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COMM321 Mass Communication: Advertising and Information

Updated: 07 May 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 On line
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Online level
  • Level B - Internet access required
  • Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 12 cp
Co-requisites None
Restrictions COMM221 or COMM421 or EdLDC286
Notes

on-campus online B; off-campus online E; offered in odd numbered years

Combined Units COMM421 - Mass Communication: Advertising and Information
Coordinator(s) Paul Adams (padams3@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit considers mass communications, especially broadcast and print media. A variety of approaches to the study of mass communication in contemporary society are introduced. Several theories relating to communications and to the production of media texts will be considered, and the structure, functions and power of the media in present day society are critically examined. Advertising and public information will be the main focuses of the unit.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Media Communication: An Introduction to Theory and Process
ISBN: 9780230535497
Watson, J., Macmillan 3rd ed. 2008
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus and Online
Recommended Material
Optional
Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Introducing Cultural and Media Studies: A Semiotic Approach
ISBN: 9780333972472
Thwaites, T., Davis, L. and Mules, W., Houndmills 2002
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus and Online
An Introduction to Communication Studies
ISBN: 9780415046725
Fiske, J., Routledge 2nd ed. 1990
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus and Online
Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: Key Concepts
ISBN: 9780415268899
Hartley, J., Routledge 3rd ed. 2002
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus and Online
The Media and Communications in Australia
ISBN: 9781741148220
Cunningham, S. and Turner, G., Allen & Unwin 2nd ed. 2010
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus and Online
McQuail's Mass Communication Theory: An Introduction
ISBN: 9781412903721
McQuail, D., Sage 5th ed. 2005
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus and Online
Media and Society: An Introduction
ISBN: 9780195562408
O'Shaughnessey, M. and Stadler, J., Oxford University Press 4th ed. 2008
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus and Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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