POLITICS 233
Politics, Media and Public Sphere
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for POLITICS 233.
Description
Critics voice disquiet about the future of journalism and political deliberation, and the lack of a unified public space where citizens can engage seriously with matters of collective concern. The course surveys the changing public sphere over time, from its early-modern emergence to the challenges of tabloid news and online fragmentation in contemporary media culture.
Assessment
Coursework + Exam
Availability 2019
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Geoff Kemp
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
POLITICS 233: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 30 points from COMMS 100, FTVMS 100, 101, MEDIA 101, or 30 points at Stage I in Communication
