COM5102 - Global Communication | ||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||
This course aims to equip students with knowledge of contemporary global communication and international media systems and the critical abilities to analyze contemporary issues in global communication. It will examine the political, economic, cultural and sociological forces behind global communication activities, including gathering and disseminating news, cross-border data transmission, and entertainment content among various mass communication systems in the world. From an interdisciplinary perspective, it introduces key concepts and theories on global communication and international media systems, and analyzes the impact of global communication on international relations, global economy, and social and cultural changes as well as national communication policies. | ||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||
Group project and report: 30% Individual research project and paper or group project: 40% Written exam: 30% | ||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||
| COM5102.pdf | ||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||
| Department of Media and Communication | ||||||||
