This subject examines the power of the mass media and their role and influence in Australia and the world in the information age. The subject provides a blueprint for understanding the modern media in various forms. We examine the relationship between corporations, journalists and government through the concept of the Fourth Estate and the propaganda model. Among the topics covered is the role of the public relations state, the rise of new media and the politics of the internet, and the battle for truth in the global media landscape.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.
HD/FL
One session
School of Social Work and Arts
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of POL305 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.