This unit examines, on the one hand, rapidly changing communications developments and their impact on policy-making; on the other, the unit critically surveys the political, economic, social and cultural rationales that underpin the federal government's communications regulatory and industry policies. Consideration will be given to the historical and current role of communications in 'nation-building' and in the constitution of public opinion. The relationship of media content and institutions to the political process will be canvassed with a particular focus on the role of public broadcasting and 'new' media. -- Course Website
Instructor: Politics staff
Prerequisites: Admission to MPP or PGDipPP or PGCertPP or MPASR or PGCertPASR or PGDipPASR
