CMS2016 Communication, Technology and Policy (FOART)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Communication & Media Studies) Band 1

Pre-requisite: (CMS1000 or ASD1000) and CMS1010

Synopsis

Technological change has had major impacts upon the modes of transmission, processing and storage of information and electronic forms of communication. This course explores the social and policy implications of the digitisation of Australian (and international) telecommunications and broadcasting. Specific policy and technology themes and debates will be selected to illustrate the choices facing the information society. The course will also examine media discourses of communication technology.