301057 (v.4) Internet Studies 213 - Globalisation and Cultural Difference


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
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Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

301052 (v.3) Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

The Americo-centric nature of the Internet and challenges to American cultural expansion via the Internet. Different case studies and histories relating to the Internet - France, Singapore, China and African nations. Infrastructure and other problems facing many nations in relation to Internet technologies. Application of Internet technologies by indigenous peoples. The politics of globalisation and cultural homogeneity.
 
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Field of Education:

100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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