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302402 (v.2) Media and Indigenous Issues 513
Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The representation of indigenous Australians in mass media. Its implications for Indigenous aspirations, community relations, political stances and government policy. Critical analysis of print and electronic news, current affairs, talk radio, drama andadvertising texts. Examination of media policy, journalism practice and ethics. Indigenous perspectives and participation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to described with precision and understanding the relationship between the mass media, politics and public ideas about Indigenous Australians. Strategies for developing ethical professional practices (journalism, publishing, public relations, advertising, radio, film and television, Internet and digital media) with regard to the portrayal of Indigenous issues. A strong understanding of Indigenous media production, creativity, services and organisations. A better understanding of key contemporary issues such as national reconciliation, Indigenous self-determination, legal and political rights, culture, land and native title, social justice. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bennett, S. (1989), Aborigines and political power. North Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Edmunds, M. and James, R. (1991), Black and white and read all over: discourse, media and attitudes. Canberra, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Langton, M. (1993), 'Well, I heard it on the radio and I saw it on the television...' North Sydney, Australian Film Commission. Mueke, S. (1992), Textual spaces: Aboriginality and cultural studies. Kensington, New South Wales University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Mickler, S. (1998), The myth of privilege: Aboriginal status, media visions, public ideas. South Fremantle, Fremantle Arts Centre Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Journal writing 25%, Major essay 50%, Minor essay 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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