| SUBJECT CODE |
: MCG604 |
| SUBJECT NAME |
: NEW COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
| SEMESTER |
: 6 |
| CREDIT HOURS |
: 3 |
| SCHOOL |
: School of Media Studies |
| COURSE |
: Diploma / Diploma in Media and Communication |
OBJECTIVES
The
objective of this course is to enable students to :
1. Identify and effectively develop a deeper understanding on the
concepts, issues, policies and latest technologies in the world of
communications.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Learning
Outcome At the end of the course students will be able to :
1. Understand and clarify the concepts and issues such as information
technology, competition, monopoly, privatisation and justice.
2. Identify the relevant issues relating to communication policies and
societiesﾒ perception on the delivered message.
3. Evaluate the relationships between society, technology and
communication.
SYNOPSIS
This
unit is an introductory examination of the social and cultural impacts
of the new communication technologies from a variety of perspectives.
Notions such as technological determinism, media plurality, information
access and equity are related to an alleged new information revolution.
The unit specifically addresses philosophical and conceptual issues.
These include changes to the education and training debate within the
context of new communication technologies.
Semester & Subjects
Calendar & Timetable
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