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The course sets out to provide a critical insight and analysis into the role of media in ancient and contemporary conflicts and wars through a series of in-depth case studies. It provides a comprehensive review of the key concepts and theories on the media's impact on, and role during political conflicts.
By the end of this course, students should:Have a strong understanding of the key theoretical approaches regarding the study of media and conflict, as presented in the courseBe able to explains the role of the modern mass media before, during and after the major Western conflicts since World War OneBe able to critically write, argue, debate, present, and give feedback on ideas covered in this course
15 points in POLS at 200 level for one course; 30 points in POLS at 200 level for two or more courses. Students without 15 points at 200 level in POLS but with at least a B average in 75 points in appropriate courses may be admitted to any one POLS course at 300 level with the approval of the Programme Director.
COMS306
Babak Bahador
Domestic fee $1,288.00
International fee $5,600.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .