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The course sets out to provide a critical insight and analysis into the role of media in 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
30 points at 200-level COMS. Students without 30 points at 200-level but with at least a B average in appropriate courses may be admitted to any one of the Media and Communication 300-level courses with the approval of the Programme Coordinator. Students enrolling in more than one Media and Communication course at 300-level must have 30 points at 200-level.
POLS332
Babak Bahador
Domestic fee $1,340.00
International fee $5,700.00
* 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 .