US Media: Politics, Culture, Technology

USSC6920

Postgraduate
- Units of study

Focusing on television, documentary and new media, this unit explores the role of technology in shaping politics, political campaigning, and American society. The unit also examines contemporary debates in American journalism and the changing nature of media in the US and the world.

Classes

Taught in Semester 1, 2023

Karen Tong

“I work in the media and one of my roles at the ABC is the overnight shift, which involves working with the Washington bureau. Keeping on top of what’s making news in the US and being able to understand what they’re talking about from the get-go is really useful.” Karen Tong, Master of International Law

Assessment

10% tutorial participation
40% 2 x critical reviews (800 words each)
40% research paper (3000 words)
10% presentation

Courses that offer this unit of study

Graduate Certificate of Strategic Public Relations
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Public Relations
Master of Strategic Public Relations
Graduate Certificate of Media Practice
Graduate Diploma of Media Practice
Master of Media Practice

More details

Visit the University of Sydney website for information about fees, cross-institutional and non-award study, and more.

Unit coordinator

Dr Aaron Nyerges

Dr Aaron Nyerges

Academic Director and Senior Lecturer in American Studies, United States Studies Centre

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