This online graduate course takes for its content a series of readings which address current debates in the theory and practice of New Media. There are 10 readings on topics which include politics of the net, surveillance, the development of net ethics, ideas of the 'posthuman', Web 2.0, web 3.0 and other developments beyond the code as well as issues of access and equity in the web. These readings will also address cultural convergences between older media and newly emerging digital technologies together with their impace on audiovisual platforms such as cinema.

On completion of this course you should be able to

1. Write a critical review on a scholarly article or chapter
2. Research for an extended range of information on popular opinion on the social issues of new media
3. Research the scholarly contexts of new media studies
4. Present clearly on topics and articles that you have researched and critiqued
5. Enter into scholarly discussion of social and technological issues to do with new media

• Students will choose 4 readings on which to research and write 1000 words each: 60% in total [LO 1, 2, 3, 5]
• 10-15 minute Oral Presentation (10%) on a new media text, practice or object of student's own choice and a written paper related to presentation material(minimum of 500 words) 10% [LO 1, 4, 5]
• At least 5 weekly online discussion submission (minimum of 100 words): 20% in total [LO 3, 4, 5]

Students are expected to spend approximately 120 hours on this course, working through the reading program, researching, contributing to online discussions and completing the assessment tasks. Students will also attend a 3-day intensive held in October/November.

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Martin Lister et al. (2009). New Media. A critical Introduction, Second Edition, London and New York: Routledge.

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