This online 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’ and access and equity in the web. These readings will also address cultural convergences between older media and newly emerging digital technologies.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will 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 write 900 words each, 60% (total of 3600 words) [Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3]

Students will choose another 4 readings on which to write 300 words each (30%) (total of 1200 words) [Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3]

Short online presentation (on a reading that the student is not writing on for assessment) to introduce class discussion (5%) [Learning Outcomes: 3,4,5]

Weekly online discussion submission (5%) [Learning Outcomes: 3,4,5]

A committment of 10 hours a week researching, presenting and engaging in online discussion and online assignments.  Attendance at 3 day intensive for presentations and seminars.

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

A lot of Wattle and whatever else is required for online delivery.