Arts

HMA260

2009  HMA260  Reporting Asia

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HMA360

SPECIAL NOTE:  Students are not required to have any previous knowledge of media, Asian studies, or politics.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HMA260 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 13-JUL-2009 10-AUG-2009 31-AUG-2009 16-OCT-2009 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). Offered in Courses: [ L3D] [ R3A] This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
This unit explores the relationships between knowledge, power, perception, and notions of truth which operate through the reporting of Asia. The unit moves beyond analysis of representations of Asia and Asians by examining how the media 'constructs Asia' through technical devices such as coding and framing, through technology, and through selective reporting. It raises questions regarding censorship, propaganda, globalisation of media and its impact on culture, the relationship between politics and media, the role of correspondents. Technology (television, video, the internet) is examined through discussing the Korean, Viet Nam, Gulf and Iraq wars. Various area case studies are used in the unit: India, China, Hong Kong, Bali, Indonesia and East Timor. 'Visual literacy' is one of the key themes of this unit. The unit examines key images from Asia and their impact, construction and meanings.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hr exam (40%); 1,500-word research essay (30%); short assignments and class work (total 1,500 words) (30%).

Please note: Students enrolled in HMA360 will address more complex essay questions to those set for HMA260

TEACHING PATTERN: 1-hr lecture, 1.5-hr tutorial, weekly (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	HMA101 and HMA102 for students majoring in Asian Studies; 25% at level 100 in Arts for others
M.Excl	HSA273/373

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)

STAFF: Ms Kaz Ross, guest lecturers

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