Offers a basis for understanding different Asian media systems in concrete historical, political and socio-economic contexts. Introduces students to a range of media and popular culture examples in a vast and extremely diverse region that is undergoing a period of rapid political, economic, social and cultural transformation. Engages students in self-directed work using case studies of media, political economy and popular culture in specific countries in the region. Prerequisite: 26 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 60 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Offers a basis for understanding different Asian media systems in concrete historical, political and socio-economic contexts. Introduces students to a range of media and popular culture examples in a vast and extremely diverse region that is undergoing a period of rapid political, economic, social and cultural transformation. Engages students in self-directed work using case studies of media, political economy and popular culture in specific countries in the region. Prerequisite: 26 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 60 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
