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Course Description
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Course Name
Contemporary Issues in Media Policy (DMC)
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Media Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Not applicable - Portfolio not required.
An examination and analysis of the media policy issues and dilemmas which are currently being debated – from privacy, censorship, press regulation and the BBC’s future to convergence, media ownership, net neutrality, and the policy implications of digital and social media – which will shape media industries and media output over the coming years in the UK and around the world.
Assessment: Essay (40%), In-Class Participation (10%), Essay (50%)
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