Media, Politics and Activism

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 2008
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Course ID
201188
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Campus
Magill, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
John Budarick
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course engages with contemporary issues at the intersection of media, culture and politics. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between media, politics and culture, through engagement with conceptual, theoretical and evaluative models. This course challenges students to think critically about social and political aspects of media activism by engaging with a range of real-world examples and case studies, such as radical activism, government communication and social movement media.

  • Approaches To Media And Politics
  • Changing Conceptions Of Media, Politics And Activism
  • Media And Activism

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain, understand and evaluate different theoretical models of media, culture and politics
  • Critically examine examples of media politics and activism by drawing on relevant conceptual tools
  • Develop and apply a range of communication skills in political activism and democratic change
  • Understand the role, use and practical application of different communication platforms and technologies in political communication and activism

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 51597
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
Class number
Class number 51598
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
Class number
Class number 57871
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
Class number
Class number 57872
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-08
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-08

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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