Digital Youth Cultures

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 3004
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Course ID
201189
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course challenges students to think critically about how young people engage with digital cultures in everyday life with a particular focus on negotiating risk, cultural policy, digital intimacies, and user experience using theoretical and empirical research.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate key debates and critical knowledges around youth, digital media, and risk
  • Discuss and critically evaluate real-world application of social and media concepts and theory relating to youth, digital media and risk
  • Use digital media technologies to convey a dynamic understanding of youth, digital media and risk
  • Demonstrate teamwork, leadership and communication skills

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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