PHI20006 · Swinburne University of Technology
Philosophy, Media, Culture
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
This unit examines from a philosophical perspective, the emergence and development of media, particularly in the form of information and communication technologies, and also understand the psychological, social, cultural and political transformations they have brought about as well as their relevance to every other discipline. Through this, the course helps student develop a more complex relationship with information technology.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Individual | 50% |
| Journal | Individual | 30% |
| Presentation | Individual | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |