2009 Course Handbook
ICOM301: Global Knowledge Society
This unit will discuss critically the use of technologies of international communication by international actors such as states, corporations and non-government organisations and the processes of international regulation in an emerging global knowledge society. Changes in the balance of power between different kinds of actors under the impact of globalisation will be examined, as will the different strategies by which organisations seek to deploy knowledge, communication and media strategies to enhance their interests.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Qin Guo |
| Prerequisites: | ICOM201 |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Media, Music and Cultural Studies |
Timetable Information
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