Dates: June 26-July 26
Group Leader(s): Dr. Marcus Breen, m.breen@neu.edu
Course Description: This course will use the concept 'Globalization' to explore aspects of global and national (localized) media and communication. Based on an Australian case study, students will gain insights into how national communications systems function in the context of contemporary globalization. The course will survey both media production and structural issues, such as those related to national and global infrastructures and the emergent digital networked infrastructure. Public policy issues will also be identified. Examples will be drawn from traditional (Aboriginal) cultural industries, and contemporary media industries such as cinema, popular music, television and new digital technologies and government agencies. Students will visit production centers in Melbourne, Sydney and Alice Springs. Assessment will include two short reports of 500 words each of aspects of local cultural life in Melbourne and Sydney together with a Research Report of 2000 words on a specific aspect of the Australian media and communications system in a global context, plus a set of diary entries covering 10 separate days of travel in Australia. Additional details will be available in the syllabus and on Blackboard.
Course Credits: IAFU939 Dialogue of Civilizations: Globalization, Humanities, Cultural Studies (Four credits) and CMNU306 International Communication Abroad(Four credits)
Cost of Program: Major costs for the program will be covered through Summer 2 tuition, but there will probably be a surcharge, in addition to summer tuition, to cover program expenses. In addition, students will be responsible for paying for most meals, entrance fees for some sites, and personal spending money, so they should budget approximately $800-$1500 for such expenses. Financial aid is applicable, so contact your financial aid advisor.
Application Process: The program is open to students of any major, but priority will be given to upperclass students and communication studies majors. Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application, enrollment form and waiver form. Turn in two copies of each completed form and two copies of your unofficial transcript to the Office of International Study Programs in 10 BV.
Application Deadline: November 14, 2008
Disclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
