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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Recent events, ranging from the spectacle-like features of the 9/11/2001 attack on the World Trade Centre in New York to the recent conflicts over the reproduction of images of the prophet Muhammad, serve to underline the increasing role of the media and/or communication processes in the conduct of international relations. This module introduces students to the relevant theories, concepts and trends related to developing a deeper understanding of : .1) The changing role of the media in the conduct and operations of international relations; .2) The role and implications of successive communication technologies (networks and systems) in increasing the flows and forms of international transactions and exchanges [i.e. in the domains of political, economic, cultural and military relations ]; .3) The growing international role of key clusters of information or knowledge-based services or functions and their relation to the changing role of communication networks/services [ often referred to as the emerging global information society or knowledge-based economy ] .4) The manner, modes and extent to which the exercise and operations of international power [or hegemony] in the early 21st century may be said to be increasingly mediated or cultural in character [or perhaps, increasingly based on consent rather than coercion]. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Possess a grounded appreciation of the changing role of the communication networks and diverse forms of information in the conduct and operations of international relations 2. Describe key theories of the evolving role of successive communication technologies (networks and systems) and related media forms and practices (eg. journalism and news making), especially their implications for the domains of political, economic, cultural and military relations. 3. Identify the changing role of the communication and information as 'new frontiers' for economic development and in the conduct and operations of international relations. 4. Recognise how the changing international role of the media relate to new clusters of knowledge-based services and their relation to successive policy regimes and modes of regulation 5. Engage with key theories of the manner, modes and extent to which the exercise and operations of international power in the early 21st century may be said to be increasingly mediated or informational in character. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Introduction & Outline of Module. What, why & how of this module. Communication, modernisation & Nation-state system in west (c1800-1950). Major Theories International Communication & 'Comm. & Development' Theories, 1945-2000. The Media, 'Moderinsation', 'Dependency' & Cultural Imperialism' Theories, Etc. From the 'Age of TV' to the 'Internet Age'. Global Village to Superhighways : 'Information society'/'knowledge Economy & I.R.. McLuhan, the Digital "revolution" and the 'Space of Flows' (Castells). It's the (Political-) Economy stupid! :. The WTO and new international regulatory regimes for media, telecoms and info'knowledge based services. Week 6or 7. Reading week. WSIS. UN's World summit on the information society (2002 - 2005). Who control the internet?. Conflict over internet. Regulation of internet: ICANN Vs U-Cant?. News & Views of the World. The construction and flow of Internet. News.. Media, information and modern wars. From 'Skyewar' to 'Info warfare'?. War, Military 'Projections' & Virtual Wars. Virillio et al on ICT & Military Tech/strategy. Contemporary 'Info-warfare'. Media, terrorism & counter-terrorism strategies. Culture wars?. Conflicts over Images of the Prophet (Muhammad). Soft Power, Media and World Order. McLuhan's Global Village - at last? The new mediascapes & end/erosion of nationalism?or:Media, communication & the operation/exercise of global hegemony in early 21s century. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MIC | MA in International Communications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIJS | MA in International Journalism Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM541 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 15-AUG-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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