Micro-credential in Media and Society

About Course

This course offers students an overview of media and how media technologies are affecting society. It will expose students to the usage and effects of mass media, and how or why it has become an integral part of human life. Students explore the impact of media on culture and social structure through the close examination of cultural products including books, television shows, music, and advertising. Using a wide range of theoretical constructions, students learn to analyze the social meanings of cultural objects.

Analyze the ethical and societal impacts of media usage on individual perceptions and collective behaviours, identifying both benefits and harms.
Evaluate contemporary media challenges through independent research and digital ethics, nurturing responsible and sustainable digital practices.
Articulate the ethical implications of media’s positive and negative impacts, providing examples and explaining underlying values or harms.

Course Content

Welcome to the course!

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Understanding the Independent Learning courses

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Course Syllabus
Meet Your Lecturer

Final Assessments

Unit 1 | Introduction to Media and Society

Unit 2 | The Evolution of Media Technology

Unit 3 | Media Ownership and Control

Unit 4 | News and Journalism

Unit 5 | The Impact of Social Media

Unit 6 | Advertising and Consumer Culture

Unit 7 | Media and Representation

Unit 8 | Media and Globalization

Unit 9 | Media and Entertainment

Unit 10 | Media and AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Unit 11 | Conclusion and Future Directions

Course Completion

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About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Welcome to the course!

Your journey begins here 🏁🏁

Understanding the Independent Learning courses

Course Syllabus

Meet Your Lecturer

Final Assessments

Project Brief - Media for a Media-Savvy Society

[Part 1] Thoughtful Social Impact Content Creator

[Part 2] Reflective Report

Unit 1 | Introduction to Media and Society

Lesson 1.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 1.1 - Introduction to Media and Society

Lesson 1.2 - Historical context of media's role in society

Lesson 1.3 - Key concepts and theories related to media and society

Graded Assessment 1.1 - Quiz

Unit 1 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 2 | The Evolution of Media Technology

Lesson 2.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 2.1 - The history of print media

Lesson 2.2 - The rise of electronic media

Lesson 2.3 - The impact of digital media

Graded Assessment 2.1 | Quiz

Unit 2 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 3 | Media Ownership and Control

Lesson 3.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 3.1 - Concentration of ownership in the media industry

Lesson 3.2 - The role of government in regulating the media

Lesson 3.3 - Alternative forms of media ownership and control

Graded Assessment 3.1 | Quiz

Unit 3 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 4 | News and Journalism

Lesson 4.0 | News and Journalism

Lesson 4.1 - The role of news in shaping public opinion

Lesson 4.2 - Issues of bias and objectivity in news coverage

Lesson 4.3 - The future of journalism in the digital age

Graded Assessment 4.1 | Quiz

Unit 4 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 5 | The Impact of Social Media

Lesson 5.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 5.1 - The rise of social media and its impact on society

Lesson 5.2 - Issues related to privacy and surveillance

Lesson 5.3 - The Ethic in Social Media

Graded Assessment 5.1 | Quiz

Unit 5 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 6 | Advertising and Consumer Culture

Lesson 6.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 6.1 - The role of advertising in shaping consumer culture

Lesson 6.2 - The impact of advertising on children and young adults

Lesson 6.3 - Criticism of advertising and consumer culture

Graded Assessment 6.1 | Quiz

Unit 6 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 7 | Media and Representation

Lesson 7.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 7.1 - Race, gender, and marginalised groups

Lesson 7.2 - Contribution to social norms and stereotypes

Lesson 7.3 - Initiatives aimed at creating more diverse and inclusive media

Graded Assessment 7.1 | Quiz

Unit 7 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 8 | Media and Globalization

Lesson 8.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 8.1 - Impact of Media on Global Communication

Lesson 8.2 - The roles of media in shaping international relations

Lesson 8.3 - Media as tool for propaganda

Graded Assessment 8.1 | Quiz

Unit 8 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 9 | Media and Entertainment

Lesson 9.0 | Introduction to the unit

Lesson 9.1 - The role of media in shaping popular culture

Lesson 9.2 - The impact of media on the entertainment industry

Lesson 9.3 - Criticism of the role of media in entertainment

Graded Assessment 9.1 | Quiz

Unit 9 | Additional Learning Resources

Unit 10 | Media and AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Lesson 10.0 | Media and AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Lesson 10.1 - AI as Media Transformer

Lesson 10.2 - AI, Integrity & Ethics in Media and Education

Lesson 10.3 - Deepfakes, Misinformation & the Future of AI Society