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\n\t\tCourse Information – Graduate\n\t<\/h2>\n\tStudents who are enrolled in our Graduate by Research programme may find on this page the list of courses offered in the Department.
\nCourses are not offered every semester.\n

For information on the specific courses offered in the current Academic Year, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLevel 5000\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLevel 6000\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLevel 5000\n

NM5218\u00a0Cultural Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-4-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This course introduces cultural policy studies as a distinct domain of cultural studies. It examines the stakes involved in defining and operating within cultural policy studies by analysing the practices of cultural industries, art institutions, cultural planning and participation, and creative economies. Students will evaluate specific instances of cultural policy development, and produce studies of cultural practices in order to re-think perceived notions of identity, representation and power. Students completing the course will appreciate the relationship between critical analysis and policy orientation in cultural studies and be familiar with specific instances of cultural policy development at national and international levels.<\/p>\n

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NM5219 Critical Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-4-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNM4225\u00a0Speculative and Critical Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The course explores, from a critical stance, various techniques of design thinking and user experience design in the context of emergent technologies and near future scenarios. Critical and speculative design practices, such as design fiction, action research and community-based technology and citizen science initiatives are employed to reflect upon new technologies through prototyping, storytelling and speculative design scenarios. These techniques bridge philosophical modes of inquiry and design practices, encouraging debate about the social, cultural and ethical impact of emerging and future technologies by exploring alternative futures and involving various actors and stakeholders in the decision making related to new technologies.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLevel 6000\n

Click\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>to see level-6000 courses for the Cultural Studies in Asia PhD programme.<\/p>\n

NM6101 Advanced Theories in Communications and New Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-3-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In this course, students will review classical and contemporary readings in communications and new media studies, including key concepts and areas of investigation. It will provide students with a comprehensive and critical overview of theoretical frameworks of communications and new media. Students will also examine the role of theory in the research process.<\/p>\n

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NM61<\/strong>0<\/strong>3 Quantitative Research Methods in Communications and New Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-3-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nFor CNM and FASS graduate students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This course will prepare graduate students for their thesis\u00a0 writing by\u00a0 delving\u00a0 into\u00a0 selected quantitative research\u00a0 methods\u00a0 in\u00a0 depth\u00a0 in\u00a0 the\u00a0 area\u00a0 of communications and new media. Students will have hands-on experience in developing their own research agenda, designing methodologies and conducting independent research work. It will give an\u00a0 introduction\u00a0 to\u00a0 a\u00a0 variety\u00a0 of\u00a0 quantitative\u00a0 and research\u00a0 methods\u00a0 including\u00a0 survey\u00a0 research, experimental\u00a0 design,\u00a0 content\u00a0 analysis,\u00a0 and\u00a0 social network\u00a0 analysis.\u00a0 Students will also learn how to analyse empirical data using appropriate statistics and analytical tools.<\/p>\n

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NM6104 Qualitative Research Methods in Communications and New Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Modular credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-3-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nFor CNM and FASS graduate students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This course is designed to help graduate students understand what qualitative communication research is, questions of design in qualitative communication research, and the steps in carrying out qualitative research projects. It covers fundamental concepts in qualitative research design, sampling strategies, data generation, data analysis, evaluation, writing and performance. This module also introduces basic concepts of qualitative methods such as interpretation, meaning making, reflexivity, poetics, and co-construction. A set of field based experiences will be designed to give students opportunities to become familiar with specific forms of qualitative data gathering such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnography.<\/p>\n

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NM6201 Communication as Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Modular credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-3-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nIF6201<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How should we understand the relationships among media and the social and cultural contexts in which they operate? How should we think through the relationship of technology, culture and communication? How do certain cultures create and naturalise particular modes of media form and content? How do media technologies interact with\/create forms of community and identity? This module addresses these concerns by introducing students to cultural approaches to communication. It examines debates on culture in the field of communication studies, and approaches the study of communication as culture.<\/p>\n

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NM6660 Independent Study<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Modular credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n3-0-0-4-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nMinimum 10 hours per week. The precise breakdown of contact hours, assignment and preparation is to be worked out between the lecture and the student, subject to Department approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Communications and New Media in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head’s and\/or Graduate Coordinator’s approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.<\/p>\n

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NM6770 Graduate Research Seminar*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Modular credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-0-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This is a required module for all research Masters and Ph.D. students admitted from AY2004\/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded “Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory” on the basis of student presentation and participation.<\/p>\n

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NM6882 Advanced Topics: Intelligent Interactive Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Modular credits:<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workload:<\/td>\n0-3-0-4-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisites:<\/td>\nSuccessful completion of 5000-level CNM media design module (or equivalent).\nNote:<\/strong>\u00a0This module is intended for advanced graduate students from all faculties and thus does not require a background in computer science and engineering (although it will be possible for such students to develop and evaluate more technically advanced prototypes).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s):<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an advanced module for graduate students who are doing thesis work that involves prototyping and evaluation adaptive\/intelligent interactive digital media. Students will learn about research challenges and solutions specific to such media by developing working prototypes and conducting user studies with them.<\/p>\n

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Workload Components: A-B-C-D-E<\/p>\nA: no. of lecture hours per week
\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\nC: no. of lab hours per week
\nD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
\nE: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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