Special Topics I Singapore Media

AY2017/2018 Semester 1

To provide students with an understanding of the development of the Singapore media eco-system. The course will delve into history but will also look at the current developments to understand where the media industry will be headed to. This course will cover: 1. A brief history of the development of media globally. 2. The development of Singapore's modern media system, covering print, broadcast and the Internet. 3. The peculiarities of the Singapore media system, especially as a small media market.