Digital Media Governance Overseas Immersion
Digital media platforms shape how information is shared, accessed and governed around the world. As technology continues to evolve, questions surrounding privacy, content regulation, artificial intelligence and the governance of digital platforms have become increasingly important to governments, industries and society.
As part of WKWSCI's Master of Media and Communication programme, students travel to Sydney, Australia, to explore digital media governance through international perspectives. The overseas immersion introduces students to regulatory approaches, emerging policy challenges and the relationship between technology and society, with particular attention to the Australian context.
Through discussions and experiential learning, students examine how digital media policies are developed and applied, gaining insights into approaches that can inform governance practices in different contexts.
WKWSCI Master of Media and Communication students during their Digital Media Governance overseas immersion in Sydney, Australia.
Our Sydney Experience
Go beyond the classroom with our MMC students as they explore digital media governance in Sydney, gaining new perspectives through discussions, industry engagements and experiential learning.
About MC6367 Digital Media Governance
MC6367 Digital Media Governance examines the governance of critical Internet resources, privacy, content regulation and moderation, as well as the challenges posed by emerging technologies. Students explore different approaches to regulation, including self-regulation and co-regulation, and consider their effectiveness in addressing contemporary digital media issues.
As part of the course's overseas experiential learning component, students spend a week in Sydney, Australia, examining digital media governance within the Australian regulatory and policy framework. The immersion provides opportunities to explore these issues in an international setting and consider Australia's approaches in a broader global context.
Through this experience, students develop a deeper understanding of how laws and policies governing the Internet and digital media are formulated, and how different governance frameworks may be applied to similar challenges in other contexts.
Student Perspectives
Hear from our students about their overseas learning experience in Sydney.
"This course was an enlightening experience, delving deep into the complexities of digital media in today's world. While every topic discussed were informative, I particularly resonated with discussions on: Digital Inclusion for Disabled People, AI Governance in Australia and Bias in AI Tools. These topics are not just academically intriguing but also immensely relevant in our tech-driven society.
I've gained a nuanced understanding of how digital policies shape our interaction with technology, and the crucial role of inclusive governance."
Ou Xinxin
MMC, Class of 2024
"One of my favourite modules in MMC is the Sydney immersion course of Digital Media Governance. From digital platform regulation to AI governance, the topics are not only insightful but deeply intertwined with daily life. This course bridges academia and industry, exploring disability inclusion in Australia and delving into content moderation on TikTok, and AI governance challenges and addressing AI bias. The class's active participation and diverse perspectives made it a truly enriching experience.
Thanks to Prof Ang Peng Hwa, Lewis, and WKWSCI for making these experiences possible and unforgettable."
Huang Jingsi
MMC, Class of 2024
"The Digital Media Governance course wasn't just an academic exercise; it was a deep dive into the real-world practices and challenges of digital media, guided by top-tier scholars and industry leaders from government and major corporations.
This course offered a glimpse into how scholars, governments, and companies are collaboratively addressing these unprecedented challenges in the digital world, steering us towards a more positive future. I'm deeply grateful for this learning experience and would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Peng Hwa Ang and the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) for providing this opportunity."
Zhong Xiaoyin (Arwen)
MMC, Class of 2024
