A study of the history of the curriculum for media studies in secondary schools in Western Australia from 1974 to 2024, and its development as an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) subject

Rikki James

doi:10.26182/awfa-p515

A study of the history of the curriculum for media studies in secondary schools in Western Australia from 1974 to 2024, and its development as an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) subject

Rikki James

Graduate School of Education

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Abstract

The global digital media landscape has changed dramatically since the turn of the century. Concern for young people in light of the impact of these changes has been evident in political and social debates across the world. Since its establishment, media education has endured as a way to equip young people to flourish in this changing landscape and to become critical and ethical citizens. This thesis provides the first comprehensive study of secondary school media curricula in Western Australia for the period 1974 to 2024, including in relation to its development as an ATAR subject

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Chapman, Elaine, Supervisor O'Donoghue, Thomas, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	24 May 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/awfa-p515
Publication status	Unpublished - 2024

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