COMM2540 Public Sphere and Global Media

Course	COMM2540 Public Sphere and Global Media
Class Time	Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:30 – 12:15
Teacher	Mr. Éric SAUTEDÉ
Course Description	This course is designed to explore the intricate relationships between media, culture, and public discourse across global contexts. This course delves into the concept of the public sphere as a foundational element of democratic societies, examining how media platforms and political actors shape public discourse and influence public opinion. Through a critical examination of both historical perspectives and contemporary challenges, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how global media operates within and impacts the public sphere.
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	Mr. Éric SAUTEDÉ graduated from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris. He has been living in East Asia since 1994 and was for many years a researcher with the French Centre for Research on Contemporary China, based in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and the chief editor of the centre’s journal, China Perspectives. He then became a researcher with the Jesuit-backed Macao Ricci Institute where he co-created the bilingual journal of intellectual dialogue Chinese Cross Currents. From 2007 to 2014, Mr. Sautedé was a senior lecturer in politics and research coordinator at the University of Saint Joseph (Macao). He made a stint in the non-profit sector between 2017 and 2020 as the Development Director of China Labour Bulletin. Today, apart from lecturing on international relations and current affairs, he also writes for the French and Swiss press. His main research and writings focus on political change in East Asia and the development of the Internet in China.

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