NM2302: We discussed how ICTs reconfigure public-private relations, and more specifically, how they blur the boundaries: Mobility & New Media Assignment, NUS, Singapore

In Week 7, we discussed how ICTs reconfigure public-private relations, and more specifically, how they blur the boundaries between public and private spaces. You are required to address or respond to the following:

Elaborate on this phenomenon of blurring boundaries by distinguishing what public and private spaces are.
In your own words, describe how public and private communicative spaces in Asia have been studied as explained by Hellen Grace.
Provide concrete personal examples about how new media allow for private and personal spaces to seep through public spaces; and another set of examples for how public spaces encroach upon private spaces.

In Week 8, we discussed how mobile communication plays a crucial role in transnational care work, particularly for the elderly or aging population as demonstrated by Wilding and Baldassar. Examine this role of new media by responding to the questions below:

In your own words, explain the concept of polymedia by enumerating its distinguishing features from previous communicative landscapes.
After you do so, provide a concrete example of a poly media environment that you are part of and justify why it reflects polymedia’s distinguishing features.
Departing from the examples that you have mentioned from your specific context, recall Wilding and Baldassar’s argument that digital literacy and access should be recognized as a major equity issue among the elderly population. In your own words, state why the authors raise such an argument.
In Singapore, what are some digital literacy and access issues that have emerged that are specific to the elderly population’s local context? Mention and explain some measures implemented that reflect Wilding and Baldassar’s claim?

University	National University of Singapore (NUS)
Subject	NM2302: Mobility & New Media

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