stc3sim science in the media
SCIENCE IN THE MEDIA
STC3SIM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is delivered fully on-line. In this subject students will explore the different ways in which science is represented in the media and why scientific findings poses difficulties for journalists and often leads to under-reporting or misrepresentation. Integrating scientific and media perspectives through a case study approach, Science in the Media will offer an overview of scientific method, along with an overview of key elements of media practice -news values, production values, narrative and popular culture formats, along with media market-research methodologies and key concepts in media and communications theory.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Debrett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Completion of 120 credit points or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects STC2SIM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Investigating Science Communication in the Information Age: Implications for Public Engagement and Popular Media | Recommended | Holliman, R., Whitelegg, E., Scanlon, E., Smidt, S. and Thomas J., (eds) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 2008 |
| Readings | Practising Science Communication in the Information Age: Theorising Professional Practices. | Recommended | Hollimahn, R., Whitelegg, E., Scanlon, E., Smidt, S. and Thomas J., (eds) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 2008 |
| Readings | The Sciences'Media Connection - Public Communication and its repercussions | Recommended | Rodder, Simone | E-BOOK, DORDRECHT: SPRINGER |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Lawler
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"1 hour online video"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"2 hours of online forum and blogging"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Blogging : A weekly blog x 10 (400 words) Top 3 blogs (1200 words) | 25 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Weekly online discussion (400 words equivalent) | 25 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Lawler
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"1 hour online video"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"2 hours of online forum and blogging"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Blogging : A weekly blog x 10 (400 words) Top 3 blogs (1200 words) | 25 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Weekly online discussion (400 words equivalent) | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Debrett
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"1 hour online video"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"2 hours of online forum and blogging"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Blogging : A weekly blog x 10 (400 words) Top 3 blogs (1200 words) | 25 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Weekly online discussion (400 words equivalent) | 25 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Lawler
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"1 hour online video"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"2 hours of online forum and blogging"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Blogging : A weekly blog x 10 (400 words) Top 3 blogs (1200 words) | 25 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Weekly online discussion (400 words equivalent) | 25 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Lawler
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"2 hours of online forum and blogging"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"1 hour online video"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Blogging : A weekly blog x 10 (400 words) Top 3 blogs (1200 words) | 25 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Weekly online discussion (400 words equivalent) | 25 |