STC3SIM
SCIENCE IN THE MEDIA
STC3SIM
Not currently offered
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.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Lawler
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must complete 120 credit points of LTU subjects from any faculty 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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate critical analytical understanding of (i) theories of media production values/needs and (ii) scientific method
- Activities:
- Weekly readings/viewings for participation in online tutorial discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Develop the research and practical skills irequired for critical academic writing.
- Activities:
- Participating in online blog/discussion exercises, group presentation and individual written assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
03. Understand/articulate why the uncertainty that is intrinsic to scientific research findings produces problems for news media producers/reporters
- Activities:
- Reading/viewing/listening to weekly media texts discussed in online 'lecture/conversation' in order to participate in online discussion exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Ability to work as a team member
- Activities:
- Through collaborative development of a group presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Online time management skills
- Activities:
- Through consistent group participation and meeting assignment deadlines
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
06. Ability to express ideas in a public forum
- Activities:
- Through online discussion exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
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