stc2sim science in the media
SCIENCE IN THE MEDIA
STC2SIM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will be delivered fully on-line. In this subject students will explore why science communitcation poses difficulties for the media and often leads to under-reporting or misrepresentation. Integrating scientific and media perspectives through a case study approach, Science in the Media will explore these issues of representation offering: an overview of scientific method, analysis of the role of uncertainty in science; ways in which significance in scientific research findings is interpolated; along with an overview of key elements of media practice for different platforms including -news values, production values, narrative structure and popular culture formats, and the influence of public relations.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Debrett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 60 credit points of any year level or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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 | Hollimahn, R. et al (eds) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 2008 |
| Readings | Practising science communication in the information age: theorising professional practices | Recommended | Holliman, R. et al (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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay - developed from blog entry drawing on additional academic and media texts. (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Submission of top five 'polished' blogs -2 @ end of week 5; 3 @ end of week 12. (800 words). | 20 | |
| Ten weekly blog entries on one of the video talking points on Pebblepad on LMS (600 words) | 15 | |
| Weekly group forums on LMS in which leadership/facilitator role rotates (600 words) | 15 |
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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay - developed from blog entry drawing on additional academic and media texts. (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Submission of top five 'polished' blogs -2 @ end of week 5; 3 @ end of week 12. (800 words). | 20 | |
| Ten weekly blog entries on one of the video talking points on Pebblepad on LMS (600 words) | 15 | |
| Weekly group forums on LMS in which leadership/facilitator role rotates (600 words) | 15 |
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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay - developed from blog entry drawing on additional academic and media texts. (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Submission of top five 'polished' blogs -2 @ end of week 5; 3 @ end of week 12. (800 words). | 20 | |
| Ten weekly blog entries on one of the video talking points on Pebblepad on LMS (600 words) | 15 | |
| Weekly group forums on LMS in which leadership/facilitator role rotates (600 words) | 15 |
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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay - developed from blog entry drawing on additional academic and media texts. (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Submission of top five 'polished' blogs -2 @ end of week 5; 3 @ end of week 12. (800 words). | 20 | |
| Ten weekly blog entries on one of the video talking points on Pebblepad on LMS (600 words) | 15 | |
| Weekly group forums on LMS in which leadership/facilitator role rotates (600 words) | 15 |
Shepparton, 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay - developed from blog entry drawing on additional academic and media texts. (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Submission of top five 'polished' blogs -2 @ end of week 5; 3 @ end of week 12. (800 words). | 20 | |
| Ten weekly blog entries on one of the video talking points on Pebblepad on LMS (600 words) | 15 | |
| Weekly group forums on LMS in which leadership/facilitator role rotates (600 words) | 15 |