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 |
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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 |