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.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Lawler
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must complete 120 credit points of LTU subjects from any faculty or coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: STC2SIM
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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
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Learning resources
Practising Science Communication in the Information Age: Theorising Professional Practices.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Holliman, R., Whitelegg, E., Scanlon, E., Smidt, S. and Thomas J.
Year: 2008
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Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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The Sciences' Media Connection - Public Communication and its repercussions
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Rodder, Simone
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Publisher: E-BOOK, DORDRECHT: SPRINGER
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Investigating Science Communication in the Information Age: Implications for Public Engagement and Popular Media
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Holliman, R., Whitelegg, E., Scanlon, E., Smidt, S. and Thomas J.
Year: 2008
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Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A