ALM215 - Global Media
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 3, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of trimester. Last updated: 5 October 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), CBD* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | ALC215 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Jian Xu |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ALC315 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Trimester 1: 1 x 2-hour seminar per week Trimester 3: Online independent and collaborative learning activities x 2-hours per week. This will involve a range of activities including recordings and synchronous and synchronous participation in online classroom activities |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Trimester 1: Online independent and collaborative learning activities including: 2-hour online seminar per week (recordings provided). Trimester 3: Online independent and collaborative learning activities x 2-hours per week. This will involve a range of activities including recordings and synchronous and asynchronous participation in online classroom activities |
Note:*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery | |
Content
This unit introduces students to the practices and theories of global media in the digital era. Students will consider the diversity and complexities of global media by examining media content, audiences, industries, cultures, politics and powers across the world. Students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of global media through a comparative perspective, building knowledge and skills that will assist them in solving problems relevant to professional media practices across cultures and nations.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Evaluate the diversity and complexities of media practices in contemporary global contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Apply concepts and theories in media, culture, and communication to media practices | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Critique the differences between Western and non-Western media systems, practices and powers | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Communicate information effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences | GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) - Photographic Essay and reflection | 2000 words or equivalent | 50% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - Critical essay | 2000 words or equivalent | 50% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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