| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Major Essay |
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60%
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2500 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 |
| Online Test |
2 hrs
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20%
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1500 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 |
| Writing Task |
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20%
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1500 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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exhibit an understanding of the relationship between media, politics and society in the context of rapid change in Australia and other societies;
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discuss the social and political significance of mass media in Australia and other societies;
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discuss the major themes in the analysis and understanding of the relationship between mass media, politics and society within contemporary processes of change;
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research the relationship between media, politics and society according to their own specific interests and disciplinary backgrounds; and
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show an enhanced capacity to research topics and produce focused, well-structured essays that deal with issues associated with media, politics and society in Australia and elsewhere.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the political and international discipline will be taught by using the unit guide, which provides essential material in order to successfully complete the unit. The unit is assessed through two written assignments.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written feedback on the written components of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the global context of the subject area and they will develop an awareness of the need for tolerance and inter-cultural understanding.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
By completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write on and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills).
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the essay question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where to find the most appropriate material is to answer the question.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Students will recognize social issues relevant to their subject area; students will be expected to use professional language and show sensitivity towards political standpoints, cultures or other groups in their written assessments.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills through participating in online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner.
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