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Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 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 your trimester or semester.
Last updated: 2 June 2020
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ALR206 and ALR207
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
Trimester 1: 1 x 2-hour seminar per week
Trimester 1: Online independent and collaborative learning activities including weekly engagement with materials
Trimester 3: Intensive over 3.5-days at the Burwood campus
The unit examines the theoretical and practical foundations of media from the perspective of the communication professions. The unit will examine the use of media in a range of organisational contexts including liaison with news outlets and the use of social media. Unit content incorporates the latest theories and trends in media consumption and creation and will ensure students are able to effectively manage future developments.
These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit
At the completion of this unit, successful students can:
Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
ULO2
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3
ULO4
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1 - Media kit
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.
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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