MDIA 2306 - Approaches to Media
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 2306 Course Approaches to Media Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study, including 3 units of MDIA Level I courses Incompatible MDIA 3303 Assessment Online Exercises, Media Analysis, Active participation and engagement Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Alexander Beare
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate awareness of the social impacts of media and digital technologies, and of the role of media and communications theory in understanding and explaining these.
2. Identify and explain major theoretical approaches in media studies, and apply these to the interpretation and analysis of contemporary media texts and technologies.
3. Demonstrate skills in reading, and critically reflecting on, relevant academic literature, and in academic research and writing,
as appropriate to work at Level II.
4. Critically analyse contemporary media texts and technologies, with attention to questions of meaning, power, identity, and subjectivity.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3, 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3, 4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3, 4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 2, 4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required readings for each week will be available via the MyUni course site. You will need to complete these readings each week prior to attending your workshop.Recommended Resources
Any recommended resources will be made available via the MyUni course site.Online Learning
You will need continual access to MyUni to access course resources and to stay informed about course activities. All assessment tasks,
including online quizzes and written assignments, will be submitted electronically via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is taught via a 3-hour weekly workshop. Workshops will not be recorded. You will need to complete your required reading each week prior to attending your workshop.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Structured learning: weekly 3 hour workshops (10 in total)
Workshop preparation: 1-3 hours reading per week
Assignment preparation: 5-7 hours per weekLearning Activities Summary
1: Introduction
2: Approaching media
3: Media and power
4: Power and media
5: Passionate and precarious work
6: The datafied self
7: Platform vernaculars and algorithmic imaginaries
8: Environment
9: Health
10: Disability
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Task Worth Learning outcomes Online exercises 40% 2, 3 Essay 50% 1, 2, 3, 4 Participation 10% 1, 2, 3, 4 Assessment Detail
Online exercises - 3 online quizzes throughout the semester and a short online test in ~Week 6 will test knowledge and application of key concepts and analytical tools used in the course.
Essay - due at the end of semester will apply one of the theoretical approaches covered in the course to a media text of students' choice.
Participation - active participation and engagement in workshops will be assessed continually across the semester.Submission
All online exercises and written assignments will be submitted electronically via the MyUni course site.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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