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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor and Lecturer
Justine Lloyd
AHH Level 2 South
By appointment
Tutor
Eve Honeywill
AHH Level 2 South
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the consequences of living in a world where mediated forms of communication have replaced many forms of face-to-face communication. Students will undertake a critical study of key topics in the sociology of media and communication in order to acquire knowledge about the social forces surrounding our everyday media use. The unit will examine questions such as: How do new media technologies impact society? How are media shaped by social structures? Is watching television a ritual activity? What kinds of community are possible via the internet? These topics are used to illustrate how key concepts in sociology - such as change, modernity, self, community, and sociability - can be applied to the study of media contexts. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Assessment details are no longer provided here as a result of changes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Students should consult iLearn for revised unit information.
Find out more about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and potential impacts on staff and students
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Any references to on-campus delivery below may no longer be relevant due to COVID-19.
Please check here for updated delivery information: https://ask.mq.edu.au/account/pub/display/unit_status
Delivery:
Lectures will be held on campus (see details in the 2020 timetable). The lecture will be a mix of traditional lecture format, screenings, small group exercises and discussion. It is not compulsory that you attend, but it is highly recommended. Lecture recordings will be available on ilearn, but they are not intended to be a substitute for attending the lecture and tutorial discussions will be based on the lecture and readings.
This course includes a weekly one-hour tutorial. A record of attendance will be kept, so if you come late, make sure your presence is recorded.
NB: There are no tutorials in Week 1.
If you cannot make it to lectures or tutorials, please let the course convenor know beforehand. Students with less than 90 per cent tutorial attendance, or students whose academic work is of doubtful quality, may be required to do a 15 minute oral exam or given a separate written take home exam.
For up to date times and locations of tutorial classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au
Technologies used and required
This unit has an online presence in iLearn (http://ilearn.mq.edu.au). Students are required to have regular access to a computer and reliable broadband internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
This unit will use Echo lecture recording (accessed via iLearn).
Required Readings
Required readings can be accessed through link to Leganto on ilearn.
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Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Date | Description |
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23/02/2020 | Removed incorrect lecture time and venue. |
10/02/2020 | Added tutor details and completed 'mapping'. |