There are no examinations in this unit.

All written assignments must be submitted into Turnitin.

Class Participation Policy

As participation in team activity during class is linked to and underpins the unit Learning Outcomes, you will need to either apply for Special Consideration to cover any missed seminar (if the disruption is greater than three consecutive days) or supply appropriate documentation to your unit convenor for any missed seminar (if less than three consecutive days). Group collaboration is an essential part of the final project. You are expected to present yourself for all group meetings and the final in-class presentation at the time and place designated.

Late Submissions / Special Consideration

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

Feedback

Feedback in this unit is available in multiple forms: informal feedback through the ‘announcement’ function in iLearn, if there are points of relevance to the whole class; in email communication with individual students by the convenor in response to questions related to unit activities; in personal consultations by phone or face to face as requested by appointment; as general comment, rubric and in-text comments attached to assignments marked in Turnitin. Examples of assessments will be discussed in lectures.

Assessment Grades and Status

Assessment standards in this unit align with the University's grade descriptors, as follows:

Grade HD Range 85-100

Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality, insight or creativity in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the program.  

Grade D Range 75-84

Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality or creativity in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the program and the audience.  

Grade C Range 65-74

Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the program.  

Grade P Range 50-64

Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the program; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the program. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.

Grade F Range 0-49

Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the program.

Lectures and tutorial classes begin in week 2. Classes are held on Mondays. Please check timetable for the lecture time and venue (https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2020/)

Recommended unit readings are available via the Leganto link in ilearn unless otherwise stated.

Weekly Topics (full descriptions in iLearn)

Introducing Environmental Communication: key themes, actors and frameworks

Environmental Communication within the field of communication theory and practice.

Influence of culture, politics and geography in environmental communication practice

The role of (private and public) media in reporting key environmental issues in different societies

Environmental activism - social movements and the role of civil society

Participatory media and community representation

Environment and corporate social responsibility

Designing environmental campaigns

Communicating through visual media

Student presentations seminars (x2)