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MMCC2010 – International Television

2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Maya Ranganathan
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit explores international television programs and the way in which they are constructed and distributed by media companies, and interpreted within different cultures. The globalisation of production and distribution models for the television industry are examined, as are the interpretive practices audiences bring to bear on television programming. News and current affairs television are studied, as are entertainment and educational programming.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: evaluate key theories and concepts in the study of international television.
  • ULO2: analyse and interpret research data using appropriate critical frameworks.
  • ULO3: communicate written arguments and projects in a coherent form and demonstrate skills in an oral presentation.
  • ULO4: apply discipline knowledge to analyse and/or critique television program content.

Assessment Tasks

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General Assessment Information

Readings are available online in the library website (Choose 'unit readings' and type in ICOM304). Readings/activities are to be done ahead of the lectures/tutorials.

All written assessments are to be uploaded on Turnitin. In case of technical issues, Convenor may please be alerted with appropriate screenshot(s).

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.

Students are expected to attend all tutorials. Listening to the recorded lectures and attending tutorials are not optional activities: they deliver important content and are a central component of meeting the learning outcomes in this unit.

Weekly access of ilearn is mandatory. All announcements will be made in ilearn. Marks will be uploaded to ilearn grade book.

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 as requested by appointment; as general comment, rubric and in-text comments attached to assignments marked in Turnitin.

Tutors will evaluate and keep records of your attendance and content engagement in weekly tutorials.

Examples of relevant and related assessment tasks will be will be discussed in tutorials.

Delivery and Resources

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Please check ilearn for details. All information regarding delivery and assessments will be available and updated when required, in ilearn. 

Unit Schedule

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Lectures are on Thursdays and run from Week 1 to 12.

Tutorials are on Wednesdays and begin in Week 2. Tutorials will deal with the previous week's content. Week 2 tutorials will focus on Week1 readings, Week 3 on Week 2 readings and so on.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

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

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

Student Support

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Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

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IT Help

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