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MMCC3016 – Media Ethics
2024 – Session 2, Online-scheduled-weekday
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Co-Convenor
Jillian Kramer
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25WW B442
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Co-Convenor
Tai Neilson
25WW B449
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp 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 is about the ways in which various narratives are ethically produced, disseminated and represented by the media. As such, it links the skills, knowledge and insights students have gained from various Media courses to relevant future pathways. Questions that this unit will ask include: how are media debates ethically conceived and represented? What are the ethical implications of un-sourced media narratives? How does the media therefore construct and shape culture, society and individuals? The unit will draw on a number of media theories, ethical and practical approaches, as well as previous course content and knowledge to debate the role of the media in shaping public opinion, and ethical decision-making around various narratives, including news stories, and social perceptions. In other words, how are we influenced by media in relation to ethical decision-making more generally? |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: analyse and evaluate contemporary ethical debates around global media production, consumption, distribution, and re-circulation.
- ULO2: communicate the debates and issues around 'media ethics' in a way that encourages group learning, deliberation and discussion.
- ULO3: produce media that delivers an ethics-related argument.
- ULO4: synthesise, analyse and reflect on how to ethically shape media content, or consume media representations in future employment and daily life.
General Assessment Information
Late Penalty:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
Special Consideration:
If you experience serious and unavoidable difficulties when assessment tasks are due, you can consider applying for Special Consideration. Please read the information available here and, if you are eligible, apply via ask.mq.edu.au.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Engagement | 30% | No | 02/08/2024, 11:55pm & 23/08/2024, 11:55pm |
| Presentation | 30% | No | Ongoing through weeks 6 - 9. |
| Case Study | 40% | No | 01/11/2024, 11:55pm |
Engagement
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 29 hours
Due: 02/08/2024, 11:55pm & 23/08/2024, 11:55pm
Weighting: 30%
Students are required to demonstrate their engagement with unit content throughout the semester. Please see ilearn for further information
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse and evaluate contemporary ethical debates around global media production, consumption, distribution, and re-circulation.
- synthesise, analyse and reflect on how to ethically shape media content, or consume media representations in future employment and daily life.
Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 29 hours
Due: Ongoing through weeks 6 - 9.
Weighting: 30%
Students will work in groups to develop and deliver a presentation that responds to specific prompts. Please see ilearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse and evaluate contemporary ethical debates around global media production, consumption, distribution, and re-circulation.
- communicate the debates and issues around 'media ethics' in a way that encourages group learning, deliberation and discussion.
- synthesise, analyse and reflect on how to ethically shape media content, or consume media representations in future employment and daily life.
Case Study
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 01/11/2024, 11:55pm
Weighting: 40%
Students are required to demonstrate their research, writing and analytical skills by engaging with contemporary ethical debates around media. Please see ilearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse and evaluate contemporary ethical debates around global media production, consumption, distribution, and re-circulation.
- produce media that delivers an ethics-related argument.
- synthesise, analyse and reflect on how to ethically shape media content, or consume media representations in future employment and daily life.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Unit Delivery:
- Lectures: lectures will take place online via zoom at the scheduled time. Please check ilearn for the link and schedule. Lectures start in week one.
- Tutorials: tutorials will be offered both in-person and via zoom. It is strongly recommended that students attend all tutorials in order to engage with unit concepts, discuss upcoming assessments and share questions. Tutorials start in week two.
Unit Resources:
- Readings: students are required to complete the weekly readings. The readings will be available via Leganto links in ilearn.
- Assessments: students will be required to complete assessments using their own equipment (including phones and/or computers).
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
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Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook