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MMCC2141 – Cybercultures

2024 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Rowan Tulloch
rowan.tulloch@mq.edu.au
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10HA 191C
By Appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
40cp including ((20cp in MMCC or MAS units at 1000 level) or (COMP111 or COMP1150))
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit explores the relationship between digital technology and society. How has society been shaped by digital technology? How does digital technology embody the desires, politics, and social practices of contemporary society? This unit introduces students to the debates surrounding the digital platforms we use daily, from social media to streaming services, and explores the key opportunities created and threats posed by these technologies.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: situate and evaluate digital media cultures in a contemporary and historical context.
  • ULO2: communicate (in both oral and written forms) theoretical understandings of digital media cultures.
  • ULO3: apply academic research skills.
  • ULO4: analyse and evaluate contemporary online media platforms, environments and services.

General Assessment Information

Late Penalties

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.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Short Answer Test 10% No 11:55pm on 10/03/24
Major Essay 50% No 11:55pm on 26/05/24
Active Participation 10% No Ongoing weeks 2- 11, in class time
Online Quizzes 30% No 11:55pm on 24/03/24 & 05/05/24

Short Answer Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 11:55pm on 10/03/24
Weighting: 10%

 

Students will sit a short open-answer test

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • situate and evaluate digital media cultures in a contemporary and historical context.
  • communicate (in both oral and written forms) theoretical understandings of digital media cultures.

Major Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 11:55pm on 26/05/24
Weighting: 50%

 

Students will research and write an academic essay. See iLearn for details.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • situate and evaluate digital media cultures in a contemporary and historical context.
  • communicate (in both oral and written forms) theoretical understandings of digital media cultures.
  • apply academic research skills.
  • analyse and evaluate contemporary online media platforms, environments and services.

Active Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing weeks 2- 11, in class time
Weighting: 10%

 

Students will be graded according to their participation in unit activities and learning tasks.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • situate and evaluate digital media cultures in a contemporary and historical context.
  • communicate (in both oral and written forms) theoretical understandings of digital media cultures.
  • apply academic research skills.
  • analyse and evaluate contemporary online media platforms, environments and services.

Online Quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 11:55pm on 24/03/24 & 05/05/24
Weighting: 30%

 

Students will complete online quizzes. See iLearn for details.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • situate and evaluate digital media cultures in a contemporary and historical context.
  • analyse and evaluate contemporary online media platforms, environments and services.

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

MMCC2141 lectures are ONLINE ONLY. There is no physical lecture. Students are expected to engage with lectures, take notes, and to actively relate lecture content to tutorial discussions and assessments. Each week students must watch the lecture and attend a 1 hour tutorial.

Tutorials begin in WEEK 2. Participation in tutorial activities and in-class exercises form an integral part of MMCC2141. Students are expected to arrive punctually and actively participate in class work. A mark is allocated for in-class participation in this unit and a roll will be taken at the beginning of each class. If students arrive over 15 minutes late for a tutorial or leave early, they will be deemed absent for that class.

Required and recommended texts and/or materials: The required readings for MMCC2141 are electronically available through the library website. There is a link on iLearn to the unit readings.

Assessment Submission: All assignments for MMCC2141 will be completed/submitted online via iLearn. Further details on submission will be explained in tutorials.

Examinations: There is no exam for MMCC2141.

Further resources for MMCC2141 can be accessed through iLearn: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.

Technologies used and required: Computer and internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.

Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.

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:

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

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

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

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook