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MMCC7001 – Studies in Network Culture

2024 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Nicole Anderson
nicole.anderson@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
Studies in Network Culture focuses on the social and cultural impact of the Internet and digital media. Issues addressed include digital disruption; online networks and democracy; mobile phone network culture; the transformation of media culture, including screen culture, by streaming technologies; downloading and remix culture; issues of authorship and copyright; ‘transformative’ online practices such as fan fiction.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: deploy advanced disciplinary knowledge of the principles, methods and concepts within the field of network culture.
  • ULO2: identify, analyse and evaluate key issues and debates related to transformative online practices.
  • ULO3: apply and critically assess research practices that address the social and cultural impact of digital media.
  • ULO4: communicate effectively and incorporate academic conventions.

General Assessment Information

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 assessment is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experienced a technical issue.

This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submissions 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
Seminar Presentation 20% No Week 6
Minor Essay 30% No Week 6
Major Essay 50% No Week 11

Seminar Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%

 

Students will be required to present a specific perspective on network culture both as cultural and academic practice. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • deploy advanced disciplinary knowledge of the principles, methods and concepts within the field of network culture.
  • identify, analyse and evaluate key issues and debates related to transformative online practices.
  • apply and critically assess research practices that address the social and cultural impact of digital media.
  • communicate effectively and incorporate academic conventions.

Minor Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%

 

This essay requires students to critically identify, analyse and research a key aspect of academic approaches to the study of network cultures. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • deploy advanced disciplinary knowledge of the principles, methods and concepts within the field of network culture.
  • identify, analyse and evaluate key issues and debates related to transformative online practices.
  • apply and critically assess research practices that address the social and cultural impact of digital media.
  • communicate effectively and incorporate academic conventions.

Major Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 46 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 50%

 

This essay requires students to critically reflect, undertake independent research and evaluate key approaches in network culture studies. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • deploy advanced disciplinary knowledge of the principles, methods and concepts within the field of network culture.
  • identify, analyse and evaluate key issues and debates related to transformative online practices.
  • apply and critically assess research practices that address the social and cultural impact of digital media.
  • communicate effectively and incorporate academic conventions.

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

Seminars commence in Week 2.

Required Reading

Refer to iLearn for details about assigned readings and resources.

Other required readings are accessible via the university library/Leganto.

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.

Changes from Previous Offering

No changes

Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook