Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Tutor
Christine Joyce
Contact via christine.joyce@mq.edu.au
Unit Convenor
Jennifer Peck
Contact via jennifer.peck@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
12cp
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this leading-edge unit we examine and use social media and explore how language and social practices are changing in the contemporary computer-driven world. Issues surrounding online identity will be explored as well as the challenges of linguistic change for education and business practices. Some issues that we discuss are how women and men communicate online, and how online language may vary according to age, ethnicity or context. The unit explores the collaborative processes involved in contemporary education and media. Some issues that we will consider are:
- Do we know who we are 'talking to' these days?
- What are the ethical issues involved in using new media: what can you say or do in a text message?
- Are young people losing the ability to talk face-to-face?
You can apply your knowledge of other units in linguistics in this unit, but no previous knowledge of linguistics is necessary or expected. The unit will connect with other areas of your University study and your life experience. You will find that the unit is relevant to business and marketing, to media and communications, to education and psychology, as well as to linguistics.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Quiz 1 | 15% | Friday 12 Apr 5pm |
Group presentation | 30% | from week 9 |
Quiz 2 | 20% | Friday 24 May 5pm |
Examination | 35% | During final exam period |
Due: Friday 12 Apr 5pm
Weighting: 15%
Questions on lecture materials and readings
Due: from week 9
Weighting: 30%
10 Presentation
10 Audience engagement
10 Written summary of article presented
Due: Friday 24 May 5pm
Weighting: 20%
Questions on Lecture material and readings
Due: During final exam period
Weighting: 35%
Analysis of online data and discussion of a contemporary issue in related to online media and langage
TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN LECTURES:
WEEK 1: Introduction to the unit: Topics, assessment, participation onlne and in class
WEEK 2: Online communication: An overview
WEEK 3: Cyberlanguage: Linguistic innovation and change
WEEK 4: Media representations of CMC: Blogs that contest the ‘Whatever’ syndrome
WEEK 5: How can I get a comment? Blogging and posting: How do you get people to respond?
WEEK 6: PUBLIC HOLIDAY MON 1 APRIL, NO CLASSES ON MONDAY, NO LECTURES THIS WEEK
WEEK 7: Participatory Culture and Social Literacy
WEEK 8: Creepy Tree House: The impact of the moderator in online communities
WEEK 9: Analysing online practices: Theories 1)
WEEK 10: The relevance of gender in cybertalk
WEEK 11: Online practices and identities: Theories 2)
WEEK 12: Who is speaking? Analysing online data
WEEK 13: Impacts of technology and language change AND Exam information and revision
There are no set readings for weeks 1 and 2.
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