Innovation Cultures: Perspectives on Science and Technology
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours or online equivalent
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
LSM101 - Cultural Perspectives On Science and Technology; MDA10005 - Cultural Perspectives On Science and Technology; SCI17(C) - Cultural Perspectives On Science and Technology; SLSM101 - Cultural Perspectives On Science and Technology
Corequisites
Aims and objectives
1. Examine and identify the role of today’s media and media industries from a socio-historical perspective.
2. Construct and justify logical arguments about the relationship between science, technology and culture.
3. Critique received views through the application of key theoretical concepts.
Courses with unit
BA-ARTS3 Bachelor of ArtsBA-ARTS3PROF Bachelor of Arts (Professional)
BB-ARTBUS1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
BB-ARTSC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
BB-LAWART Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Arts
BA-MCMN Bachelor of Media and Communication
BB-HSCMCMN Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Media and Communication
BB-LAWMCMN* Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Media and Communication
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-campus Lecture | 2 | 12 | 24 |
On-campus Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Learning activities | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Various | 6.5 | 12 | 78 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
All Applicable Locations
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.5 | 12 | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Innovation Posted | Individual | 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
Essay | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Examination | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3 |
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Innovation Posted | Individual | 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
Essay | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
- Theoretical Frameworks for Understanding Science & Technology
- Influence of the Printing Press
- Mobile Media
- Broadcast and Convergence
- Participatory culture
- Technology and evolution
Study resources
- Reading materials and text books.