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301066 (v.3) Media, Communication and Information 102 - Cross-Cultural Media Project
Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12194 (v.5) Media, Communication and Information 111 - The Information Age or any previous version
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301065 (v.3) Media, Communication and Information 101 - Research and Presentation Skills or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Incorporates two individual tasks, the development of an article for an international audience and a presentation of research on a topic from the unit text. In addition there are two group tasks, an oral group presentation and a written group report analysing cross-cultural media representations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of different cultural approaches to learning and research. An understanding of the influence of language and culture on human behaviour. An understanding of how media events are contextualised within a cultural framework and the ability to report in and analyse various media articles from a variety of cultures. An understanding of the intercultural system created when participants of groups do not share the same cultural norms and the ability to display cooperative learning techniques. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Allen, M. (1997), Smart Thinking. Oxford, Oxford University Press. American Psychological Association. (2001), Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (fifth edition). Washington, American Psychological Association. Brown, M.D. (1987), Learning a second culture. In J.M. Valdes (ed.) Culture bound (pp. 33-48). Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Brislin, R. (1991), Cross cultural encounters: face to face interactions. New York, Pergamon Press. Coates, J. (1986), Women, men and language. London, Longman. Davis, L. and McKay, S. (1996), Structures and strategies: An introduction to academic writing. Melbourne, Macmillan Education. Gundykunst, W.B. (1991), Bridging differences: effective intergroup communication. Newbury Park,Sage Publications. McCarthy, P. and Hatcher, C. (1996), Speaking persuasively: making the most of your presentations. St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Pride, J.B. (ed.) (1982), New Englishes. Rowley Massachusetts, Newbury House Publishers. Scollon, R.and Scollon, S.W. (1995), Intercultural communication: a discourse approach. Oxford, Blackwell. |
Unit Texts: | Schirato, T. and Yell, S. (2000), Communication and cultural literacy: an introduction (second edition). Sydney, Allen and Unwin. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Article 20%, Class work/praticipation 10%, Group written report 40%, Oral group presentation 20%, Reading 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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