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Prerequisites
Students enrolled in course code ABAB and LBLA must complete at least 72 credit points (equivalent to 6 units) in Year 1 before undertaking any Level 2 units.
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Survey and critically review key genres of contemporary online media writing; | ||
2. | Investigate and analyse the features of computer-assisted reporting (CAR) and of information credibility; | ||
3. | Synthesize theoretical and practical understandings of the compositional and stylistic elements of online writing including the relationship between visual and text elements; and | ||
4. | Critique and exhibit the use of social media platforms to communicate appropriately for diverse purposes and audiences. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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ICT (Wiki, Web sites) | Weekly Online media posts and reflection Part A | 10% |
ICT (Wiki, Web sites) | Weekly Online media posts and reflection Part B | 20% |
Report | Blog publication/promotion of media | 40% |
Assignment | Feature article and presentation (Group) | 30% |
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