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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the ways in which national identity is represented and promoted through the media. It will focus on issues such as: the public sphere, mediasphere and banal nationalism; first nations; national myths and legends; difference and otherness. It explores the local and the diaspora in order to discover the importance placed on the concept of national identity. The areas of focus are also related historically and thematically to their impact on human interaction and the formation of the individual and the citizen, community and national culture.
Previously coded CMM2124
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts that are relevant in understanding the role of traditional and online media in conveying notions of the nation. The lectures involve a blend of experiences including lectures, interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Concept Quiz | 20% |
| Annotated Bibliography | Annotated Bibliography | 30% |
| Essay | Analytical Essay | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Concept Quiz | 20% |
| Annotated Bibliography | Annotated Bibliography | 30% |
| Essay | Analytical Essay | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the ways in which national identity is represented and promoted through the media. It will focus on issues such as: the public sphere, mediasphere and banal nationalism; first nations; national myths and legends; difference and otherness. It explores the local and the diaspora in order to discover the importance placed on the concept of national identity. The areas of focus are also related historically and thematically to their impact on human interaction and the formation of the individual and the citizen, community and national culture.
Previously coded CMM2124
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts that are relevant in understanding the role of traditional and online media in conveying notions of the nation. The lectures involve a blend of experiences including lectures, interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Concept Quiz | 20% |
| Annotated Bibliography | Annotated Bibliography | 30% |
| Essay | Analytical Essay | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Concept Quiz | 20% |
| Annotated Bibliography | Annotated Bibliography | 30% |
| Essay | Analytical Essay | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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