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Communication for Changemaking (MECM10006)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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Knowledge and language influence not only how we express our thoughts and participate in society, but also how we see the world and how the world sees us. Our communication is governed by genres that set cultural expectations and thus act as normative systems. Unfortunately, knowledge and genre can also become so normalised that they prevent positive cultural change. This subject enhances students’ knowledge of media and genre theory by developing their communication and writing skills and empowering them to become eloquent advocates for change. Together, we will critically examine concepts of nationalism, Indigeneity, gender representation, and institutional power from a diverse range of voices to better understand their impact on local and global issues.
Subject material will help students discuss and challenge social, cultural, and environmental inequalities through raising their ability to drive conversations for change. The strategies, which students will learn for planning, researching, and editing their work as well as that of others, will help them become more effective communicators and advocators. This will also be advantageous for other courses and their future career. MECM10006 is theoretically complementary to MECM10003 Media and Society.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Explain and apply key concepts of media and genre theory in different contexts
- Critically examine the relationship and power dynamics between genre, media representation, and culture
- Understand the social, political and economic contexts of representation of Indigenous peoples, gender and the environment
- Analyze and discuss a range of socially significant topics from multiple perspectives
- Produce their own media texts by applying professional writing and editing techniques across different genres
- Demonstrate in their own writing an awareness of audience, genre, and media.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- Prepare and present ideas in both verbal and written mode at an advanced level
- Participate in discussion and group activities and be sensitive to the participation of others and the discussion of complex topics
- Research and write basic media texts in conformity to genre conventions
- Plan, edit and revise their own and others' writing to enhance written communication skills
- Lead conversations in areas of social significance and advocate for cultural change.
Last updated: 8 November 2024