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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2003 - 2004
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Module Title |
Science in the Media
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Module Code |
CM534
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School |
School of Communications
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To examine from social, organisational and professional cultural perspectives evolving relationships between science and media, and representations of science in the media
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Learning Outcomes
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Students will have a developed, critical understanding of the factors shaping science news production in various media and a capacity to analyse such representations
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
150
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Total |
150
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Conceptual issues in 'science and media'
Scientists and journalists: source strategies
Trends and genres in science news
Production of a radio programme on science
Guest speaker on science news reporting
Science journalism as specialism
Science news on the Internet
Science and public relations
Analysing science news
Issues and problems in case studies of science news analysis
Assessment: Continuous assessment: 100%
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MSC | M.Sc. in Science Communication |
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