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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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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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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Padraig Murphy | Office Number | C159 |
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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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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 strategiesTrends and genres in science newsProduction of a radio programme on science Guest speaker on science news reportingScience journalism as specialism Science news on the InternetScience and public relationsAnalysing science newsIssues and problems in case studies of science news analysisAssessment: 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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| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| MSC | M.Sc. in Science Communication |
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