| Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Media Rep & First Ntns People |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Coll for Indigenous Studies, Education & Research |
| School or Department : | Coll for Indigenous Studies, Education & Research |
| Student contribution band : | Band 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090311 - Indigenous Studies |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Enrolment is not permitted in ISE2003 if ISE2001 has been previously completed.
Rationale
Film and media representations continue to be key mediums through which societies gain knowledge and information. The pace at which knowledge and information is exchanged is a positive invention of the 21st century but there are also pitfalls. In the absence of having social relationships with Indigenous peoples these mediums play a key role in informing the wider society about Indigenous People, societies and issues. The accuracy and sources of knowledge about Indigenous Peoples and cultures through film and media is a contentious matter as representations of Indigenous People continue to rely on simple treatments of complex situations and old and new forms of stereotyping. This course seeks to breakdown the stereotypes, provide the counter- positions to misrepresentation and develop a deeper understanding of Indigenous issues.
Synopsis
The course takes an in depth look at how film and media portray Indigenous People, communities and cultures across Australia and globally. Through an analysis of mainstream texts, narratives and film and television critical analytical skills will be developed to encourage students to find a/ or multiple truths behind a story. Stories of success and celebration will be measured alongside stories of despair, neglect and menace. The impact of social media and the speed of global information exchange will be analysed against the rise of social movements. The changing dynamic in information exchange when individual and local communities control the way they are being represented will be analysed against the threat of big media collapse. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Netflix all change the way we give and receive information.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- differentiate between opinion pieces, editorials, and authentic reporting of facts
- evaluate the relationship between mainstream narratives in the media and First Nations representations of self
- understand the relationship between historical portrayals of First Nations people in film and television, portrayals of the ‘other’ and their impacts today
- understand the power of the positive, the impact of social media and the changing landscape of news reporting, representation and exposure
- investigate and analyse racist attitudes and stereotypes and their function
- apply knowledge to critically analyse texts and provide positive representation.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Opinion vs journalism learning the critical skills to know the difference | 20.00 |
| 2. | Crime and criminality: Radio stations- talk back, ideologies of fear and sensationalism | 20.00 |
| 3. | Indigenous led representations - Maori media, NITV and the rise of social media in Indigenous communities | 20.00 |
| 4. | Critical analysis of headlines, hype and hyperbole | 20.00 |
| 5. | Historical representations and their impact today. | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=ISE2003)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
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Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 50.00 |
| Lectures | 15.00 |
| Private ¾«¶«´«Ã½app | 85.00 |
| Tutorials | 15.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 100 | 25 | 24 Mar 2020 | (see note 1) |
| QUIZ | 100 | 25 | 15 May 2020 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 100 | 50 | 03 Jun 2020 | (see note 2) |
Notes
- Film or text analysis
- Newspaper article, short film script or recorded interview.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them, to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative items for the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
¾«¶«´«Ã½app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene ¾«¶«´«Ã½app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments must comply with the APA referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ library's referencing guide. This guide can be found at .