Critical Thinking: Media and Academia

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
COMM 1032
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Course ID
208412
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online, Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Mawson Lakes, Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Playford
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To enable students to manage the demands of literacy in a critical manner in a university environment.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply critical thinking strategies
  • Interpret and contrast the purpose, audience, perspective and positioning of different texts
  • Identify persuasive language techniques in media texts
  • Evaluate the validity and credibility of academic research methods

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed LANG1068 Critical Thinking - Media and Academia at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed LANG1065 UO Critical Thinking - Media and Academia at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed COMM1007 UO Critical Thinking: Media and Academia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Learning Journal – 25%
  • Critical Analysis – 35%
  • Critical Analysis – 40%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Foundation Studies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway