Overview

This unit examines the relationship between science, technology and culture with a particular emphasis on communications and screen-based technology. It draws on key theoretical paradigms such as disruptive innovation, Actor Network Theory, and participatory media.

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
21-October-2024
31-January-2025
Last self-enrolment date
03-November-2024
Census date
15-November-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-December-2024
Results released date
11-February-2025
Pathways Teaching 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
24-February-2025
30-May-2025
Last self-enrolment date
09-March-2025
Census date
21-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
02-May-2025
Results released date
10-June-2025
Pathways Teaching 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
23-June-2025
26-September-2025
Last self-enrolment date
06-July-2025
Census date
18-July-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
15-August-2025
Results released date
07-October-2025
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
20-October-2025
30-January-2026
Last self-enrolment date
02-November-2025
Census date
14-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
12-December-2025
Results released date
10-February-2026

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Examine and identify the role of today’s media and media industries from a socio-historical perspective
  • Construct and justify logical arguments about the relationship between science, technology and culture
  • Critique received views through the application of key theoretical concepts
  • Apply the critical distance and historical perspective necessary to anticipate future shifts in Science, Technology and Culture

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
(Lecture)		 2.00  12 weeks  24
On-campus
(Tutorial)		 2.00  12 weeks  24
On-campus
(Workshop)		 2.00  12 weeks  24
Unspecified Activities
(Independent Learning)		 6.50  12 weeks  78
TOTAL     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
EssayIndividual 40% 1,2,3,4 
Innovation PostedIndividual 20% 1,2,3,4 
TestIndividual 40% 1,2,3 

Content

  • Theoretical Frameworks for Understanding Science & Technology
  • Influence of the Printing Press
  • Mobile Media
  • Broadcast and Convergence
  • Participatory culture
  • Technology and evolution

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.