Innovation Cultures: Perspectives On Science and Technology
36 hours or online equivalent
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn, Online
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
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.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Teaching Period 1
Location
Online
Start and end dates
10-March-2025
08-June-2025
08-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
23-March-2025
Census date
04-April-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
02-May-2025
Results released date
Teaching Period 3
Location
Online
Start and end dates
03-November-2025
08-February-2026
08-February-2026
Last self-enrolment date
16-November-2025
Census date
28-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
02-January-2026
Results released date
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 Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Activities Various | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 6.50 | 12 weeks | 78 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
All Applicable Locations
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Essay | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Essay | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Examination | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3 |
| Innovation Posted | Individual | 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Innovation Posted | Individual | 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
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.