POLIS 3003 - Cyber-Politics: Politics & the Internet Revolution
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code POLIS 3003 Course Cyber-Politics: Politics & the Internet Revolution Coordinating Unit Politics and International Relations Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Assessment Group work and presentation (20%), Quizzes (40%), Research essay (30%), Participation (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Tiziana Torresi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Apply deep discipline knowledge to understand the internet as a political institution and how it influences political state and non-state actors, private corporations, public policy, and citizens.
2. Critically discuss and employ a number of normative and analytical theoretical frameworks for thinking about the politics of the internet
3. Research, synthesize and present written and oral arguments to a high standard
4. Read reflectively and critically a diverse range of texts, particularly in relation to cyber communication and digital environments
5. Work cooperatively and communicate effectively in a group, understand and manage groups dynamics and emotional responses and their own role in this contextUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
52,3, Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
No required textbookRecommended Resources
A series of reources will be available on MyUni.Online Learning
As this is a coure on cyberpolitics, a number of activities will be related to, and carried out on, online environemnts. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Face to face and online activities.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD – STRUCTURED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS 1-hour lectures per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2 -hour tutorial per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL = 36
WORKLOAD – SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS 6 hours reading and viewing online content per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 1 hour individual and 1 hour group assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL = 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Specififc information on the week activties will be made available on MyUni. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S) 2500 word essay Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4 Quiz (first half of semester) Summative 20% 1, 4 Quiz (second half of semester) Summative 20% 1, 4 Group Work and Presentation Formative and summative 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Participation Formative and summative 10% 1, 3, 5Assessment Detail
Assessment Description % weighting
2500 word essay Students will be required to write a 2500 word research essay on a question they will define for themselves with the tutor’s support 30%
Participation Students will be encouraged to actively participate both in group and class discussions through a series of both structured activities and unstructured discussions 10%
Quizzes 30 minute online quizzes at mid-point and end of semester 40%
Group work and presentation Students will engage in a group based, semester long research exercise on questions relating to internet literacy the result of which will be presented to class in the second half of semester 20%Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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