52715 Environmental Communication
6cpRequisite(s): 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10359 Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10361-C10364, and Category Type = Bachelor's Degree OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10365-C10368, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10369 Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10370 Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of International Studies OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10371 Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10372-C10377, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10434-C10439, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10451 Bachelor of Communication (Media Business) OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10452 Bachelor of Communication (Media Business) Bachelor of International Studies OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10454 Bachelor of Communication (Media Business) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10399 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10411 Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10412 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 30 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10445 Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 54094 Environmental Communication AND 58328 The New Economy of Post-Nature
Description
This subject explores the strategies through which citizens, corporations, public officials, journalists, artists, environmental groups and Indigenous people strive to influence public debate and shape important decisions that affect the environment. While many environmental controversies hinge on expert knowledge, decisions about what to do turn on how scientific evidence is communicated in the public sphere, on public perceptions of science and technology and the responsibility of individuals, organisations and governments to act. Addressing a range of environmental problems, this subject focuses primarily on planetary heating as a fundamental challenge in environmental communication across a range of media and professional practices.
Students are introduced to key theories, concepts and practices in science communication, risk anticipation, environmental policy and environmental studies. They analyse how knowledge of existing and anticipated environmental hazard is communicated in public forums, the often unexamined cultural and ideological commitments embedded in talk about the environment, and the ways that ignorance and uncertainty (lack of knowledge, secrecy, disinformation) can be manipulated, even manufactured to shape public opinion and set policy agendas. Students research and analyse case studies and/or develop their own environmental communication projects across a range of local and international environmental issues.
Typical availability
Spring session, City campus
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