BEHV 1009 Living, Learning and Working on the Web
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102502
Coordinator Benjamin Hanckel Opens in new window
Description This subject prepares students for living, learning and working in a digital society. We examine how the web mediates behaviour, communication and culture in contemporary times. Students learn by participating and enterprising in online spaces as part of a supportive learning community. This subject also provides an important opportunity for students to develop a professional online web presence and identity that is relevant for their university studies, employability and the future of work.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Behavioural Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Equivalent Subjects HUMN 1064 Digital Identities
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Participate in online spaces with relevant communities and audiences
- Interpret online behaviour, communication and participation using psychological and social theories
- Identify ways in which the web shapes and influences everyday social practices
- Curate a professional online web presence and identity
- Design and produce digital content on contemporary social issues
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to the dissemination and promotion of digital content
Subject Content
1. The participatory web for learning communities
2. The self online in networked publics
3. Knowledge creation, user generated content and storytelling practices
4. Digital inequalities - human rights, inclusion and citizenship
5. Ethical issues - privacy, surveillance, and safety
6. Influencing on the web - social change and digital activism
7. Researching social life using the social web and digital technologies
8. Digital entrepreneurship
9. Social media, employability and the future of work
10. Life long learning and the future of knowledge production
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation A - blog post based around the weekly themes or relevant topics of interest. | 2 x 500 words | 30 | N | Individual | |
| Participation B - Constructive comments on fellow students' blogs. | 4 x 50 | 10 | N | Individual | |
| Applied Project | 2000 words per group (4 students per group) | 30 | N | Group | |
| Reflection | 1000 words (or spoken equivalent) | 30 | N | Individual |
WSU Online Trimester 1
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | 3 x 500 words | 30 | N | Individual | N |
| Applied Project | 500 words per student | 20 | N | Group | N |
| Portfolio | 1,500 words | 50 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- Poore, M. (2014). Studying and researching with social media. London, UK: SAGE Publications.