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ATS2324 · Monash University

Climate change communication

Credit points
6
Level
2
Workload
≈ 12 h / week
Faculty
Arts

What it covers

In this unit, you will examine the intersection of science, politics and media relating to climate change, using the Australian context as a case study. You will consider six barriers to the successful communication of climate change: the nature of climate change itself; the nature of scientific cultures; the denialist industry around the world; the characteristics of social media, mass media, and generative AI; audience attitudes, behaviours and issues of justice; and the roles of imagery and imagination. You will develop the skills to effectively communicate about climate change for diverse audiences using appropriate tools and strategies.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Online quizQuiz / Test15%
Digital contentArtefact40%
Design project planWritten25%
Oral presentationPresentation20%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn-campus