Media and Information Literacy (Micro) (12277.1)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Media and Information Literacy (Micro)
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online self-paced
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.041 1 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Communication Program Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
A 1-credit-point microcredential in Media and Information Literacy that addresses graduates' ability to quickly assess whether a claim may be misleading (i.e., their discernment ability) and to verify its accuracy (i.e., their fact-checking capacity). This microcredential will develop undergraduate students' information literacy (their ability to identify situations in which more information is needed and their knowledge of methods to determine whether a claim is factual, or a source credible) and their media literacy (their ability to identify manipulative intent in media and news representations).

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand how and why to use Media and Information Literacy in the context of the scientific process and reliable vs unreliable information environments, the business model of social media platforms, and the impact of misinformation on organisations, society and democracy; and
2. Master information processing skills which are effective in the attention economy such as the ability to rapidly differentiate between factual and misleading content, the ability to decide how to read claims (vertically or laterally), and the ability to fact-check using reliable sources.


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 08 June 2026 Online self-paced Dr Mathieu O'Neil
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online self-paced Dr Mathieu O'Neil
2027 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 07 June 2027 Online self-paced Dr Mathieu O'Neil
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 Online self-paced Dr Mathieu O'Neil
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

None, all resources will be provided via the Canvas site.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Information on extensions and special consideration for assessments can be found in the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedures.

Artificial intelligence

For this microcredential assessment and engagement with GenAI is: 

  • Restricted - The use of GenAI is NOT allowed in completing the assessment. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC

Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit, except for Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI Links to an external site..

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

It is expected that students engage with the learning materials and activities. 

Required IT skills

Proficiency in word processing, digital tools, and video recording. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

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