AMU2016 · Climate change communication in Malaysia

Overview

In this unit, you will consider the divide between climate science communication and the media coverage of climate change. You will examine 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 versus mass media, audience attitudes and behaviours, and the roles of imagery and imagination. You will explore the communications around climate change related issues tailored to the Malaysian context including electricity, transport, food, forests, waste management, and water.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss the climate change communication problem and the roles of diverse media in both the problem and solutions;
2. Explain the challenges faced by scientists and other communicators when presenting climate science;
3. Critically analyse aspects of human beliefs and behaviour associated with climate change and how they relate to climate change communication;
4. Critically evaluate the political context of climate change in Malaysia and internationally, and its impact on climate change communication and action;
5. Communicate climate change and related issues to a range of audiences.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.