Critical Thinking: Media and Academia

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
COMM 1032
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Course ID
208412
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online, Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Attainment Model
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To enable students to manage the demands of literacy in a critical manner in a university environment.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply critical thinking strategies
  • Interpret and contrast the purpose, audience, perspective and positioning of different texts
  • Identify persuasive language techniques in media texts
  • Identify persuasive language techniques in media texts

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Foundation Studies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway