APG5107 Digital language: Users and technology
Faculty of Arts
APG5107 Digital language: Users and technology is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5107
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5107
No unit lists APG5107 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3762
Overview
Dive into the dynamic world of digital language, where we communicate through and with technology in both our personal and professional spheres. Within this unit, you will gain a thorough understanding of the structures, affordances, and practices that define digital language and develop the skills to navigate and shape complex communicative events. You can expect an immersive learning experience filled with practical examples that will be dissected and analysed in engaging assessment tasks throughout the unit.
We will look beneath the surface of digital communication, delving into themes such as identity, audience dynamics, digital literacy, and the realm of multimodality. Your new knowledge and skills can be transferred and applied across various personal and professional domains, spanning from education to content creation and Artificial Intelligence.
Get ready to unravel the dynamics of digital language and equip yourself with the tools to navigate this evolving landscape with confidence and proficiency.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- In-class participation activityExercise10%
- Presentation20%
- Analytical exerciseExercise30%
- Portfolio40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain key terms and concepts used to engage with digital language;
- 2
Discuss how the interplay between structures, affordances and practices shape communicative events involving digital language;
- 3
Apply insights from this unit to personal and professional contexts;
- 4
Analyse digital discourse data, properly synthesising and contextualising the socio-cultural factors that shape digital language;
- 5
Engage in informed debates about digital language targeted to different audiences – professional and lay.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ward Peeters
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ward Peeters
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5107?
APG5107 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5107 offered?
In 2026, APG5107 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is APG5107?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5107 have an exam?
No. APG5107 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.