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Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
The unit introduces key concepts and ideas in contemporary communications. The subject reviews the work of key theorists in communication and media studies, and outlines primary pathways in communication research such as representation theory, medium theory and network society studies. These modules provide resources for students to situate their own research and to contextualise contemporary communication practices. Students will also obtain skills to locate contemporary communications in an historical perspective.
Upon successful completion of the unit students will be able to:
Assignment 1 - Research Essay (4000 words): 40% +
Assignment 2 - Research Essay (5000 words): 60%
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
Students will be expected to participate for a minimum of one hour per fortnight in on-line discussion.