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COM4001

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Monash University

Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2010 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Second semester 2010 (Day)
Coordinator(s)TBA

Synopsis

The ability to be able to find, use, assess and present information is crucial to those working in the communications industry. This unit focuses on research methods, sources and materials for the study and analysis of Australian society, both past and present. The range of sources studied includes biographical and bibliographical references, newspaper archives, ABS statistics and pictorial images, in both electronic and printed forms.

Objectives

  1. To be able to locate and make use of regular and archival holdings of major research libraries.

  1. To be familiar with other relevant source materials.

  1. To be familiar with electronic, printed and audio-visual sources.

  1. To be able to make appropriate and efficient use of Australian sources within the Communications field.

  1. To be able to discuss and write critically about independent research undertaken.

Assessment

2 x papers (2000 words): 40%
Research essay (5000 words): 50%
Class participation/Seminar presentation: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

John Arnold

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions

COM5001