Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

Synopsis

The unit introduces critical and practical approaches to research in the media and communications industries, presenting first a critical overview of the rationale for research practice in industry and academia, and then an outline of various traditions of inquiry. This material is followed by a series of lectures on specific quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. The material is framed within an ongoing review of key ethical and critical concepts.

Assessment

Critical theory component - take home exam (1500 words); 30%
Ethics precis (1000 words); 20%
Student research projects (2000 words); 40%
Presentation Panel (oral); 10%

Contact hours

One two-hour seminar per week.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Communications

Prerequisites

ATS1277, ATS1278