Area: | Department of Communication and Cultural Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 12.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 12 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An exploration of how meanings are formed and circulated within a culture. Basic communication skills - proficiency in the use of the english language, including the correct use of punctuation, syntax, familiarity with various kinds of writing and with appropriate terminology. This unit is usually taken over three weeks during the summer period. |
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Unit Outcomes: | To introduce students to broadened definitions of the concepts culture, text and reading. To explore with students the relationship of text, cultural context and reader. To introduce students to the key concepts of semiotics and representation. To develop students' capacities for critical reading and evaluation of researched material. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Gibaldi, Joseph (1995) MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 4th ed. New Uork, The Modern Lnaguage Association of America. |
Unit Texts: | Bazerman, Charles, and Harvey S Weinez, (1998), Writing Skills Handbook 4th ed. Boston, Houghton Mifflin. Du Gay, Paul et al, (1995), MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 4th ed, New York, The Modern Language Association of America |
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Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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