301483 (v.3) Internet Studies 513 - Policy, Regulation and Governance


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

300579 (v.3) Internet Studies 502 - Advanced Skills in Internet Use or any previous version
AND
300580 (v.4) Internet Studies 503 - A Socio-technological Introduction or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Introduction to national and international policy-making for Internet-related activities, both public and private, commercial and other. Exploration of the complicated structure of governance of the Internet - the structure involves a unique mix of national, international, quasi-governmental and private organisations leading both to advantages and problems for understanding and harnessing the Internet.
 
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Field of Education:

100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Fully Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y  
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area