301485 (v.3) Internet Studies 514 - Virtual Communities


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
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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:

Exploration of the meaning of community, the role of the Internet in providing opportunities for virtual communities, the focus on 'community' within the Internet industry. Professional interaction through networked technology, enabling you to become a skilled leader and organiser of communities, partnerships and teams in a virtual realm.
 
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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 1 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