Courses Handbook 2010

303501 v.2 Internet Policy and Culture Stream (Mass Communication)


Introduction

This stream focuses on how the Internet works, how to use it, how it might be regulated and managed, and how the Internet is understood as a complex socio-cultural phenomenon and exploited as a virtual environment. Students learn basic web design. This stream provides students with a substantial level of skill and knowledge in understanding and managing Internet activities. The Internet Policy and Culture stream may usefully be combined with the Internet Design Stream.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301052 v.4   Internet and Everyday Life 102 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301516 v.5   Web Communications 101 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  125.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
301054 v.5   Internet Politics and Power 303 3.0 25.0
301515 v.4   Web Publishing 206 3.0 25.0
301517 v.4   Internet Communities and Social Networks 204 3.0 25.0
306012 v.2   Web Presence 309 3.0 25.0
306026 v.2   Internet Commerce and Consumers 205 3.0 25.0
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