12447 (v.4) Information Studies 504 - Information Environment

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Area:	Department of Media and Information
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Seminar:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Information policy development, the history and components of the information industry, the advent and role of the Internet, why and how we communicate in the information environment and the role of the information professional. Contains a period of practicum for those intending to undertake a major professional within information studies.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the diversity and impact of the information industry in society. An awareness of the human communication processes and development of thinking in this area. An understanding of the concepts of information access and equity and censorship. An awareness of the complexities of policy discussions in the information environment. An understanding of the role of the information professional in information flow and future trends for the information environment.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Information Management Steering Committee. (1997), Management of Government Information as a National Strategic Resource. Canberra, Office of Government Information Technology. Manguel, A. (1996), A History of Reading. New York, Viking, London. Harper Collins. Rogers, Everett. (1994), A History of Communication Study, A Biographical Approach. New York, The Free Press.
Unit Texts:	Northfield, D. (1999), The Information Policy Maze. Melbourne, RMIT.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous participation 20%, Essay 50%, Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y