Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 300579 (v.3) Internet Studies 502 - Advanced Skills in Internet Use or any previous version
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300580 (v.4) Internet Studies 503 - A Socio-technological Introduction or any previous version
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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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Unit Outcomes: | Upon successful completion of this unit, students will have- Described and understood current issues in the national and global management of the Internet. Described and understood key Australian and international laws relating to the Internet.Better predicted future developments, based on current knowledge. Maintained their knowledge of management issues and trends through awareness and ability to access Internet information sources. |
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: | No prescibed references. |
Unit Texts: | Internet-based information sources. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
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: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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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 |
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