Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Selection of a topic and formulation of a research problem of study within the area of intercultural communication. Discussion of research design and techniques, theoretical background reading, data collection and production of a report. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - A familiarity with the process of research into intercultural communication and the ability to produce a research report on a topic in the field. |
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: | Ellis, R. (1994), The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Oxford, Oxford Unitversity Press. Gee, J.P. (1999), An Introduction to Discourse Analysis. London, Routledge. |
Unit Texts: | Wray, A. Trott, K. and Bloomer, A. (1998), Projects in Linguistics: A Practical Guide to Researching Language. London, Arnold. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Project 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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