Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 1.0 |
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. Includes 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 familiarisation with the process of research in intercultural communication and production of 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 University Press. Knowles, G., Wichmann, A. and Alderson, P. (eds.) (1996), Working with Speech. London, Longman. Manen, M. van. (1990), Researching Lived Experience: Human Science for an Action Sensitive Pedagogy. New York, State University of New York Press. Napoli, D. (1996), Linguistics: An Introduction. New York, Oxford University Press. Strauss, A. (1987), Qualitative Analysis for Social Scientists. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. |
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: | 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: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Full Year | Y | | | | 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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