Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 1.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | Selection of a topic and formulation of a research problem of study within the area of intercultural communication. 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 - Understood usability issues involved in designing online content. With usability issues in mind, analysed the intended audience, objectives, and expected outcomes for a successful web site design. Designed a suitable World Wide Web site sensitive to usability issues. |
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. Seiger, H. and Shohamy, E. (1989), Second Language Research Methods. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Walker, R. (1985), "An Introduction to Applied Qualitative Research". In Walker, R. (ed). Applied Qualitative Research 3-26. Gower, Aldershot. |
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: | Participation 10%. Documentation and Video 90%. 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: | Informational | 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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