303501 v.2 Internet Policy and Culture Stream (Mass Communication)

Introduction

This stream focuses on how the Internet works, how to use it, how it might be regulated and managed, and how the Internet is understood as a complex socio-cultural phenomenon and exploited as a virtual environment. Students learn basic web design. This stream provides students with a substantial level of skill and knowledge in understanding and managing Internet activities. The Internet Policy and Culture stream may usefully be combined with the Internet Design Stream.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301052	v.3	Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction	2.0	25.0
				25.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301516	v.4	Internet Studies 202 - Advanced Skills in Internet Use	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				125.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
301054	v.4	Internet Studies 213 - Policy, Regulation and Governance	2.0	25.0
301515	v.3	Internet Studies 305 - Current Issues and Developments	2.0	25.0
301517	v.3	Internet Studies 214 - Virtual Communities	2.0	25.0
306012	v.1	Internet Studies 306 - Cyberanalytics	2.0	25.0
306026	v.1	Internet Studies 215 - Internet Media Business	2.0	25.0