stc5the strategic communications thesis

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS THESIS

STC5THE

2016

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

Students must complete a supervised 12,000-15,000 word thesis. Topics require approval by the course convenor.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points60

Subject Co-ordinatorKevin Brianton

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Enrolment in Master of Strategic Communication or coordinators approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects STC5THP

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Advanced Library Research Skills

Activities:
Participate in workshops by library for advanced research skills, use of online data bases and internet research skills, etc
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

02. Advanced Research methodologies for written thesis and creative practice

Activities:
Reading, summary and analysis of reading, writing proposals and demonstrating the ability to formulate and apply appropriate research methods.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Speaking(Speaking)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

03. Advanced ability to reflect on and discuss theoretical practice of self and peers

Activities:
Participation in workshops and seminar presentation, present summaries
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Speaking(Speaking)
Writing(Writing)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

04. Advanced ability to translate ideas from class discussion and individual research into written form

Activities:
Redrafting proposals from topic and significant research question.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Writing(Writing)

05. Advanced understanding of research methodologies for written and creative practice as research

Activities:
Reading and analysis and presentation of summary of that work in class and online
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Speaking(Speaking)

06. Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical and reflective thinking.

Activities:
Reading and analysis and presentation of summary of reading and analysis in class and online
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Speaking(Speaking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

07. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues and life-long learning issues and apply local and international perspectives to theoretical research at an advanced level

Activities:
Reading, in class and on line posts and discussions
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)

08. Work independently and collaboratively on the development of a feasible research project at an advanced level

Activities:
Working independently (on line) and in teams to workshop 5th year research projects in ways that are attentive to ethical concerns and cultural awareness and the need to continue to work in teams in life long learning activities
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Speaking(Speaking)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days supervisor consultation every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
12000 to 15000 word thesis10001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen

Class requirements

Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervised research every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
12000 to 15000 word thesis10001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08