1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

AD1 02/ Australian Society, the Economy
AD103 and the Environment 1 and 2
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Objectives and Content
This subject runs over two semesters and highlights the
development of Australian society, the economy and the
effect of these developments on the natural environment.
Within this framework the subject examines the role of
government and the means that are used to achieve its
economic objectives. The conflict between objectives and
the consequences for the Australian population are stressed.
The focus for study is on issues derived from these elements
and their importance within the context of
macroeconomics.
Unit 2 of the subject develops and applies an understanding
of microeconomics as well as macroeconomic concepts to a
particular organisation or market within the economy. The
case study approach will be based on an application of
research skills to economic and social processes.
AD1 04 Communication Skills
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Objectives and Content
This subject explores the nature of communication theory
and the ways in which people can develop and apply their
abilities in the key areas associated with written, spoken and
graphic formats and styles.
AD1 05 Individuals, Groups and Organisations
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Objdves and Content
Explores the relationships between behaviour, personal
identity, social roles, interpersonal relationships and social
contexts. Considers the social and psychological dimensions
v, of organisations including employment contexts.
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8 AD1 06/ Using Information Technology
AD107 1 and2
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g 3 hours per weekfor two semesters Hawthorn
Prerequisite: nil Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Objectives and Content
Familiarises students with the broad impact of information
technology in the workplace. Instructs and assists students
to use personal computers and to understand the basic
applicants of a range of computer software. In the first
semester, students will be introduced to operating systems
and word processing and will develop basic competence in
file management and word processing. In the second
semester, word processing skills will be further developed
and other kinds of applications (e.g. spreadsheets) will be
introduced.
AD1 08 Issues in Multicultural Australia
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Objecives and Content
Explores the social impact of Australia's ethnically diverse
population and explores the effects of cultural and linguistic
differences on individuals' life chances. The subject will also
cover the practical issues of dealing with members of the
public and/or the workplace who may come from different
cultural backgrounds.
AD 109/
AD1 10
Language Other than English
6 hours per week for two semestws Hawthorn
Prerequisite: nil Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Objectives and Content
Students choosing to study a language other than English as
an elective must undertake two semesters of study. The
course of study assumes no prior knowledge of the language
chosen. Both written and spoken language skills will be
developed. The cultural dimensions of the language and its
social context will be studied, especially in relation to its
relevance in the workplace.
AD1 1 1 Technology and Society
3 hours pw week Hawthorn .Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Objectives and Content
Investigates the key concept of change in society with
particular reference to explaining how and in what ways
societies generate new technologies and adapt to their
impact. Case study examples will be used to focus the study
of technology.
AD1 12 Understanding the Mass Media
3 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Associate Degree in Social Science
Obj ves and Content
Examines the roles and functions of the major forms of mass
media in Australian society. Particular emphasis is given to such
factors as ownership and control of the media, mechanisms for
media regulation and debates about the influence of mass media
on individuals and social patterns.