Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
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processes. Various strategic implementation models are discussed<br />
including corporate strategy, international, systems and structure,<br />
and change management. Students are required to prepare a<br />
strategic business plan for an Indigenous organisation.<br />
IAS4112<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Tendering and Submission Writing<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit examines the processes and methods necessary to submit<br />
successful funding submissions and tender submission documents.<br />
In particular, it presents a comprehensive guide on how to provide<br />
goods and services under government contracts. Students will<br />
gain knowledge of the special skills required for successful<br />
tendering, including effective submission writing and the<br />
developing of winning strategies. Students will review practices<br />
and new issues, and analyse a number of recent case histories.<br />
IAS5102<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Status<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This external unit provides a detailed overview of the current<br />
health status of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander<br />
people. The various sources of information necessary for the<br />
assessment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status<br />
are examined, including attention to the limitations of these<br />
sources. The unit introduces students to the epidemiological<br />
concepts and techniques necessary for the monitoring,<br />
surveillance and research of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander<br />
health status.<br />
IAS5103<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Project<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit permits students to undertake a specific project or other<br />
study within the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander<br />
health. The nature and outcomes of the project or study will be<br />
determined jointly by the student and unit coordinator.<br />
ICS310O<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Arts Practicum<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
Arts Practicum has been designed to offer students one semester<br />
of employment with an appropriate community based agency or<br />
employer. During the semester they will have the opportunity to<br />
utilise generic and specialist skills in the completion of a project<br />
of recognisable value to the agency/employer. The unit will<br />
therefore provide students with practical experience of a<br />
professional workplace, and enhance their post graduation<br />
employment prospects.<br />
ICS4000<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Terrorism<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit examines the multi-dimensions of terrorism including<br />
geographical, historical, political, cultural, and social. The interrelationships<br />
among human rights, peace, conflict and terrorism<br />
will be explored to reveal the complexities of defining terrorism.<br />
A special focus of this unit is the study of the spatial expression of<br />
terrorism in states of conflict and sites of virtual information<br />
warfare.<br />
ICS5100<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Preparation of Thesis Proposal<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
Students will select a topic for study in consultation with the unit<br />
coordinator, and write two papers on the selected field using<br />
appropriate research/study techniques.<br />
ICS5101<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Thesis Development<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
Students will select a topic for study in consultation with the unit<br />
coordinator and with tutorial support, write an in-depth study on<br />
the selected field using appropriate research/study techniques.<br />
ICS5102<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Thesis Development<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit enables students to write their theses under the guidance<br />
of their supervisor.<br />
ICS5103<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Thesis Development<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit enables students to write their theses under the guidance<br />
of their supervisor.<br />
ICS5104<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Special Study 1 in International and Cultural Studies<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
Students will select a topic for study in consultation with the unit<br />
coordinator, and write two papers on the selected field using<br />
appropriate research/study techniques.<br />
ICS5105<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Special Study 2 in International and Cultural Studies<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
Students will select a topic for study in consultation with the unit<br />
coordinator, and write two papers on the selected field using<br />
appropriate research/study techniques.<br />
ICS5107<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Research in International and Cultural Studies<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit is specifically designed to teach students in the<br />
humanities how to select and collate data relevant to their<br />
research/creative project. Students will learn how to analyse the<br />
data collected. The unit will help students to choose the methods<br />
for collection appropriate for their research in the humanities.<br />
Methods of analysis and interpretation will also be examined.<br />
Students will be shown how to compile a select bibliography of<br />
primary and secondary sources, write a succinct research proposal<br />
as well as a detailed chapter outline of their research project.<br />
Writing students will be guided as to how to draft a synopsis of<br />
their creative project and plan their reflective essay.<br />
ICS5108<br />
30 Credit Points<br />
Masters Project in International and Cultural Studies<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit involves the independent study of a selected topic of<br />
interest. The unit is designed to extend the student's understanding<br />
on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be<br />
jointly determined by the student and coordinator of the unit.<br />
ICS5109<br />
30 Credit Points<br />
Masters Project in International and Cultural Studies<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit involves the independent study of a selected topic of<br />
interest. The unit is designed to extend the student's understanding<br />
on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be<br />
jointly determined by the student and coordinator of the unit.<br />
ICS5110<br />
60 Credit Points<br />
Masters Project in International and Cultural Studies<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit involves the independent study of a selected topic of<br />
interest. The unit is designed to extend the student's understanding<br />
on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be<br />
jointly determined by the student and coordinator of the unit.<br />
ICS6200<br />
0 Credit Points<br />
Masters Thesis<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
The Masters Thesis consists entirely of research that makes a<br />
contribution to and development of new knowledge in the field.<br />
The purpose of the thesis is to train advanced students in the use<br />
of research methodology and techniques, the development of<br />
conceptual and theoretical perspectives while undertaking critical<br />
inquiry appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their<br />
candidature the student should be capable of conceiving,<br />
ECU Postgraduate <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2007 241
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