Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

CSV5105 20 Credit Points
Research in Community Services
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is specifically designed to teach social science students
the frameworks relevant to their research/creative/work-based
projects. Students will learn to define, plan and present their
individual projects using relevant methodologies for the social
sciences. Methodologies covered in the unit will vary depending
on the needs of each student cohort. As part of plannng their
project, students will be expected to access and critique
relevant primary and secondary sources.
CSV5106 30 Credit Points
Masters Project in Community Services
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit involves the independent study of a selected topic of
interest. The unit is designed to extend the student's understanding
on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be
jointly determined by the student and coordinator of the unit.
CSV5107 30 Credit Points
Masters Project in Community Services
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit involves the independent study of a selected topic of
interest. The unit is designed to extend the student's understanding
on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be
jointly determined by the student and coordinator of the unit.
CSV5108 20 Credit Points
Thesis Development
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The purpose of the Bachelor of Social Science Honours thesis is
to train students in the use of research methodology and
techniques and in a critical evaluation appropriate to their field of
study. By the end of their candidature the student should be
capable of conceiving, designing, implementing and evaluating a
research based study.
CSV5109 60 Credit Points
Masters Project in Community Services
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit involves the independent study of a selected topic of
interest. The unit is designed to extend the student's understanding
on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be
jointly determined by the student and coordinator of the unit.
CSV5111 15 Credit Points
Introduction to Community Work
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides an introduction to a range of models of
working with communities. Distinctions are made between the
community work processes used in service provision; events
organisation; social and political activism; community
development; leadership development; and social impact
assessment. The unit also provides an introduction to working
with local communities associated with the natural environment;
the built environment; the economic environment; the personal
and social environment; and the arts and cultural environment.
CSV6200 0 Credit Points
Masters Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The Masters Thesis consists entirely of research that makes a
contribution to and development of new knowledge in the field.
The purpose of the thesis is to train advanced students in the use
of research methodology and techniques, the development of
conceptual and theoretical perspectives while undertaking critical
inquiry appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their
candidature the student should be capable of conceiving,
designing, implementing, evaluating and publishing a research
based study.
CTC4100 15 Credit Points
eCommerce Systems
FACULTY OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
This unit covers integration issues with eCommerce system
planning design and implementation. Aspects include evaluating
and understanding technical options, perceptions and legal issues
surrounding electronic commerce, multimedia and the Internet.
The unit will provide practical information as to how the business
world is handling key electronic issues such as intellectual
property - including web sites, domain names, privacy and
consumer protection. A practical assignment will address the
development of a suitable prototype Internet system.
CTC4110 20 Credit Points
eCommerce Systems
FACULTY OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
This unit covers integration issues with eCommerce system
planning design and implementation. Aspects include evaluating
and understanding technical options, perceptions and legal issues
surrounding electronic commerce, multimedia and the Internet.
The unit will provide practical information as to how the business
world is handling key electronic issues such as intellectual
property - including web sites, domain names, privacy and
consumer protection. A practical assignment will address the
development of a suitable prototype Internet system.
DAN5104 20 Credit Points
Special Topics 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The unit can be undertaken in two modes of study: a discrete
component of an individualised research project or a company
workplace performance stream.
Individual Research: The student designs and implements a
project, usually complementing their central research focus
through performance, choreography, secondment, teaching dance
or theoretical and/or applied research. The project is supervised by
an appropriate staff member.
Company Research: Students engage in work-place learning
through activities conducted in a small company mode.
Experience at a professional level of skill and responsibility in the
processes of company management, promotion and production are
supervised by an appropriate staff member and guest
choreographers.
DAN5105 20 Credit Points
Special Topics 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The unit can be undertaken in two modes of study: A discrete
component of an individualised research project or a company
environment performance stream.
Individual Research:
In most instances, students in this stream have to demonstrate that
the depth and scope of the project initiated in DAN5104, Special
Topics 1, warrants extension into another unit. Alternatively, the
student will design and implement a project with a distinctively
different focus than that proposed for DAN5104. The project will
be approved and supervised by an appropriate staff member.
Company Research:
Students engage in work-place learning through activities
conducted in a small company mode. In this unit, students will
gain experience at a professional level of skill and responsibility
in the processes of scheduling for, and management of, company
tours, whether regionally or internationally.
DCA7200 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Contemporary Arts Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students will be expected to research, devise and produce
substantial new research work and/or develop new approaches to
their contemporary practice. They will also be expected to
provide an appropriate record of their research through a written
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