Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

LAW5610 15 Credit Points
Environmental Law and Administration
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisite :
LAW5000 Legal Framework
This unit will introduce students to the growth and development
of environmental law as well as the different sources of
environmental law, the role of State and Federal Governments in
addressing environmental law matters, the purpose, structure and
content of environmental legislation, the influence of international
law on environmental policy, the mechanisms of resolving
environmental disputes and the law in relation to pollution
control. Issues relating to the Forestry and Mining Industries will
be a particular focus. Particular attention will be given to the
applicable legislation within Western Australia but students will
be made aware of legislation existing in other States. Students
will also achieve an understanding of the significance of
environmental law within the context of environmental planning
and assessment.
Throughout this unit, students will also be encouraged to critically
reflect on whether the legislation in Western Australia adequately
addresses the critical environmental needs of the State and
whether within the planning context the law is workable and
systematic.
The learning content in this unit will reflect the knowledge and
experience of the students participating.
LIB4112 15 Credit Points
Resources for Children and Young Adults
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will explore the range of fiction published for children
and young adults and the use of non-fiction for reluctant readers.
The issues associated with evaluating such resources will be
considered, as will the trends and emerging patterns of publishing.
A range of resources will be explored including print, electronic
and audiovisual formats.
LSC5002 15 Credit Points
Leisure Sciences 2
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This project (two unit equivalent LSC5002 Leisure Sciences 2 and
LSC5112 Leisure Science 3) requires students to plan and conduct
a small scale research study, consultancy or development activity.
The topic of the project may be in any approved area of leisure
sciences or sport management, or a focus study that provides an
evaluation of a particular leisure or sport service, programme or
policy.
LSC5004 15 Credit Points
Leisure Sciences 4
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
In this unit students investigate contemporary topics in the diverse
areas of leisure sciences management. Topics will be chosen to
broaden the student's knowledge and insight of management
issues and approaches as they relate to the leisure industry.
LSC5005 15 Credit Points
Leisure Sciences 5
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will research and analyse the available literature, with
the intent of preparing a major essay that examines, in depth, an
area of interest in leisure sciences. The resulting 10,000 word
essay should be in a form suitable for submission for publication
as a journal article or conference paper. This essay can form the
basis of a literature review for the thesis.
LSC5008 15 Credit Points
Thesis Preparation
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
In this unit the student prepares a proposal for their thesis. The
purpose of a Master’s degree is for students to learn correct use of
research methodology and techniques. Students are assisted to
develop the ability to critically evaluate the literature in their field
of study. By the end of their candidature the student should
develop the ability to conceive, design, implement and evaluate a
research-based study that is consistent with the requirements
outlined in Edith Cowan University’s Doctoral and Masters by
Research Handbook.
LSC5105 30 Credit Points
Thesis Development I
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit involves the identification of an appropriate research
project, the development of a proposal and the acquisition of the
intellectual and practical skills required to undertake the project.
LSC5106 30 Credit Points
Thesis Development II
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit involves the identification of an appropriate research
project, the development of a proposal and the acquisition of the
intellectual and practical skills required to undertake the project.
LSC5111 15 Credit Points
Leisure and Sport Policy Development
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
With the growing acceptance of leisure, recreation and sport
within the fabric of social services in Australia, this unit is
designed to discuss contemporary issues and public policymaking.
Issues including the environment, social justice and
deviance, equity, unemployment and the international impact of
sports are examined. The economic, political and social
significance of an expanding leisure and sports industry are taken
into account in the formulation and development of strategic
policy for leisure and sport.
LSC5112 15 Credit Points
Leisure Sciences 3
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisite :
LSC5002 Leisure Sciences 2
This unit completes the work commenced in LSC5002 Leisure
Sciences 2, with the preparation and presentation of a project
report of approximately 8,000 - 10,000 words.
LSC6200 0 Credit Points
Masters Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Master of Social Sciences (Leisure Sciences) is a research
degree. The purpose of the degree 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.
LST4181 15 Credit Points
Principles of Language Analysis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is an introduction to the study of human language and
will cover such areas as: the systems by which language expresses
meanings (phonology, morphology, lexis, syntax and discourse);
the communicative properties of language; the organisation of
language in spoken and written texts. Some reference will be
made at significant points to the acquisition and learning of
language by children and adults and the use of language in
psychological and social contexts. Although English will serve as
a familiar base for this study, other languages will be drawn from
to meet students' professional needs.
LST5181 15 Credit Points
Understanding Language
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit covers the core elements of human language, including
phonology, morphology, lexis, syntax and discourse, with a
particular focus on traditional and functional perspectives. It pays
brief attention to language variation, style and register. English
provides the main focus of study but other languages will be used
to highlight issues and to meet students’ professional needs.
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 259