Publishing and Communications 5A

This subject is not offered in 2013.

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Admission to the postgraduate diploma in Publishing and Communications, Master of Publishing and Communications. Students who wish to undertake this subject must consult the program coordinator for permission. It is recommended only for students in their final semester of study.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject involves a study of an approved topic in publishing and communications. Details of the program being offered will be available from the coordinator. Students who complete this subject successfully should have demonstrated a specialist understanding of the topic, shown a capacity for an advanced level of analysis and familiarised themselves with the latest directions of research into that particular topic.

• have acquired additional information, methodology or skills directly relevant to their program of study.

Written work totalling 5000 words 100% (due in the examination period). Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• acquire research and written communication skills through essay writing and supervised discussion.

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Publishing and Communications program