Communication Research Methods

Course aim

To develop students' skills in the design and administration of methods of social research and evaluation that inform current and emerging communication practice.

Course content

Building experience gained in introductory courses, students will develop knowledge of the use and application of communication research methods in both professional practice and critique of  research in practice.  Students will reflect on the construction and deployment of a range of research methods, both quantitative and qualitative, and also undertake detailed evaluation, assessment and use of the data produced by these methods. They will investigate the contemporary use and value placed on the use of research and data, and the associated ethical, legal and administrative issues.

Textbook(s)

Weerakkody, Niranjala Damayanthi 2015, Research Methods for Media and Communication, 2nd ed, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Victoria

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1072	UO Communication and Media
COMM 1006	Communication and Media
COMM 1057	Public Relations Theory and Practice

Students must successfully complete EITHER Communication and Media COMM 1006 OR UO Communication and Media COMM 1072

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Literature review, Project, Proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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