57086 Information Seminars

8cp
Graduate subject – Information and Knowledge Management – 400 level

This subject allows students to explore in depth a range of concepts and issues relevant to practice in different social and information and knowledge work contexts. This brings together work undertaken in other subjects. The topics studied vary according to individual and group preferences and interests, but may include the nature of information and knowledge networks, ethical issues in practice, social responsibilities of professionals, lifelong learning for professionals, developing information literacy, public information policies, impact of information and communication technologies, and so on. Students critically analyse theoretical and professional literature on the selected topics and demonstrate their understanding through seminar discussion and oral and written work.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/57086.pdf

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $816.50
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,720.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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