50481 People and Information

8cp
Requisite(s): 50105 Communication and Information Environments OR 50226 Communication and Information Environments
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Disciplinary Strand – Communication and Information Studies – 200 level

In this subject, students develop a detailed theoretical understanding of the relationships that link people, information and knowledge and of people's use of information in diverse contexts. The subject reviews the fundamental philosophies of information and knowledge relevant to information practice. It introduces a range of frameworks for exploring and analysing people's information behaviour drawn from approaches in the social, behavioural, cognitive and computing sciences. The subject examines a range of related research methodologies appropriate for their application in information practice.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,800.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.