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Pro Vice-Chancellor of Division
Peter Putnis, BA (Hons) N’cle, NSW, PhD ANU
Deputy Director
Ron Miller
Head of School of Creative Communication and Culture
Studies
Associate Professor Christina Slade
Head of School of
Information Management and Tourism
Patricia A. Milne, TC Syd TC,
BA (Lib & Inf.St) Riverina-Murray Inst. Higher Ed, GradDip Arts, MA,
PhD Canberra, AALIA
Head of School of Languages and International
Education
Kate Wilson, MA (Hons) Edinburgh, GradDip Ed Canberra
CAE, MEd SAust
Head of School of Professional
and Community Education
Dr Barbara Pamphilon
Head of School of
Professional Communication
Professor Warwick Blood
Head of
School of Teacher Education
Professor Alison Elliott
Business Team
Manager
Karyn Ward
Student Affairs Manager
Nick Littlewood
General
Enquiries
1C143 (02) 6201 2625
The Division of Communication and Education presently offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses leading to the awards listed on the previous page. Students should refer to the section of this Handbook entitled Information for Students, in particular those paragraphs covering definition of University terms, admission, enrolment and academic progress. Prospective and newly-enrolled students should also note the knowledge assumed for each course.
The Sub-Division of Communication has three Schools, namely the School of Creative Communication and Culture Studies, the School of Information Management and Tourism, and the School of Professional Communication Studies.
The Sub-Division of Education comprises the School of Languages and International Education, the School of Professional and Community Education, and the School of Teacher Education
Any student at the University of Canberra may be expected to use computers for e-mail, online research, and word processing. Students can access their individual student records including academic record, examination results, library borrowing record and network printing account via the Internet-based Online Student Information System (OSIS). Some subjects and courses make teaching material available through the Internet and use the computer network for communication within the subject or course. Other courses may be offered off campus and/or in intensive mode. (A course delivered in intensive mode involves blocks of teaching -for example a block of four weeks full-time teaching - instead of the standard delivery of a set number of lectures and tutorials each week for a standard semester.)
For those courses which involve the use of information technology for the delivery of part or all of the course, the University offers a range of services to assist students to acquire the necessary skills. Student training and awareness programs are provided by different areas of the University including the Library, Computer Centre and Academic Divisions. For details see: http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/student.html
Computer facilities and services are in great demand and students may wish to arrange access to the Internet directly from their home. See: http://www.canberra.edu.au/uc/dial-in/ for specific requirements.
For information about special requirements for any particular course, students should contact the relevant Divisional Office.
Provides individual consultations and
small group workshops in language and study skills for all students from
non-English speaking backgrounds.
Enquiries: 1B24, telephone (02) 6201
2124
Students are supplied with information during their orientation sessions to assist them with the selection of an approved major or minor.
Programs are
deliberately varied in teaching-learning method, involving large group, small
group and individual activities, the use of various media, and a wide variety of
professional experience, field work and assignments. Within the Sub-Division of
Education, evaluation is
normally by continuous assessment rather than
terminal examination, and students are generally consulted on the assessment
procedures to be followed and are involved in continuing processes of evaluation
and further development of the courses.
The Communication Learning Resource Centre (CLRC) has a number of iMac computers and a printer for student use, a large meeting room with comfy chairs and tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge and a microwave. Other resources include videos, course readings and some lecture notes, a photocopier, overhead projector, lockers and a small room which can be booked for group study or student meetings. In addition appointments can be made with senior students who can assist with study skills, oral and written communication, research and basic IT skills. The CLRC is available for use by all Communication students and by staff for project work, one-on-one consultation, small group seminars and related activities.
Location: 1C33
Enquiries: Telephone (02) 6201 2172
Web page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/uc/clrc
The Curriculum Resources
Centre (CRC) is the learning resource and support centre for Education students.
The CRC is a meeting place for students with areas for group work, carrels for
viewing videos and computers for email and Internet use. Resources can be
borrowed and include books, kits, videos, educational software, puppets,
cassette recorders, video cameras and equipment for maths, science and early
childhood. There is a special section where lecture tapes, articles and readings
for many Education units are held. As part of the centre, there is a Materials
Preparation Area that is available to all staff and students on campus. Services
include binding for assignments and reading bricks, B&W and colour
photocopying, transparencies (B&W and colour) and laminating. The CRC is
open year round from 9:15am to 4:45pm although hours during teaching weeks are
extended until 7.00pm Monday to Thursday.
Location: Building 5, Level
A
Enquiries: telephone: (02) 6201 2965
Web page: http://www.crc.education.edu.au
The entry level for each double degree course is determined in consultation between this Division and the Division of Management and Technology. Admission to a double degree course will ensure that the student will be permitted to proceed into the Bachelor of Laws component of the course. However, before the final two years (full-time equivalent) of the Bachelor of Laws course can be undertaken, students undertaking a double degree must have satisfied the academic requirements for the first degree in the double degree course. It is essential to include in the first degree the approved Law major as an elective. They will be awarded the first degree before proceeding to the final two years of the Law degree.
Many of the subjects students are required or elect to undertake contain compulsory elements of professional experience, and students will be expected to meet their own transport costs to and from placements.
The University of Canberra is an educational institution rather than an employing authority. Students are advised to acquaint themselves with any specific requirements of employing authorities that are additional to academic requirements.
For internship and employment, beginning teachers will be required to have a criminal records check made by the employing authorities.
Field study or placements may comprise a part or whole of some of the subjects students are required or elect to take during their course of study. Students will be expected to meet their own transport costs involved in such field classes or placements.
Latest update: 18/03/03