University of Sydney Handbooks - 2013 Archive

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Subject tables S - Z

Units of Study S - Z

Social policy

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Social Policy

Students commencing in 2011 will need to contact the Department directly to confirm completion of core units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Social Policy) must complete 24 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Social Policy) must complete 36 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Arts (Social Policy) must complete 48 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 36 credit points of elective units of study.
All candidates may select units from outside their specialisation up to a maximum of half the course requirements. Units of study may be selected from other faculties as part of this amount to a maximum of 6 credit points for Graduate Certificate candidates, and 12 credit points for Graduate Diploma and Master's candidates.

Core Units of Study

SCLG6902
Doing Social Research
6    N SCLG3003
Semester 1
SCLG6910
Social Policy International Perspectives
6    N SCWK6909
Semester 1

Elective Units of Study

SCLG6901
Citizenship Rights and Social Movements
6    N SCWK6901
Semester 2
SCLG6903
New Debates in Social Theory
6      Semester 1
SCLG6905
Independent Study and Report
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
SCLG6906
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is to be taken with SCLG6907
Semester 1
Semester 2
SCLG6907
Dissertation Part 2
6    C SCLG6906

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
SCLG6918
Introductory Quantitative Methods
6      Semester 2
DVST6901
Development: Critical Perspectives A
6    N SSCP6900
Semester 1
DVST6902
Development: Critical Perspectives B
6    N SSCP6901
Semester 2
DVST6904
Rethinking Poverty
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
SCWK6948
Social Policy Frameworks
6      Semester 1
SCWK6949
Global Social Policy
6      Semester 2
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Strategic public relations

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Strategic Public Relations

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relations are required to complete 24 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Public Relations are required to complete 36 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Strategic Public Relations are required to complete 48 credit points, including 24 credit points of core units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

MECO6908
Strategy Selection in Corporate PR
6      Semester 1
MECO6909
PR Management and Conflict Resolution
6      Semester 1
MECO6912
Political Public Relations
6      Semester 2
MECO6913
Public Opinion, Policy and Public Sphere
6      Semester 2

Elective Units of Study

MECO6900
News Writing
6    N MECO4101
Semester 1
Summer Main
MECO6901
Dealing with the Media
6      Semester 2
MECO6902
Legal & Ethical Issues in Media Practice
6      Semester 2
MECO6904
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MECO6905
Dissertation Part 2
6    P MECO6904

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MECO6911
Financial and Investor Communication
6      Semester 1
MECO6926
International Media Practice
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
MECO6927
Organisational Communication
6      Semester 2
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
SCLG6901
Citizenship Rights and Social Movements
6    N SCWK6901
Semester 2

Translation studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Translation Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies are required to complete 36 credit points, including 24 credit points of core units of study and 12 credit points of elective units
Candidates for the Master of Translation Studies are required to complete 72 credit points, including 30 credit points of core units of study, 24 credit points of additional core units of study and 18 credit point of elective units.
New enrolling students in either the Graduate Diploma or Master of Translation Studies should discuss with the Degree Director a study plan that meets these requirements. There will be no new admissions from Semester 2, 2013.

Core Units of Study

TRNS6902
Practical Translation
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
TRNS6904
Text Analysis and Translation
6      Semester 2
TRNS6906
Bicultural Comparison for Translators
6      Semester 1

Additional Core Units of Study

Available to Master candidates only.
TRNS6903
Advanced Practical Translation
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
TRNS6905
Translation Project
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
TRNS6910
Translation Fieldwork
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective Units of Study

ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
TRNS6901
Advanced Language Skills for Translators
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
EDPG5001
Language as Social Practice
6      Semester 1
EDPJ5024
English in Academic Settings
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
GCST5905
Identity Place and Culture
6      Semester 2
LNGS7006
Cross-Cultural Communication
6      Semester 2

US studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

US Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in US Studies are required to complete 24 credit points. Contact the US Studies Centre for the make up of core, core elective and elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in US Studies are required to complete 36 credit points. Contact the US Studies Centre for the make up of core, core elective and elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of US Studies are required to complete 48 credit points. Contact the US Studies Centre for the make up of core, core elective and elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Letters in US Studies are required to complete 72 credit points, including 30 credit points of core units of study, 24 credit points of elective units of study and 18 credit points selected from the additional electives available for the course.

Units of Study

USSC6901
Fundamentals of US Studies
6      Int March
USSC6902
US Politics: Presidency and Congress
6      Semester 2
USSC6905
US Economic Policy and Regulation
6      Semester 2
USSC6906
US Constitution
6      Semester 1
USSC6907
American Exceptionalism
6      Semester 1
USSC6909
The Anti-American Tradition
6      Semester 1
USSC6914
Key Issues in American Culture
6      Semester 1
USSC6916
Research Essay in US Studies
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Available to Master of US Studies candidates only.
Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6917
The American City
6      Semester 2
USSC6919
American Film and Hollywood
6      Semester 1
USSC6920
US Media: Politics, Culture, Technology
6      Winter Main
CISS6001
New Security Challenges
6      Semester 2
CISS6008
Population and Security
6      Semester 1
MECO6906
Literary Journalism: History and Theory
6      Semester 1
WMST6903
Gender, Media and Consumer Societies
6      Semester 1
EDPK5003
Developing a Research Project
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
FINC6013
International Business Finance
6    P FINC5001
Semester 1
IBUS6001
International Business Strategy
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
IBUS6002
Cross-Cultural Management
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,

Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
IBUS6016
Social Entrepreneurship
6    A IBUS5002, or completion of at least 24 credit points
Semester 1
MKTG6013
International and Global Marketing
6    P MKTG5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
Additional Electives available for Master of Letters in US Studies
USSC6201
Treatise Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6202
Treatise Part 2
6    P USSC6201

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6203
Treatise Part 3
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6204
Internship
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6205
Internship Project
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6207
Exchange 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6208
Exchange 2
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6209
Exchange 3
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
USSC6210
Exchange 4
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2