AMU4720 Research issues and methodology
Faculty of Arts
AMU4720 Research issues and methodology is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
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Overview
This unit provides training in research methodologies and theoretical frameworks, including approaches to ethics and intellectual property management. Study is developed around a research project based on identified industry needs. The project is to be designed, developed and budgeted to proposal stage and becomes the basis for assessment in the unit. The unit provides the opportunity to explore vocational interests in a chosen aspect of the communications and media industry while maintaining a critical approach to research.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Literature reviewWritten40%
- Research proposalWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop critical awareness of theoretical, ethical and intellectual property issues relevant to research in academic and industry settings, and to do so in the context of developing a comprehensive research proposal;
- 2
Be trained in social sciences & humanities research methodologies and theoretical frameworks for research, including approaches to ethics and intellectual property management;
- 3
Learn to design, develop and budget a research project;
- 4
Explore vocational interests in a chosen aspect of various industries (like media & communication) while maintaining a critical approach to research.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Stefan Baechtold
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Stefan Baechtold
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU4720?
AMU4720 has no prerequisites.
When is AMU4720 offered?
In 2027, AMU4720 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU4720?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU4720 have an exam?
No. AMU4720 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.