| Semester 1, 2022 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Humanities & Communication |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Enrolment is not permitted in CMS1000 if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
Overview
Advances in communication are occurring globally at a rapid rate. In the contemporary world, effective communication requires an understanding of these new complex processes. It also requires individuals to possess a broad range of transferable skills to meet the demands of change, and to apply these in an equally broad range of contexts.
This course presents an introduction to the theory and practice of communication, with particular application to academic and professional settings. Students study the processes of research and scholarship, and of tailoring communication for specific audiences. Students develop an understanding of barriers to communication, and strategies which can be used to overcome these barriers. Verbal and nonverbal communication, critical thinking skills and the dynamics of interpersonal and group communication will be explored. Students also gain the written, verbal and personal transferable skills essential to their role in a rapidly changing environment.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- define and describe the process of communication;
- demonstrate management, planning and organisation skills by comprehending and adapting styles of written and oral communication to the needs of particular audiences;
- demonstrate ethical research and inquiry skills by analysing and developing a given task, conducting a targeted literature review, and identifying and applying referencing principles using an accepted referencing system;
- demonstrate academic and literacy skills by evaluating credibility of sources;
- demonstrate both written and oral communication skills including a systematic approach to drafting, revising and editing, and the development of logical, clear, concise, balanced arguments;
- examine problem-solving and decision-making strategies;
- examine the dynamics of communication within groups and within organizations;
- explore the dynamics of interpersonal communication across a range of contexts;
- demonstrate cultural literacy skills by exploring principles of nonverbal communication and a range of strategies designed to overcome barriers to communication;
- identify a range of interpersonal communication strategies to minimise barriers to effective communication.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Foundation module | 20.00 |
| 2. | Capstone module | 20.00 |
| 3. | Written communication module | 10.00 |
| 4. | Oral communication module | 10.00 |
| 5. | Clear thinking, problem solving and decision making module | 10.00 |
| 6. | Interpersonal communication module | 10.00 |
| 7. | Nonverbal communication module | 10.00 |
| 8. | Group and organisational communication module | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ORAL PRESENTATION | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ESSAY AND PLAN | 40 | 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| ONLINE EXAMINATION | 30 | 2,6,7,8,9,10 |