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CMS1010 Introduction to Communication Studies

Semester 1, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Humanities & Communication
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

Human interactions, including those between individuals, nations and cultures involve communication. This course introduces the study of human communication and the basic skills of critical interpretation and analysis of communication forms. Communication in a range of social contexts will be explored through textual and discursive devices.

This course is a foundation course in Communication Studies. It introduces students to the study of a broad range of communication texts, forms and systems. Students will apply major approaches to textual and discourse analysis and develop skills in communications scholarship and critical thinking. This course provides an introduction to topics and perspectives that are explored at a more advanced level in subsequent courses in the Communications minor.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. competently use appropriate communications vocabulary and key theories;
  2. articulate a range of perspectives in the analysis of communication forms and contexts;
  3. identify and apply selected communication theories;
  4. critically analyse and interpret written and image texts.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Critical Interpretation and analysis 20.00
2. Models of communication and language 20.00
3. Communication vocabulary and theory 20.00
4. Reading spoken, written and visual texts 30.00
5. Communication in context 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

精东传媒app materials and readings can be accessed on 精东传媒app Desk. All other study materials must be downloaded or accessed from the 精东传媒app Desk for this course.

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

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Critique (written) No 20 1,2
Assignments Written Planning document No 30 1,2,3
Assignments Written Report No 50 2,3,4
Date printed 9 February 2024