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HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator

Semester 2, 2023 Springfield On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Humanities & Communication
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Enrolment is not permitted in HAC1000 if CMS1000 or CMS1100 has been previously completed

Overview

To succeed at university and in your career, you need to have effective communication skills to present yourself and your work confidently in a range of contexts. This course will provide foundational skills that can be applied beyond your studies to ensure your ongoing success as a skilled communicator. You will be exposed to a range of practical models to help you identify your current skills and knowledge, outline opportunities for growth and development, confidently transition into new professional settings and contexts, and empower you to be a skilful and persuasive communicator.

As a first-year student, you will participate in practical activities and workshops designed to help you maximise your academic success and future employability during your career path. The course comprises written and oral communication skills; academic, information and digital literacies; self-directed learning; and critical thinking to help you succeed in academic and professional contexts. This course will foster your self-belief and agency to communicate inclusively with a clear purpose and strengthen your skills in reflection and self-awareness. The course will be delivered through collaborative discussions and portfolio development.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Identify and apply key communication models, their principles and elements to your personal, study and work lives.
  2. Develop and refine the strategies and skills required to communicate persuasively in a range of contexts including personal, academic and professional.
  3. Apply written and oral communication skills to develop a systematic approach to planning and drafting for diverse settings.
  4. Discuss and present evidence-based ideas and arguments.
  5. Engage with feedback using skills in reflection, self-awareness, critical thinking and problem solving.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. The Model of Communication and its application 20.00
2. Knowing your audience and effective engagement 20.00
3. Communicating ethically and professionally 20.00
4. Critical thinking and argument 20.00
5. Interpersonal dynamics and intra-personal barriers to communication 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required 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 (%)
Assignments Written Quiz No 10
Assignments Oral Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) No 40
Assignments Written Portfolio No 50
Date printed 9 February 2024