301018 (v.2) Professional Writing and Presentation 112

Area:

Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Reading, analysing and contextualising professional communication. Analysis of texts to a variety of contexts - personal, interpersonal, organisational, and public. Decoding non-verbal communication. Issues of cross-cultural communication with emphasis on arts communication. Analysis of videos, speeches and electronic texts. Analysis of communication strategies in a variety of arts communications newsletters, in-house journals, reviews and brochures.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Enhanced their professional writing and presentation skills. Developed an understanding of argument and debate as culturally positioned, arising from specific cultural contexts and directed to specific audiences. Been introduced to the skills of presenting arguments in various forms and genres, written and oral and in real professional contexts. Developed through the concept of 'responsible advocacy', an awareness of the ethical issues involved in arguing for particular points of view. Increased skills of self-presentation in various media and technologies. Developed research skills as a part of their ability to present cases effectively.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Windschuttle, Keith. and Elliot, Elizabeth. (1999), Writing, researching, communicating: communication skills for the information age. Sydney, McGraw Hill.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 15%, Assignment 2 25%, Grammar test 15%, Oral presentation 15%, Participation and preparation 15%, Tutorial 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y