304023 (v.2) Ed 418 - Effective Communication

Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Development of oral and written skills applicable to classroom practice, including oral presentation skills, and writing conventions applicable to summaries, essays, projects and technical reports. Study strategies, assignment presentation, examination techniques. Interpersonal communication and the role of nonverbal behaviour. Transactional models and the impact of gender and cultural differences on communication.

Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified the major components of the communication process and analyse various methods of appropriate communication in the workplace. Distinguished between the changing modes of communication in the workplace and apply them appropriately to your own situation. Recognised the different strategies associated with spoken and unspoken communication. Analysed someone's non-verbal behaviour. Written an essay. Researched and evaluated written information. Identified the key components of different reporting styles. Written a report. Identified and analysed the key components of successful meetings and group dynamics. Used a problem-solving strategy in a conflict situation. Demonstrated an understanding of the negotiation process. Explained the communication strategies involved in group decision making.
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:	Adler, R., Rosenfeld, L. and Towne, N. (1992). Interplay-the process of interpersonal communication. (5th edn.). New York, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Beisler, F., Scheeres, H. and Pinner, D. (1993). Communication skills. (2nd edn.). Melbourne: Longman Cheshire, Pty Ltd. DeVito, J.A. (2000). Human communication: The basic course.(8th Edn.). New York: Longman Fletcher, C. (1990). Essay clinic. Melbourne, The MacMillan Company of Australia. Fromkin, V., Collins, P. and Blair, D. (1998). An introduction to language. (Australian edn.). Sydney, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. McInerney, D. and McInerney. V. (1994). Educational psychology: Constructing learning. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Morgan, D. (1981). Communicating technology. Sydney, McGraw Hill. ;;Quirk, R., Greenbaum, S., Leech, G. and Svartnik, J. (1985). A comprehensive grammar of the English language. New York, Longman. Samson, J. & Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997). The essay: A guide to writing essays and reports in education. (3rd edn.). Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Robbins, S. P., Millett, B., Cacioppe, R. and Waters-Marsh. T (2001). Organisational behaviour. (3rd edn.). Sydney, Pearson Education Australia
Unit Texts:	Windshuttle, K. and Elliott, E. (1999). Writing, researching, communicating: Communication skills for the information age. Sydney, McGraw-Hill. Tyler, S., Cossen, C. and Ryan, C. (2002), Communication: A foundation course. Pearson Education Australia. Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997). The essay: A guide to writing essays and reports in education. (3rd Edn.) Perth, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment (Essay) 35%, Online forum participation 15%, Project Report 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.