308587 (v.1) Professional Writing and Presentation - Special Topics 393-5


 

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:Presentation skills in professional communication. Interpersonal and group skills. Presentation of self. Writing in the arts and related industries. Group communication. Listening. Non-verbal communication. Communication climates.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed an understanding of the range of workplaces in which writing plays a key role and the types and structures if workplace writing. An understanding of the ways ideas are generated and developed in the workplace. Critically analysed issues. An understanding of the elements of policy development. Developed skills and techniques in working collaboratively, meeting deadlines, critical thinking, information gathering and editing, structuring and formatting their own work.
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: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Letter and questionnaire 15%, Participation and preparation 20%, Presentation 20%, Report 35%, Tutorial presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

 

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