4463 (v.6) Communication Studies 012

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Develops and builds upon skills introduced in Communication Studies 011 with a focus on report writing, evaluation skills, oral presentation and debate. Reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises are provided to improve communication skills and develop the confidence required to communicate effectively.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Written and read, spoken and listened effectively in a range of different social contexts. Given effective verbal presentations. Possessed the basic communication skills required for tertiary study - particularly the ability read academic texts and write competent reports.

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:

Communication Studies 012 Study Guide/Reader, Aboriginal Bridging Course, Curtin University, Bentley. This unit will mainly draw upon research documents gathered by students on Aboriginal organisations chosen for the major assignment.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Debates 20%, Exam 20%, Major assignment 30%, Participation 10%, Weekly written pieces 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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