7580 (v.6) Communication Principles 111

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Key aspects of research and written communication in academic and professional contexts, as well as working to develop skills in oral communication. Collaborative learning activities throughout the semester maintained to develop teamwork skills and the ability to articulate the practices that lead to successful collaboration.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Accessed information for research purposes, using electronic media, such as library databases, electronic databases and the internet. Critically evaluated texts appropriate to university study. Referencedwritten work using the Harvard system. Developed sound, logical arguments in both written and oral work. Made formal written and oral presentations in clear, concise English. Used the conventions of written essays and reports. Presented written documentsin an appropriate professional format. Worked collaboratively with others and articulated practices that lead to successful teamwork.

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:

Bate, D. and Sharpe, P., (1996). Writer's Handbook for University Students. Sydney, Harcourt Brace. Jaffe, C., (1998), Public Speaking - Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Society, 2nd ed. Belmont, California, Wadsworth. Kirkman, J. (1992). Good Style -Writing for Science and Technology. London, Spon. Marshall, L., and Rowland, F.(1998). A Guide to Learning Independently, 3rd ed. Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman. No author (2002). Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers, 6th ed. Milton, Queensland, John Wiley and Son. Windschuttle, K. and Elliot, E. (1999). Writing, Researching, Communicating, 3rd ed. Sydney, McGraw Hill.

Unit Texts:

Summers, J., and Smith, B. (2002). Communication Skills Handbook - How to Succeed in Written and Oral Communication. Milton, Queensland, Wiley and Sons.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Library assignment 10%, Assignments (3) 55%, Study journal 10%, Examination 25%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y