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304035 (v.2) Communications 501


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

303227 (v.2) Communications 101 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Development of written, oral, electronic and interpersonal skills in communicating with others. Provides a vocationally orientated approach including the basis of communications and principles of usage, study skills, assignment and report writing, writing short briefs, journal articles, letters and summaries. Oral presentation in formal and informal settings. Introduction to business communication skills. Information literacy in citation, referencing and bibliography is developed.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Selected an appropriate style and presented in that style, with relevant and accurate information. Interpreted and followed oral instructions. Delivered clear and concise oral and or written instructions. Presented clear concise and organised information. Cited references and made bibliographic entries consist with a given style (DARE based on Harvard). Demonstrated capacity to meet time lines. Framed researchable questions. Used a variety of media to retrieve information.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Cielens, M and Strachan, J., (1999), The Business of Communicating, 4th ed, Sydney, McGraw Hill Book Co. DARE., (1994), Style Guide, A Guide to students for the Presentation of Dissertations, Theses and Assignments, Maine, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of New England.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Written and oral presentations 100%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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