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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Debates 20%, Exam 20%, Major assignment 30%, Participation 10%, Weekly written pieces 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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