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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Library assignment 10%, Assignments (3) 55%, Study journal 10%, Examination 25%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91500 Language and Literature (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 1 | Y | | | | 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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