Non-award CUR-UNR02-2019

Foundations of Communication

Communicate through writing, the spoken word and graphic representation. List the techniques associated with each of these methods. Draft a blog or a wiki as part of a team project. Devise and deliver an oral presentation aided by visual elements.

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Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

2019

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Nov 2018
25 Feb 2019
27 May 2019
26 Aug 2019
25 Nov 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

identify and use interpersonal strategies appropriate for purpose and audience when communicating in spoken, written and online modes in the learning environment
execute an oral presentation using visual tools format to enhance the message
participate in a team project and produce a blog or wiki on an assigned topic that demonstrates effective online, interpersonal and collaborative learning practices
demonstrate competent communicative skill in using English for academic purposes (in reading, writing, speaking and listening activities).

Topics covered

- Introduction, academic and digital integrity
- Understanding what communication is
- Communication types and settings
- Effective communication skills
- Visual communication
- Online security, social media and online educational tools
- Collaborating and communicating effectively in teams
- Working in teams
- Public speaking and oral presentations
- Oral communication tools
- University learning environment
- Revision, trial presentation submission
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Blog
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Web links
  - Wikis

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

Students develop their knowledge and skills in effective spoken, written and graphic communication in a tertiary context. Communication strategies appropriate for purpose and audience are applied in practical and interactive learning tasks involving interpersonal communication, presentation, negotiation and language skills.

Please Note: This subject cannot be used as credit towards a university degree. However, it is designed to enable students to qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Structured discussion (15%)
Group task (35%)
Individual Reflection (10%)
Oral presentation (40%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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