Non-Award | CUR-UNR02 | 2023
Foundations of Communication
Course information for 2023 intake
View information for 2024 course intakeCommunicate 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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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed,
- No prior study
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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$800
Upfront cost
$0
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About this subject
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).
- 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
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.
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- Structured discussion (10%)
- Group task (40%)
- Oral presentation (40%)
- Email Task (10%)
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Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment
Study load
0.125 EFTSL
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