Public Writing

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  At the completion of this subject you should have:

  1. an enhanced understanding of the history of public writing
  2. a practical grasp of different forms of writing for the public in the communications fields
  3. ability to recognise relevant communication theories
  4. ability to understand the ethical dimensions of socially responsible writing that fits into corporate governance best practice
  5. the ability to identify and understand strategies that package the different forms of professional writing into campaigns and communications plans
  6. the ability to identify the impact of public writing on the public good, on particular stakeholders and on democracy and citizenship
  7. have a demonstrated understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts and skills students have gained over their degree.

• Topics covered

• Description

• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About Griffith University

Entry requirements

Others

Completion of at least one first year subject in Business Communication, Creative Writing, Journalism or Public Relations.

Additional requirements

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Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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