Thinking Communication
UndergraduateMUR-COM1002027
Course information for 2027 intake
Communication changes across one-to-one, group and work settings. Study how psychology and sociology can explain group, workplace, intercultural and academic communication.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 18 July 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 26 July 2027
- Price from
- $2,257
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Thinking Communication
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Explain communication as a process of message decoding and encoding in relation to perspectives and contexts.
- Apply discipline concepts and approaches to analyse communication patterns and their effects in a range of communication fields.
- Identify communication barriers and offer solutions in the contexts of interpersonal, group, organisational, public, and professional communication.
- Utilise communication skills of listening and giving feedback in interpersonal, group, and organisational communication.
- Employ basic skills of scholarly communication, including critical reading, academic writing, cogent argumentation, persuasive speech, and meticulous referencing.
- Defining communication
- Approaches to communication
- Decoding messages
- Encoding messages
- Interpersonal communication
- Group communication
- Organisational communication
- Public communication
- Professional communication
- Scholarly communication and academic discourse
This subject introduces students to the study of human communication with a focus on professional communication. It invites students to think about the impact communication has on every aspect of their lives. The subject acquaints students with basic concepts of and approaches to Communication Studies. Blended with theories and practical concerns from psychological and sociological perspectives, the unit addresses decoding and encoding in interpersonal, group, organisational, public, intercultural, and scholarly communication.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
Assessment in this subject includes an exam. Majority of OUA students will be required to complete their final exam remotely online (Remote eExam) via myMurdoch Learning (LMS), using Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor. You will require a device meeting the minimum standards with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection and perform a one-time installation of ‘Respondus LockDown Browser’ using the unique Murdoch link. You are required to complete the mandatory practice quiz before the start of the exam period to ensure a smooth experience on the day. More information regarding Respondus can be found on the Remote eExam page: https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/RemoteExams
- Research Essay (20%)
- Oral Presentation (30%)
- Weekly exercises including quizzes and short answer questions (20%)
- Final Invigilated Exam (Remote eExam using Respondus) (30%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MUR-COM-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Communication
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
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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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMUR-COM-DEG