Undergraduate USA-COMM1072-2023

Communication and Media

Learn to analyse the world of communication. Reflect on your media consumption habits. Consider the ways that mass media influences yourself and those around you. Discover theories of communication that can be applied to a range of careers.

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Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

03 Apr 2023
18 Sep 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Understand the role and importance of communication and the media in human society.
Explore the historical development of communication and media technologies and their social consequences.
Explore a range of media texts and genres.
Identify the different forms and roles of communication in society.
Explore seminal communication and media theories and their application.
Demonstrate awareness of the multi-disciplinary nature of communication and its application.
Demonstrate understanding of the social, political, economic and technological aspects of communication and media.

Topics covered

- Introduction to the field of communication and media
- Understanding communication and media practice
- Non-verbal cultures
- Communication and media as a resource for trade
- The rise of literate cultures
- Communication and media as a resource for trade
- The rise of literate cultures
- Communication and media in a globalised world
- Semiotics
- Media power and the masses
- Mass consumption and consumption
- Persuasion in media effects research

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Throughout this course, you will be prompted to think about various types of communication and how and why these are used in different situations to produce different outcomes. You’ll be invited to reflect on your own media consumption habits to consider ways in which mass media influence your communication. By exploring how we communicate, you’ll gain greater insight into human behaviour and better understand your own role in society.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Communication and Marketing degrees.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Assessments

Continuous Assessment (40%)
Report (60%)

Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).