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Learning Outcomes
1. | Identify and assess key issues in the discipline of communication studies and present their contemporary relevance; | ||
2. | Elaborate the importance and key role of communication in personal, interpersonal, intrapersonal, professional, social and cultural life; | ||
3. | Investigate and synthesise some key research areas and issues related to the study of communication; | ||
4. | Apply analytical thinking and conceptualisation skills to a range of issues in communication interactions; and | ||
5. | Synthesise theoretical and analytical ideas and apply them to 'real life' communication situations. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Assignment | Blog - Focused critique on communication | 10% |
Presentation | Oral interactive presentation | 20% |
Report | Group communication report | 30% |
Test | VU Short Answer Test | 40% |
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