COMN11-101: Introduction to Communication

Description

This foundational subject introduces the Communication discipline and establishes the importance of communication to our personal and professional lives. The subject focuses on the knowledge and understanding of communication needed to succeed in industry - and indeed - life. We apply key models, theories, and concepts to a wide range of communication issues and contexts, including close relationships, gender and diversity, social media, persuasion, and organisational culture.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the communication discipline and articulate various career pathways for students of communication.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of foundational communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts.
3. Apply acquired communication knowledge to a range of communication situations.
4. Reflect on the importance of communication in personal and professional contexts.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2021 [Standard]
• May 2021 [Standard]
• January 2021 [Standard]
• September 2020 [Standard - Introduction to Communication]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• May 2017 [Standard]

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