Description
This subject is premised on the belief that an evolved understanding of human communication is central to the construction of personal identities and relationships, and further, our engagement in our social world. Therefore, this subject aims to help you acquire an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and perspectives that govern the study and practice of relational communication. In reviewing alternative approaches within the field, you will explore issues related to the development, maintenance, and dissolution of relationships across a range of contexts. Incorporating a 'dark side' approach to the study of personal communication, you will critically examine topics ranging from attraction and love to conflict, gossip, privacy, deception, and transgressions. You will further develop your abilities to engage with and analyse research and theory about relationships and apply your newly acquired knowledge to analyse real-world communication problems.
Subject details
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Code | COMN71-104 |
| EFTSL | 0.125 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Society & Design |
| Semesters offered |
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| Credit | 10 |
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Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of relational communication. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of relational communication. 2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of key theories, concepts and controversies in research on relationships. 2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of key theories, concepts and controversies in research on relationships. 3. Critically reflect on relational communication theory and research. 3. Critically reflect on relational communication theory and research. 4. Apply acquired theoretical knowledge to real world communication problems or practice. 4. Apply acquired theoretical knowledge to real world communication problems or practice. 5. Interpret, analyse, and theorise on communication issues from a 'dark side' perspective. 5. Interpret, analyse, and theorise on communication issues from a 'dark side' perspective.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: ? | Nil |
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| Restrictions: ? | Nil |
Subject outlines
Subject dates
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| Enrolment opens | 18/07/2021 |
| Semester start | 13/09/2021 |
| Subject start | 13/09/2021 |
| Cancellation 1? | 27/09/2021 |
| Cancellation 2? | 04/10/2021 |
| Last enrolment | 26/09/2021 |
| Withdraw – Financial? | 09/10/2021 |
| Withdraw – Academic? | 30/10/2021 |
| Teaching census? | 08/10/2021 |