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COMN13-325: Persuasion and Influence

Description

Study of the formation and maintenance of attitudes, social stereotypes, and the desire to conform is central to our understanding of our social beliefs and judgments about other individuals and groups. Students of workplace communication, health communication, advertising, public relations, and journalism will learn about the dynamics of persuasive messages through studying theories and research on behaviour and attitudes, prejudice, aggression, altruism, and interpersonal attraction.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: COMN13-325
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Communication, Film, and Creative Media
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Describe the attitudes and key concepts that underlie persuasion.
  2. Analyse and critique persuasive techniques and their influence on audiences.
  3. Produce and consume persuasive communication guided by ethical standards.
  4. Create messages that change, reinforce or shape the attitudes, beliefs, and/or behaviours of the receiver.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024