Organisational Communication (11106.1)

Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
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Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts And Communications Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020)
Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
How important is organisational communication to organisational success? Why do we trust some organisations but not others? In this unit you will learn about organisational models and explore the essential role of communication inside and outside organisations. You will learn about the challenges and opportunities communication presents in areas such as building efficient and cohesive teams, managing corporate reputation, issues and crisis communication, corporate social responsibility and change management. You explore how organisations engage with their stakeholders and maintain visibility in complex and challenging environments

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Examine the principles of organisational communication and its significance in change management and organisational culture;
2. Understand the global significance of corporate communication, including key aspects such as reputation, issues and crisis management and corporate social responsibility; and
3. Critically apply principles of relationship management and stakeholder engagement in fields such as public affairs, public relations and corporate communication.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2022 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2021 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 02 August 2021 On-Campus Dr Glen Fuller
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 On-Campus Dr Yoonmo Sang
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

There is no required textbook, but the following textbooks are recommended:

Miller, K., & Barbour, J. (2015). Organizational communication approaches and processes. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Mumby, D. K. (2019). Organizational communication: A critical introduction. Los Angeles, CA: SAGE. 

Please see 'Readings' listed each week under 'Timetable of Activities.' The required readings will be available on Canvas. 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Assessment 1:

Discussion leaders are required to write a discussion post (i.e., a brief overview of the assigned article and discussion questions about the article) on Canvas by midnight Thursday of the week where his/her assigned reading is allocated.

Discussion respondents are required to post their responses by midnight Sunday of the week where his/her chosen original posting (by a discussion leader) is posted.

Assessment 2:

An online quiz will be given in Week 7. 

Assessment 3:

  1. An annotated bibliography should be uploaded on Canvas before the deadline.
  2. The interview paper should be uploaded on Canvas before the deadline.

Participation requirements

It would be very difficult to succeed in this unit if: 

- lectures are not watched regualrly 

- readings are not engaged with critically 

- you do not engage with the discussion forum activities 

Note: Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission: 

- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;

- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately; 

- Practise effective physical distancing; 

- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures; 

- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and 

- Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice 

Required IT skills

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Incompatible units

  • None.

Equivalent units

9492 Corporate Communication.

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