Business Communication (11170.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online Flexible On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra UC College, Bruce, ACT |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Business School | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain why effective communication is important in a corporate environment;
2. Apply theories and observations of verbal communication to real-world communication challenges;
3. Critique common formats of written business communication by recognising standard and nonstandard elements in examples of each format; and
4. Create business presentations that use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques effectively.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. 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
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
9527 Management CommunicationEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Summer Semester | 28 November 2022 | Online | Ms Katie Ley |
2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Ms Katie Ley |
2023 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Lili Zhang |
2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 30 May 2023 | Online | Ms Jennie Collins |
2023 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 3 | 18 September 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
Required texts
Required text:
- Dwyer, J. and Hopwood, N., 2019. The Business Communication Handbook. Cengage AU.
Optional (but should have it from other units):
- Bassot, B. (2016). The reflective journal. Macmillan International Higher Education.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items must be submitted in Canvas.
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit students MUST
- attempt all assessment items
- obtain at least overall 50% of the total mark
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
Activities |
Hours |
Weekly lecture |
11 |
Weekly workshops |
22 |
Weekly study commitment, in addition to the 2 items above: 2 hours/week, 12 times (including mid-term break) |
24 |
Mandatory Training Modules: preparation time of 10 hours |
10 |
Communication Critical Review (Parts 1 and 2): preparation time of 38 hours | 38 |
Portfolio of communication types: preparation time of 45 hours |
45 |
Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
This unit is conducted as a simulated learning environment. Professional engagement is required in the unit and this includes regular engagement with peers.
Required IT skills
Basic use of internet browsers (eg. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is essential.
Competent use of Word-processing, presentation and presentation tools (e.g. Microsoft Office suite) is highly desirable.
Reasonable competence in the use of Canvas is essential.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
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