Communication Workplace Learning PG (11635.1)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online On-Campus |
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 | Post Graduate Level | 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) |
This unit will provide students with opportunities to learn in situated workplace practice or in projects that have been established by clients from the communication industry. Throughout the unit, students will apply their theoretical knowledge and skills in communication to a professional role and will contribute to purposeful achievements in industry settings. In the process, they will acquire invaluable conceptual and practical skills and knowledge relating to professionalism, professional identity and knowledge of the self in the workplace. Students will reflect on this learning in the context of their developing or commencing career as a communication professional.
1. Apply understandings of theories of communication, and evaluate the application of their conceptual knowledge and practical skills, in professional contexts;
2. Reflect on their learning and achievement as a professional and their evolving contribution to the workplace and industry, and the knowledge, skills and capability needed to enable that contribution;
3. Analyse intellectual and creative engagement processes that enable teams to innovate and employ best practice in the communication industry; and
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the nuances of professional and ethical problem solving in a working environment.
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Apply understandings of theories of communication, and evaluate the application of their conceptual knowledge and practical skills, in professional contexts;
2. Reflect on their learning and achievement as a professional and their evolving contribution to the workplace and industry, and the knowledge, skills and capability needed to enable that contribution;
3. Analyse intellectual and creative engagement processes that enable teams to innovate and employ best practice in the communication industry; and
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the nuances of professional and ethical problem solving in a working environment.
Graduate attributes
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
Prerequisites
Must have passed 9 credit points.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Completion of Communicating Politics, Communication Theory: a toolbox for practical problem solving G, Smart Ideas for Communication G and Communication trends and innovation.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | Online | Dr Barbara Walsh |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | On-Campus | Dr Barbara Walsh |
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
Reading and resources available on Canvas
Participation requirements
180 hours for internships or project participation (in and out of workshop time).
Required IT skills
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit is an internship unit and therefore, additional student responsibilities may be required in addition to those described in this section. Work-place learning requires strict adherence to professional practice principles and ethics. Confidentiality of host organisations must always be maintained including for assessment items such as reports and presentations.
