Industry and Identity: Challenges and Triumphs G (11638.1)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Industry and Identity: Challenges and Triumphs G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts And Communications 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 explore and deconstruct contemporary communications challenges in diverse contexts: inhouse in corporate and public sector organisations, not for profits and industry associations, or in consultancies, startups or collaborative networks. Using a case study approach, it will explore the dilemmas, challenges and opportunities in modern communication practice; how professionals address these and the outcomes produced. It will also explore the personal and professional strategies employed by communication leaders in navigating complex stakeholder and management demands.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Interpret and apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge of communication to explore its role at macro societal and micro organisational levels;
2. Assess and articulate how communications can be enacted in a variety of organisational contexts to meet complex and diverse needs;
3. Explore and deconstruct responses to contemporary communication challenges, whilst considering organisational, ethical and social impacts of communication practice; and
4. Critically analyse the personal and professional techniques and strategies employed by communication leaders to navigate demands and dilemmas that are unique to the profession.


Graduate attributes

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 - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
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

Must have passed 9 credit points.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 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
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 Online real-time Dr Glen Fuller
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Dr Glen Fuller
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Glen Fuller
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online real-time Dr Glen Fuller
Not available

Required texts

Readings will be available on Canvas.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.

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  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

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Participation requirements

The panel attendance is important and is directly related to Assessmentt 2. 

Required IT skills

Navigate through Canvas, basic Microsoft skills including Powerpoint and basic video/screen recording. If you have an interest to engage with the panelists, you will need a working mic and camera, and access to Zoom. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.