Industry and Identity: Challenges and Triumphs G (11638.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus Online |
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.
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.
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
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 problems2. 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 2024 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 |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Prof Felix Stravens |
2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Online | Prof Felix Stravens |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Temple Uwalaka |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Online | Mr Temple Uwalaka |
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Required texts
Readings will be available on Canvas
Participation requirements
The panel attendance is important and is directly related to assignment 2. Being diligent by listening to lectures and attending tutorials will provide you additional support to successfully complete the assessments.
Required IT skills
Navigate through Canvas and basic Microsoft skills. If you have an interest to engage with the panelists, you will need a working mic and camera.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
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- Semester 1, 2023, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (211772)
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