Voice and Engagement in Organisational Communication PG (11643.1)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Voice and Engagement in Organisational Communication PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online real-time
On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts & Communication 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 examines the role of employee voice in organisational communication. Employee voice is often framed in conflict with organisation leadership. This unit explores contemporary challenges in the postmodern workplace for organisational culture, maintaining employee loyalty, and facilitating change. Students learn contemporary methods and media used for organisational communication and employee engagement.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify and summarise the role of employee voice, agency and engagement in organisational communication;
2. Recognise and respond to a range of contemporary institutional, political and cultural issues in organisational communication;
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of organisational communications practices in change management contexts; and
4. Articulate the importance and influence of organisational relationships and the role of leadership in communication practice.


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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
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 - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 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
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online real-time Dr Ashleigh Haw
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Ashleigh Haw
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Dr Ashleigh Haw
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 Online real-time Dr Ashleigh Haw
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

See the Reading List on Canvas

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

 

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  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
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Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

None

Required IT skills

Students must be able to access and use their UC student email accounts, the Canvas learning site, various social media channels, and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

This unit involves online tutorials 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 working 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'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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