Communicating with Diverse Audiences G (11938.1)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Communicating with Diverse Audiences G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online real-time
On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
UC - Canberra, Online
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts & Communication 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)
In this unit, students will learn about the information and communication needs and preferences of diverse groups, including First Nations communities, and people who are marginalised and vulnerable. We will explore what Governments and communities around the globe learned about communicating with these groups in times of crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why these lessons should be incorporated into communication and engagement practice in and outside crises. Students will reflect on diverse communications needs and preferences and gain a critical understanding of these through development of targeted communication and engagement programs.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate why communication and engagement programs and campaigns need to consider diverse cohorts - including First Nations communities;
2. Understand and analyse the challenges and opportunities of organisational communication and engagement with diverse communities, including in times of crisis;
3. Critique the principles of community-led communication and engagement in a range of contexts; and
4. Apply community-led principles in the design of a communication and engagement program.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways


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 Study Block 1 19 January 2026 Online real-time Dr Senada Meskin
2026 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 08 June 2026 Online real-time Dr Russell Kirkpatrick
2026 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 08 June 2026 On-campus Dr Russell Kirkpatrick
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online real-time Dr Ashleigh Haw
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Ashleigh Haw
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 31 August 2026 Online real-time Dr Senada Meskin
2027 Bruce, Canberra Study Block 1 18 January 2027 Online real-time Dr Senada Meskin
2027 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 07 June 2027 Online real-time Dr Russell Kirkpatrick
2027 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 07 June 2027 On-campus Dr Russell Kirkpatrick
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Dr Ashleigh Haw
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 Online real-time Dr Ashleigh Haw
2027 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 30 August 2027 Online real-time Dr Senada Meskin
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

All required (and recommended) readings will be provided via the Readings List page in Canvas.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  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.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

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

In order to pass this unit, it is most important that students pay close attention to:

  • assessment requirements and due dates
  • expectations around academic integrity
  • engaging diligently with the teaching material

If you are struggling to meet these expectations, you should let your unit convener know, and seek help and support as soon as possible.

Required IT skills

This unit involves an online weekly tutorial (via the Canvas 'Virtual Room'). To participate, students will need a reliable internet connection and a working microphone, which will generally be available via your smartphone or webcam camera.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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