Philosophies of Communication, Technologies and Change PG (9434.3)

This unit explores the contemporary philosophies behind communication practices and technologies and their role in the social, economic and political worlds in which we live. It critiques the relationships between technological change and our social, cultural, political and economic practices and institutions.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of key contemporary philosophical approaches to communication, technology and change;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the global, spatial, temporal, social and cultural context of change;
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the varying perspectives of stakeholders in communication technology assemblages; and
4. Identify complex issues, synthesise and develop high-level, independent responses and communicate these to diverse audiences.

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
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
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 - evaluate and adopt new technology
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

3 credit points towards Graduate Certificate in Social Media and Public Engagement.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

Broad knowledge developed through Bachelor degree or equivalent.