COM505 Individual Communication Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines the management of communication from the perspective of an individual. Covering communication issues drawn from a wide range of fields such as interpersonal communication to semiotics and mass media studies, the subject examines their relevance to senior communication advisers and professionals.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance * | Bathurst |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: COM505
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the theories and contexts of interpersonal communication management.
- be able to analyse the role of culture in organisations and the constraints it places on interpersonal communication.
- be able to analyse basic skills of communication competence.
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of conflict and how to manage it.
- be able to discuss the effects of change on communication management.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Universals of interpersonal communication.
Axioms of interpersonal communication.
Culture in interpersonal communication.
The self in interpersonal communication self concept.
Apprehension and assertiveness.
Perception in interpersonal communication.
Listening in interpersonal communication.
Effectiveness in interpersonal communication.
Verbal and non verbal messages.
Relationship development and deterioration.
Relationship maintenance and repair.
Power and conflict in interpersonal relationships.
Interpersonal communication and relationships in the workplace.
Residential School
This subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
Nil
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.