COM538 Communication in Organisations (16)
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This subject examines communication in organisations from a range of standpoints. Students apply different models and theories to analyse professional communication, individual communication styles and communication management. Functionalist, interpretive and critical approaches are used to underpin analysis of communication in contemporary organisations. Students develop critical thinking, reflective, analytic and strategic skills through theory-informed observation, case analysis and problem-based learning. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Online | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: COM538
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate specialised knowledge of theories and frameworks for analysing interpersonal and professional communication in organisations and other contexts
- be able to demonstrate ability to critically and systematically assess communication requirements and make high level judgments concerning communication processes in organisations.
- be able to evaluate organisational communication and construct a strategic communication plan
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Individual and cross cultural communication styles and differences
- Professional communication in organisations
- Strategic communication planning and processes
- Functional, interpretive and critical approaches to understanding and managing communication in organisations
- Assessing and evaluating communication in organisations
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
