COM331 Emerging Practitioner (8)

This subject requires students to be able to reflect on all course learnings and to integrate those reflections into their approach to professional practice and pursuit of life-long learning. Students will review the e-portfolio developed throughout the course and reflect on their progress in developing the competencies of a professional communicator. Students reflect on the graduate learning outcomes they take into professional practice as they conclude their studies. 

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information and Communication Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed CCI302.

Subject Relationships

CCI302 This subject shares content with CCI302.

Incompatible Subjects

CCI302

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to reflect on all course learnings as they enter professional practice;
  • be able to evaluate and discuss pertinent professional issues;
  • be able to demonstrate evidence of a network of industry and/or academic contacts relevant to professional aspirations; and
  • be able to develop a professional portfolio that includes an e-portfolio and professional CV.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Entering the workplace
  • Interviewing skills
  • Addressing selection criteria
  • Professional practice contexts
  • Professional body regulations and requirements
  • Networking and relationship management
  • Mentoring/Mentee relationship
  • ePortfolio and professional CV

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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