Communication Contexts

Course aim

To provide students with an advanced understanding of the theoretical knowledge in the specialised area of communication management and public relations in order to identify and provide solutions to complex technical or strategic issues within contemporary practice.

Course content

Students will build on knowledge and skills gained through their undergraduate study and direct their learning on the more specific theoretical and practical foundations of public relations and communication management.  Topics covered include: the place and practice of public relations in society; the development of communication and public relations theory and its impact on professional practice; strategic issues management and research skills; ethics and corporate social responsibility, and critical reflection of communication management and public relations practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Seminar (Online)	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Presentation, Project, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.