Public Relations Theory and Practice
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
COMM 1057
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
101338
4.5
Yes
School of Creative Industries
To introduce students to the principles of public communication by examining the concepts, theories and contexts of professional practice
This course covers a diverse range of public communication theory and practice to provide a foundation for the higher level courses in the professional major. This course introduces fundamental theoretical principles and practices underpinning various forms of public communication. It provides an understanding of the political, economic, social and technological context of organisations' communication approaches, particularly public relations and advertising.
Johnston, J & Sheehan, M (eds) 2014, Public relations: theory and practice, 4th edn, Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW
COURSE ALERT: This course is not available to students who have completed: COMM 1055 Public Relations 1 CMM
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1.5 hours x 13 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE) | |||
Lecture | 1.5 hours x 10 days | ||
Tutorial | 1.5 hours x 10 days | ||
Tutorial (Online Discussion) | 1 hour x 5 days | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1.5 hours x 13 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x 10 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
Workshop (assignment workshop) | 1 hour x 10 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE | |||
External | 3 hours x 13 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Essay, Learning log/Journal, Project
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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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.