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COMM12020 Communication in the Digital Age

Course details

A contextual approach to developing an understanding of the basics of communication. The emphasis is on public communication, using speech, print, visuals, and the World Wide Web as the primary means of ensuring a common understanding of meaning between audiences. The course explores current and emerging theories of human communication; the development of Internet and web technologies and their impact on individuals, organisations, cultures, and instructional communication. Electronic tutorials, chatroom and on-line discussion groups are used to ensure students have practical experience, as well as theoretical understanding, of electronic communication methodologies.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Prerequisite: Minimum of 36 Units
Student Contribution Band: 1
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Term 1, 2006 BDG BNE FLEX GDC MEL MKY ROK SYD
Term 3, 2006 BNE GDC MEL SYD
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