STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION IN SOCIETY

STC5SOC

2014

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject positions the field of strategic communication in society. Using the case study method it explores the role of strategic communication in influencing and changing issues affecting society, including globalisation, sustainability, international development, media ownership and medical and health issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: John Benson

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Master of Strategic Communication (AMSC or AMSTC) or the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication (AGSC) or the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication (ACSC).

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Approval must be obtained from the Program Coordinator. This subject is a core to the Master of Strategic Communication. This subject will be taught in block mode in Sem 2 in the city campus and block mode in Sem 1 off-shore.

City, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Benson

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 38 - 38
One 6.5 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 38 to week 38 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."

SeminarWeek: 38 - 38
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on saturday during the day from week 38 to week 38 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."

SeminarWeek: 36 - 36
One 6.5 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."

SeminarWeek: 36 - 36
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on saturday during the day from week 36 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."

SeminarWeek: 33 - 33
One 6.5 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."

SeminarWeek: 33 - 33
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on saturday during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
An essay on the impact of strategic communication in any areas covered in the subject (3600 words)		40
Analyse a case study covered in the subject #2 (2700 words equivalent)		30
Analyse a case study covered in the subject (2700 words equivalent)		30

Distance Education, 2014, Semester 1, Distance Education