COMMUNICATION THEORY AND ANALYSIS
STC2CTA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In general terms, as full a spectrum as possible of communication and public relations theory will be taught in this subject. These include theories of relationships, theories of communication, theories of social influence and received response and theories and models of practice. One of central ideas behind the degree is that practitioners inform their work with both an understanding of theoretical concepts and research practices and principles. This follows the ideas expressed by Cornelissen (2000) who see strong advantages in practitioners being more reflective rather than intuitive. Modern society demands an integrated approach to managing communication. It looks more to the use of theory, rather than a traditional problem solving approach to issues and problems. It believes that practitioners who are constantly reviewing and questioning their practice, in the end provide superior service and can also provide a more sophisticated interpretation of events in a period of change.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kevin Brianton
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 30 Credit points of first year STC subjects, or coordinators approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Application of communication theory to strategic communication practice.
- Activities:
- Examination of a particular issue or event from the point of view informed by different theories of communication.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Comparative analysis of the application of different communication theories as they emerge over time.
- Activities:
- Historical analysis of the way different communication theories have been used to explain significance social activities. EG. Critical theory and popular culture and Audience theory and popular culture.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Knowledge, Comprehension and Understanding of an Individual Communciation Theory or Theorist.
- Activities:
- Class group presentation which demonstrates the central elements of a communication theory and its cultural context.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)