STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION IN SOCIETY
STC5SOC
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject is about 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.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Lisa Tam
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.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an understanding of how strategic communication contributes to society
- Activities:
- Reading, analysing, discussing and reflecting on case studies
City Campus, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa Tam
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Six 7.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Taught with STC5SOC (Weeks 2, 6 and 10 of semester) Now to be listed as STCCOS
Fri August 5, September 2, October 7 - 2.30 to 9 pm
Sat August 6, September 3, October 8 - 9.30 to 3.30 pm
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Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| An essay on the impact of strategic communication in any areas covered in the subject (3600 words) | 40 | 01 | |
| Analyse a case study covered in the subject #2 (2700 words equivalent) | 30 | 01 | |
| Analyse a case study covered in the subject (2700 words equivalent) | 30 | 01 |