Professional communications
6 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and one hour of tutorials per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prohibitions: BUS2030, SYS2204
Objectives On completion of the subject, students should be able to plan and deliver effective oral presentations; plan and effectively participate in meetings; and identify and implement strategies of effective conflict management.
Synopsis Topics covered include theories of communication; the self in communication; the characteristics and functions of language; note-taking; summarising; effective listening; reading skills; non-verbal communication; meeting procedure; working in groups; organisational networks; interpersonal communication; interviews; leadership; presentation skills; the art of persuasion; computer-aided visuals; audience identification.
Assessment Examination (2.5 hours): 80%
* Presentation: 10%
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Mid-semester test: 10%
Recommended texts
DeVito J A Human communication, the basic course 5th edn, Harper Collins, 1991
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