Regulations for The Bachelor of Communication - BC

This course examines the role of communication in diverse global contexts, the interplays between global processes and transformations in communication, and the role of communication in addressing contemporary global business challenges.

This course explores the role of media systems in shaping international politics, security, societal activism, and trans-border business and cultural practices.

The course will cover the application of communication theories in the design, development, and implementation of public policies. Students will learn to engage in authentic community consultation to develop policies. They will critically examine public policies, analyse public opinion, and co-design community engagement. Attention will be given to incorporating the provisions and principles of Te Tiriti in public policy communication.

This course evaluates processes and practices including internal, leadership and conflict communication around organising in the workplace.

This course critically evaluates communication in responses to crisis, disaster, and risk situations.

This course compares the communication behaviours of different cultures. Students will develop skills that help them analyse and address intercultural conflicts and issues, and gain skills that allow them to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

This course examines the importance and practice of building thriving communities and relationships, both in and out of the workplace. Students will examine how communication is used to connect with others, to express and uphold identities, and to manage challenging interactions and relationships.

This course evaluates processes and practices including internal, leadership and conflict communication around organising in the workplace.

This course compares the communication behaviours of different cultures. Students will develop skills that help them analyse and address intercultural conflicts and issues, and gain skills that allow them to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts.

This course integrates the theory and application of strategic communication concepts and methods.

A study of the impact, application and evaluation of new digital media marketing strategies and techniques.

An introductory study of public relations and its use to create and maintain relationships between organisations and publics. Emphasis is placed on public relations campaigns and the theory and practice of campaign planning.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

This course critically evaluates communication in responses to crisis, disaster, and risk situations.

An introduction to critical discourse analysis, exploring how language is used in the reproduction of social inequalities.

This course explores how digital narratives drive social change and liberation, investigating how marginalised communities can use digital power to challenge oppression and build solidarity. Students learn to design digital interventions that seek to dismantle oppressive systems and support community self-determination.

This course centres culture in organising strategy, teaching community-driven planning, resource mobilisation, and culturally-rooted direct action through real-time projects.

This course explores public communication in service of the common good. Students will learn to navigate the dynamics of public discourse and to communicate impactfully, ethically, and constructively across diverse contexts.

This capstone project integrates creative theory and practice in the design of innovative campaigns in collaboration with communities or social movements.

An introduction to the genre of audio storytelling with podcasts. Students will analyse the storytelling techniques employed in the narrative nonfiction podcast genre and use these techniques in the production of their own podcast episode.

This course examines how to persuade, inform, and entertain. In this practical course students will learn about aspects of performance, including character, style, creativity, making meaning, psychology, semantics, and how to read contexts/audiences. Students will explore and develop strategies for managing fear and anxiety.

Many students find the prospect of oral presentations to be anxiety-inducing. This course provides the opportunity for students to experiment with different approaches to presentations in order to help them develop an authentic, adaptable voice for future communication challenges.

An introduction to the fundamental narrative elements of creative writing. Concepts such as structure, plot, point of view, character and dialogue are learned through close reading of texts drawn from fiction, creative non-fiction, drama and poetry, and applied through the creation of original creative texts and through workshopping and peer review.

This course introduces creative communication through the study of creative practice and the making of original works of writing and performance. The course builds an understanding of written and physical storytelling in cultural contexts, supporting students to develop dramatic ideas that express social issues clearly and confidently.

This course examines the role of communication in diverse global contexts, the interplays between global processes and transformations in communication, and the role of communication in addressing contemporary global business challenges.

Stories move people—data makes them believable. This course integrates qualitative, quantitative, and critical methods to tackle real community challenges. Students gather evidence through interviews, surveys, and textual analysis, then shape what they find into narratives that matter. The craft: transforming numbers, words, and meanings into communication that is rigorous and ethical.

The course will cover the application of communication theories in the design, development, and implementation of public policies. Students will learn to engage in authentic community consultation to develop policies. They will critically examine public policies, analyse public opinion, and co-design community engagement. Attention will be given to incorporating the provisions and principles of Te Tiriti in public policy communication.

An in-depth study of the skills, formats, technique and terminology of professional script writing, with emphasis on the adaptation of traditional approaches across the diversity of contemporary media.

An applied introduction to the varied ways in which theatre is used for social and personal change.

An intermediate-level introduction to the craft of nonfiction writing in a variety of genres, with a particular focus on the application of techniques usually associated with fiction and poetry to nonfiction material.

A beginning to intermediate-level study of the craft of fiction, investigating a range of forms by means of creative production, workshopping and peer review.

This course compares the communication behaviours of different cultures. Students will develop skills that help them analyse and address intercultural conflicts and issues, and gain skills that allow them to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts.

A study of the relationships between creative writing and ecological concerns, covering a range of contemporary forms from eco-fictions, nonfictions, or poetry, to nature writing, to animal stories. It engages students in the workshopped production of original creative work.

An exploration of the social, cultural, economic and technological transformations brought about by contemporary digital and networked media. Students will develop critical digital media literacies and learn to produce digital media.

A study of the decisions required to allocate and manage marketing resources in a competitive business environment.

A study of the impact, application and evaluation of new digital media marketing strategies and techniques.

A study of advertising and other forms of marketing communication, including key theories of marketing communication, elements of the communication mix, and effective campaign design.

A client driven marketing planning course that integrates marketing concepts and methods across the curriculum.

A critical examination of brands and issues in branding and their relevance to business and society.

A critical examination of issues in international marketing and their relevance to business and society.

A critical examination of marketing in an omni-channel retail environment.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

An exploration of the social, cultural, economic and technological transformations brought about by contemporary digital and networked media. Students will develop critical digital media literacies and learn to produce digital media.

This course explores how social media shapes identities, social relationships, work, politics and societies. From fake news to social media influencers, this course examines how digital technologies play a key role in shaping everyday life in the twenty-first century.

An introduction to the genre of audio storytelling with podcasts. Students will analyse the storytelling techniques employed in the narrative nonfiction podcast genre and use these techniques in the production of their own podcast episode.

This course examines how to persuade, inform, and entertain. In this practical course students will learn about aspects of performance, including character, style, creativity, making meaning, psychology, semantics, and how to read contexts/audiences. Students will explore and develop strategies for managing fear and anxiety.

Many students find the prospect of oral presentations to be anxiety-inducing. This course provides the opportunity for students to experiment with different approaches to presentations in order to help them develop an authentic, adaptable voice for future communication challenges.

This course introduces creative communication through the study of creative practice and the making of original works of writing and performance. The course builds an understanding of written and physical storytelling in cultural contexts, supporting students to develop dramatic ideas that express social issues clearly and confidently.

A study of the form and function of advertising in the context of consumer society, with particular emphasis on the conflict between advertising as a form of corporate manipulation and as a form of creative expression. Critical theories will be used to explore the role of advertising in relation to consumerism, capitalism, branding, art and agency.

A hands-on exploration of digital photography where students plan, produce and edit digital images working across a range of photographic genres. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to digital photography.

A survey of cultural theories and debates in relation to modern mass media. A number of issues such as identity, representation and cultural politics will be considered in their historical contexts and in relation to a variety of texts from popular culture and the media.

An exploration of the formal and textual features of film and television, and their relation to technological change, with an emphasis on how film and television have both shaped and been transformed by digital media.

A hands-on study of documentary film where students plan, produce and edit short digital documentaries. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to documentary film and video.

An in-depth study of the skills, formats, technique and terminology of professional script writing, with emphasis on the adaptation of traditional approaches across the diversity of contemporary media.

An advanced study of theoretical approaches to the study of media and popular culture, with particular emphasis on how media are involved in the contestation, negotiation and maintenance of power relations.

A critical study of gender, race and ethnicity in the media, considered from a variety of theoretical approaches.

Students engage in producing advanced video projects with an emphasis on how digital tools produce sophisticated aesthetics across areas such as motion graphics, visual effects and colour grading. Students produce music videos and dynamic, social media focused digital video content.

New media technologies and global patterns of media distribution have produced complex, emergent practices of transnational community formation, text-sharing and collaborative media production. This course examines these practices in relation to the maintenance and negotiation of cultural identity in the contemporary world.

An advanced sociolinguistic study of how language is used to represent and construct aspects of identity relevant to particular social interactions, including the individual’s ability to negotiate multiple forms of identity and belonging.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

This course examines the structure and functions of New Zealand news media, including its linkages to global news media systems. It also examines how different social identities are constructed in news media.

A hands-on exploration of digital photography where students plan, produce and edit digital images working across a range of photographic genres. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to digital photography.

A hands-on study of documentary film where students plan, produce and edit short digital documentaries. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to documentary film and video.

An applied introduction to the varied ways in which theatre is used for social and personal change.

An intermediate-level introduction to the craft of writing targeted at ‘middle readers’ – roughly 9-13 years – across a variety of forms.

A creative writing course in which students develop and advance poetry skills within the major modes of lyric poetry and within the context of a more advanced engagement with fundamental elements of craft. In addition to reading poetry and critical essays on the genre, students will write original poetry and critically review their own work and the work of peers.

An intermediate-level introduction to the craft of nonfiction writing in a variety of genres, with a particular focus on the application of techniques usually associated with fiction and poetry to nonfiction material.

A beginning to intermediate-level study of the craft of fiction, investigating a range of forms by means of creative production, workshopping and peer review.

A study of contemporary Oceanic (Māori and Pasifika) literature in English contextualised in relation to customary and pre-colonial Oceanic literatures, narratives, and storytelling methods.

Students engage in producing advanced video projects with an emphasis on how digital tools produce sophisticated aesthetics across areas such as motion graphics, visual effects and colour grading. Students produce music videos and dynamic, social media focused digital video content.

A study of the relationships between creative writing and ecological concerns, covering a range of contemporary forms from eco-fictions, nonfictions, or poetry, to nature writing, to animal stories. It engages students in the workshopped production of original creative work.

An exploration of the poetics and politics of experimentation and subversion in contemporary fiction and metafiction including analysis of the work (both creative and critical) of major practitioners, theorists and original student compositions.

An advanced study of the process of writing that consolidates knowledge of creative writing craft, expands understanding of genre, and analyses aesthetic and/or cultural aspects of published manuscripts across genres. The first portion of an envisioned full-length creative manuscript will be drafted with an emphasis on the critical evaluation of its aesthetic and/or cultural implications.

An introduction to the role and function of contemporary news media, with special attention to the role of the journalist in society, the diversity of journalism cultures and basic journalism skills.

This course investigates current principles and practices of news gathering and production for online (print) and broadcast news media. Students apply this learning by developing news and feature stories and participating in news production.

Understand and apply the principles of audio-visual newsgathering and production, including television, videography, and/or other forms

Students learn how to publish safely by navigating the legal and ethical challenges of writing and publishing in today’s digital age.

This course examines the structure and functions of New Zealand news media, including its linkages to global news media systems. It also examines how different social identities are constructed in news media.

Understand and apply the principles of newsgathering, editing production in a live broadcast setting to an industry standard. Students will plan, produce and present a weekly radio news programme.

A study of the form and function of advertising in the context of consumer society, with particular emphasis on the conflict between advertising as a form of corporate manipulation and as a form of creative expression. Critical theories will be used to explore the role of advertising in relation to consumerism, capitalism, branding, art and agency.

A survey of cultural theories and debates in relation to modern mass media. A number of issues such as identity, representation and cultural politics will be considered in their historical contexts and in relation to a variety of texts from popular culture and the media.

A hands-on exploration of digital photography where students plan, produce and edit digital images working across a range of photographic genres. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to digital photography.

An exploration of the formal and textual features of film and television, and their relation to technological change, with an emphasis on how film and television have both shaped and been transformed by digital media.

A hands-on study of documentary film where students plan, produce and edit short digital documentaries. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to documentary film and video.

An introduction to sociolinguistics with particular reference to New Zealand: focussing on language and social interaction, regional and social variation in language use, bilingualism and the status of minority languages, and the sociolinguistics of te Reo Māori.

An introduction to critical discourse analysis, exploring how language is used in the reproduction of social inequalities.

An introductory study of public relations and its use to create and maintain relationships between organisations and publics. Emphasis is placed on public relations campaigns and the theory and practice of campaign planning.

Stories move people—data makes them believable. This course integrates qualitative, quantitative, and critical methods to tackle real community challenges. Students gather evidence through interviews, surveys, and textual analysis, then shape what they find into narratives that matter. The craft: transforming numbers, words, and meanings into communication that is rigorous and ethical.

An examination of culturally diverse public relations practices, in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

Students learn the principles and application of design, layout, editing and publishing for journalism and communication and apply these skills to create media content for newspapers, magazines, and other publications.

An in-depth study of the skills, formats, technique and terminology of professional script writing, with emphasis on the adaptation of traditional approaches across the diversity of contemporary media.

Students engage in producing advanced video projects with an emphasis on how digital tools produce sophisticated aesthetics across areas such as motion graphics, visual effects and colour grading. Students produce music videos and dynamic, social media focused digital video content.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

This course critically evaluates communication in responses to crisis, disaster, and risk situations.

Explore the diversity of journalism as it is practised around the world, including investigative, undercover and data journalism.

An introductory course in linguistic analysis of the English language covering the fundamental concepts of morphology, phonetics, phonology, and syntax.

An introduction to sociolinguistics with particular reference to New Zealand: focussing on language and social interaction, regional and social variation in language use, bilingualism and the status of minority languages, and the sociolinguistics of te Reo Māori.

An introduction to forensic linguistics, focusing on how language evidence and linguistic analysis are used in real-world legal contexts.

An introduction to critical discourse analysis, exploring how language is used in the reproduction of social inequalities.

An examination of the interrelationship between/of language and culture through a study of various elements of language, language use and language acquisition in a wide range of cultural contexts.

A critical examination of public and private-sphere discourses in institutional contexts through linguistic theories and methods.

An advanced sociolinguistic study of how language is used to represent and construct aspects of identity relevant to particular social interactions, including the individual’s ability to negotiate multiple forms of identity and belonging.

An examination of the three major language subgroups spoken in the Pacific, focussing on their formal elements, the relationship between language and society, and the linguistic consequences of the encounter between Pacific peoples and speakers of non-Pacific languages.

An examination of one-to-many communication in the Web and mediated contexts, focussing on globalised and transcultural communication of linguistic perspectives.

A study of the decisions required to allocate and manage marketing resources in a competitive business environment.

A study of advertising and other forms of marketing communication, including key theories of marketing communication, elements of the communication mix, and effective campaign design.

A client driven marketing planning course that integrates marketing concepts and methods across the curriculum.

An introductory study of public relations and its use to create and maintain relationships between organisations and publics. Emphasis is placed on public relations campaigns and the theory and practice of campaign planning.

A study of the theory and practice of changing consumer behaviour through marketing programmes. The course critically evaluates traditional cognitive models of consumer behaviour and alternative behaviourist approaches.

A study of the impact, application and evaluation of new digital media marketing strategies and techniques.

A critical examination of marketing in an omni-channel retail environment.

This course teaches methods to convert organisations’ large data sets about customers, competitors, channel partners and their own activities into information for improved marketing decision making.

A critical examination of brands and issues in branding and their relevance to business and society.

This course compares the communication behaviours of different cultures. Students will develop skills that help them analyse and address intercultural conflicts and issues, and gain skills that allow them to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts.

This course provides an in-depth examination of public relations theory and shows how it applies to practice. It focuses on strategic engagement with diverse publics, the development of long-lasting and meaningful organisational relationships, and reputation management.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

An introductory study of public relations and its use to create and maintain relationships between organisations and publics. Emphasis is placed on public relations campaigns and the theory and practice of campaign planning.

This course teaches practical methods for analysing social media data in communication and media contexts, including content, engagement, and platform analytics. Students will learn how to evaluate social media performance and use this knowledge to support communication strategies.

An examination of culturally diverse public relations practices, in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

This course evaluates processes and practices including internal, leadership and conflict communication around organising in the workplace.

This course provides an in-depth examination of public relations theory and shows how it applies to practice. It focuses on strategic engagement with diverse publics, the development of long-lasting and meaningful organisational relationships, and reputation management.

This course critically evaluates communication in responses to crisis, disaster, and risk situations.

An introduction to the nature and practice of media writing for a range of traditional and digital formats.

This course examines how to persuade, inform, and entertain. In this practical course students will learn about aspects of performance, including character, style, creativity, making meaning, psychology, semantics, and how to read contexts/audiences. Students will explore and develop strategies for managing fear and anxiety.

A study of the form and function of advertising in the context of consumer society, with particular emphasis on the conflict between advertising as a form of corporate manipulation and as a form of creative expression. Critical theories will be used to explore the role of advertising in relation to consumerism, capitalism, branding, art and agency.

An exploration of the social, cultural, economic and technological transformations brought about by contemporary digital and networked media. Students will develop critical digital media literacies and learn to produce digital media.

Stories move people—data makes them believable. This course integrates qualitative, quantitative, and critical methods to tackle real community challenges. Students gather evidence through interviews, surveys, and textual analysis, then shape what they find into narratives that matter. The craft: transforming numbers, words, and meanings into communication that is rigorous and ethical.

Students learn how to publish safely by navigating the legal and ethical challenges of writing and publishing in today’s digital age.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

This course examines the structure and functions of New Zealand news media, including its linkages to global news media systems. It also examines how different social identities are constructed in news media.

The course will cover the application of communication theories in the design, development, and implementation of public policies. Students will learn to engage in authentic community consultation to develop policies. They will critically examine public policies, analyse public opinion, and co-design community engagement. Attention will be given to incorporating the provisions and principles of Te Tiriti in public policy communication.

This course critically evaluates communication in responses to crisis, disaster, and risk situations.

This course examines the importance and practice of building thriving communities and relationships, both in and out of the workplace. Students will examine how communication is used to connect with others, to express and uphold identities, and to manage challenging interactions and relationships.

This course evaluates processes and practices including internal, leadership and conflict communication around organising in the workplace.

This course integrates the theory and application of strategic communication concepts and methods.

An introduction to critical discourse analysis, exploring how language is used in the reproduction of social inequalities.

This course explores how digital narratives drive social change and liberation, investigating how marginalised communities can use digital power to challenge oppression and build solidarity. Students learn to design digital interventions that seek to dismantle oppressive systems and support community self-determination.

This course explores public communication in service of the common good. Students will learn to navigate the dynamics of public discourse and to communicate impactfully, ethically, and constructively across diverse contexts.

This course centres culture in organising strategy, teaching community-driven planning, resource mobilisation, and culturally-rooted direct action through real-time projects.

This capstone project integrates creative theory and practice in the design of innovative campaigns in collaboration with communities or social movements.

A study of the decisions required to allocate and manage marketing resources in a competitive business environment.

A study of the impact, application and evaluation of new digital media marketing strategies and techniques.

A study of advertising and other forms of marketing communication, including key theories of marketing communication, elements of the communication mix, and effective campaign design.

A client driven marketing planning course that integrates marketing concepts and methods across the curriculum.

A critical examination of issues in international marketing and their relevance to business and society.

A critical examination of marketing in an omni-channel retail environment.

This course provides students with a period of workplace experience with knowledge of communication concepts and terminology gained throughout their degree, in a series of analytical assessments.

An exploration of the social, cultural, economic and technological transformations brought about by contemporary digital and networked media. Students will develop critical digital media literacies and learn to produce digital media.

This course explores how social media shapes identities, social relationships, work, politics and societies. From fake news to social media influencers, this course examines how digital technologies play a key role in shaping everyday life in the twenty-first century.

A study of the form and function of advertising in the context of consumer society, with particular emphasis on the conflict between advertising as a form of corporate manipulation and as a form of creative expression. Critical theories will be used to explore the role of advertising in relation to consumerism, capitalism, branding, art and agency.

A hands-on exploration of digital photography where students plan, produce and edit digital images working across a range of photographic genres. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to digital photography.

A survey of cultural theories and debates in relation to modern mass media. A number of issues such as identity, representation and cultural politics will be considered in their historical contexts and in relation to a variety of texts from popular culture and the media.

An advanced study of theoretical approaches to the study of media and popular culture, with particular emphasis on how media are involved in the contestation, negotiation and maintenance of power relations.

A critical study of gender, race and ethnicity in the media, considered from a variety of theoretical approaches.

Students engage in producing advanced video projects with an emphasis on how digital tools produce sophisticated aesthetics across areas such as motion graphics, visual effects and colour grading. Students produce music videos and dynamic, social media focused digital video content.

New media technologies and global patterns of media distribution have produced complex, emergent practices of transnational community formation, text-sharing and collaborative media production. This course examines these practices in relation to the maintenance and negotiation of cultural identity in the contemporary world.

A hands-on exploration of digital photography where students plan, produce and edit digital images working across a range of photographic genres. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to digital photography.

A hands-on study of documentary film where students plan, produce and edit short digital documentaries. The course will provide students with a critical awareness of the histories, forms, techniques and ethical issues relevant to documentary film and video.

An applied introduction to the varied ways in which theatre is used for social and personal change.

An intermediate-level introduction to the craft of writing targeted at ‘middle readers’ – roughly 9-13 years – across a variety of forms.

A creative writing course in which students develop and advance poetry skills within the major modes of lyric poetry and within the context of a more advanced engagement with fundamental elements of craft. In addition to reading poetry and critical essays on the genre, students will write original poetry and critically review their own work and the work of peers.

An intermediate-level introduction to the craft of nonfiction writing in a variety of genres, with a particular focus on the application of techniques usually associated with fiction and poetry to nonfiction material.

A beginning to intermediate-level study of the craft of fiction, investigating a range of forms by means of creative production, workshopping and peer review.

A study of contemporary Oceanic (Māori and Pasifika) literature in English contextualised in relation to customary and pre-colonial Oceanic literatures, narratives, and storytelling methods.

Students engage in producing advanced video projects with an emphasis on how digital tools produce sophisticated aesthetics across areas such as motion graphics, visual effects and colour grading. Students produce music videos and dynamic, social media focused digital video content.

A study of the relationships between creative writing and ecological concerns, covering a range of contemporary forms from eco-fictions, nonfictions, or poetry, to nature writing, to animal stories. It engages students in the workshopped production of original creative work.

An exploration of the poetics and politics of experimentation and subversion in contemporary fiction and metafiction including analysis of the work (both creative and critical) of major practitioners, theorists and original student compositions.

An advanced study of the process of writing that consolidates knowledge of creative writing craft, expands understanding of genre, and analyses aesthetic and/or cultural aspects of published manuscripts across genres. The first portion of an envisioned full-length creative manuscript will be drafted with an emphasis on the critical evaluation of its aesthetic and/or cultural implications.

Provides students with intermediate level of proficiency in Putonghua (Mandarin), building on skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Intermediate level structures, vocabulary and characters are reinforced through oral and written exercises. Students acquire the tools appropriate to this level to discuss topics relevant to themselves and to Chinese culture and society.

Aims to further develop intermediate level proficiency in Putonghua (Mandarin), building on skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Entails a further set of intermediate level structures, vocabulary and characters that are reinforced through oral and written exercises. Students discuss topics appropriate to this level and that are relevant to themselves and to Chinese culture and society.

This course will examine the emergence and transformation of Chinese international migration in the global context of China’s interactions with the outside world and diaspora’s changing patterns of political, social and cultural adaptations in various regions in the world.

An integrated account of social and historical developments of contemporary China (from 1912 to the early 1990s) through a study of selected literary texts and films. No knowledge of Chinese is required.

Provides students with pre-advanced level proficiency in Putonghua (Mandarin), building on skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pre-advanced level structures, vocabulary and characters extend and refine linguistic capabilities through oral and written exercises, and students will acquire comprehension and communication skills to deal confidently and accurately with various situations.

Provides students with advanced level proficiency in Putonghua (Mandarin), building on skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Advanced level structures, vocabulary and characters extend and refine linguistic capabilities through oral and written exercises, and students will acquire greater comprehension and communication skills to deal confidently and accurately with various situations.

A systematic study of Chinese grammar based on contrastive analysis as an approach to develop communicative skills through increased language awareness. Topics include basic concepts, sentence structure, special verbal constructions, tense and aspect, and complements.

An advanced introduction to the theory and practice of translation from and into Chinese, with an emphasis on the development and application of written translation skills.

For students with an autonomous level of oral and written French. An advanced-level course in French to further develop written and oral comprehension, expression and analysis, based on contemporary texts and recordings.

An intermediate-level review of written and spoken French, further developing skills in vocabulary, grammar, composition, comprehension, and oral communication.

For students with intermediate level of French. An Autonomous level review of written and spoken French, further developing skills in vocabulary, grammar, composition, comprehension, and oral communication.

For students with an autonomous level of oral and written French. An advanced-level course in French to further develop written and oral comprehension, expression and analysis, based on contemporary texts and recordings.

For students with Advanced level of French. Practical study of contemporary examples of French popular language and culture in a range of fields. An Advanced level review of written and spoken French, further developing skills in vocabulary, grammar, composition, comprehension and oral communication.

This course provides students with a pre-intermediate level of reading, writing, listening and speaking proficiency in Japanese building on skills established in prior study. Student will use a range of written and oral exercises to practise new grammatical structures, vocabulary and approximately 80 new kanji, and will acquire the tools to discuss topics of relevance to themselves and Japanese culture and society at an appropriate level.

This course further develops students' reading, writing, listening and speaking proficiency in Japanese at pre-intermediate level, extending skills gained in 242.201 Japanese 2A. Student will continue to use a range of written and oral exercises to practise new grammatical structures, vocabulary and approximately 100 new kanji, and will improve their ability to discuss topics of relevance to themselves and Japanese culture and society at an appropriate level. The use of respect language (keigo) will also be introduced.

This course provides students with a pre-advanced level of reading, writing, listening and speaking proficiency in Japanese building on skills established in prior study. Students will continue to extend and refine their ability in Japanese through using a range of exercises practising more advanced vocabulary and idioms, grammatical structures, respect language (keigo) and approximately 244 new kanji. Students will be expected to develop comprehension and communication skills to deal confidently and accurately with various situations.

This course further extends students' Japanese proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking to advanced level, building on skills established in 242.301 Japanese 3A. Students will continue to further extend and refine their ability in Japanese through practising an increased range of vocabulary and idioms, grammatical structures, respect language (keigo) and approximately 208 new kanji. Students will be expected to develop their comprehension and communication skills for confident and accurate use in more varied situations.

Selected issues of contemporary Japanese society will be studied through the medium of texts in the Japanese language. Further development of Japanese skills in reading and writing.

A study of selected extracts in the original Japanese from the work of major modern writers.

Intermediate level written and oral comprehension and communication skills in Spanish, providing a broad linguistic base for the study of Spanish and Latin American culture, literature and civilisation.

An extension of intermediate skills in reading, free composition, listening comprehension and oral communication to illustrate aspects of contemporary Spanish and Latin American culture and society.

An introduction to socio-linguistic aspects of the use of Spanish around the world, including dialectal variations and bilingualism, through a study of basic Spanish phonetics and phonology.

An introduction to 20th century Latin American literature and its historical and political contexts through short literary works in Spanish.

Advanced level skills in reading, free composition, listening comprehension and oral communication in Spanish, illustrating aspects of contemporary Spanish and Latin American culture and society.

An advanced introduction to the theory and practice of translation from and into Spanish and the role and responsibility of the translator.

Study of representative twentieth century Latin American music styles and their links to key social and political events that have shaped Latin American history. This course will be taught in Spanish.

An exploration of how Latin American people, landscapes and cultures have been defined through the writings of European, North American, Australasian and Latin American travellers. This course will be taught in Spanish.

An advanced study of contemporary Latin American cinema within the context of current socio-political debates.

An introduction to the role and function of contemporary news media, with special attention to the role of the journalist in society, the diversity of journalism cultures and basic journalism skills.

This course investigates current principles and practices of news gathering and production for online (print) and broadcast news media. Students apply this learning by developing news and feature stories and participating in news production.

Understand and apply the principles of audio-visual newsgathering and production, including television, videography, and/or other forms

Students learn the principles and application of design, layout, editing and publishing for journalism and communication and apply these skills to create media content for newspapers, magazines, and other publications.

Students learn how to publish safely by navigating the legal and ethical challenges of writing and publishing in today’s digital age.

This course examines the structure and functions of New Zealand news media, including its linkages to global news media systems. It also examines how different social identities are constructed in news media.

Understand and apply the principles of newsgathering, editing production in a live broadcast setting to an industry standard. Students will plan, produce and present a weekly radio news programme.

A study of the decisions required to allocate and manage marketing resources in a competitive business environment.

A study of advertising and other forms of marketing communication, including key theories of marketing communication, elements of the communication mix, and effective campaign design.

An introductory study of public relations and its use to create and maintain relationships between organisations and publics. Emphasis is placed on public relations campaigns and the theory and practice of campaign planning.

A client driven marketing planning course that integrates marketing concepts and methods across the curriculum.

A critical examination of marketing in an omni-channel retail environment.

A critical examination of brands and issues in branding and their relevance to business and society.

This course explores communication within families and its impact on identity, as well as how families handle challenging conversations and transitions. It also encourages critical thinking about the limitations of traditional research that has focused on white, straight, cis families.

This course develops essential communication skills for dynamic workplaces, focusing on verbal and nonverbal interaction, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal strategies. Students explore conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership, ethics, and change communication.

This course examines the importance and practice of building thriving communities and relationships, both in and out of the workplace. Students will examine how communication is used to connect with others, to express and uphold identities, and to manage challenging interactions and relationships.

This course examines the role of dialogue in communication across differences. It explores the way meaning is negotiated in diverse contexts and develops solutions for contemporary communication challenges.

This course explores public communication in service of the common good. Students develop as broadly-informed, ethically responsible communicators prepared to live well with others and contribute thoughtfully to democratic life. Students learn to navigate the dynamics of public discourse and communicate impactfully and constructively across diverse contexts.

This seminar-based course explores public communication in the 21st century, focusing on contemporary issues and citizenship. Students engage in self-directed, guided learning about public communication on a chosen issue.

The course examines issues relating to the effective, ethical and culturally appropriate communication of health and science information in personal, professional, and public contexts. Students will learn to develop and critically analyse health and science messaging and research, understanding the detrimental effect of misinformation on such messaging.

This course examines the relationship between communication and politics, exploring how mediated public discourse shapes our understanding of complex issues. It explores how to encourage a democratic ethos in communication to foster understanding across political divides.

This course explores the interplay of culture and technology and develops students’ ability to make sense of cultural and technological change. Emphasising sensory and perceptual attunement, students develop an historical perspective and develop skills in pattern recognition, structural analysis, and future-oriented thinking.

An introductory study of public relations and its use to create and maintain relationships between organisations and publics. Emphasis is placed on public relations campaigns and the theory and practice of campaign planning.

This course provides an in-depth examination of public relations theory and shows how it applies to practice. It focuses on strategic engagement with diverse publics, the development of long-lasting and meaningful organisational relationships, and reputation management.

This course teaches practical methods for analysing social media data in communication and media contexts, including content, engagement, and platform analytics. Students will learn how to evaluate social media performance and use this knowledge to support communication strategies.

An examination of culturally diverse public relations practices, in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

This course evaluates processes and practices including internal, leadership and conflict communication around organising in the workplace.

This course critically evaluates communication in responses to crisis, disaster, and risk situations.