219218

Communicating with the Public

Course

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.

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Course code Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using 6 digits.: 219218
Level The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).: 200-level
Credits Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.: 15
Subject: Communication and Journalism

Course planning information

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

1 Analyse public discourses and rhetorical situations.
2 Create persuasive and ethical messages for specific audiences.
3 Improvise and deliver messages in time-sensitive contexts.
4 Reflect on and develop one’s capacities as a responsible public communicator.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment	Learning outcomes assessed	Weighting
Oral/Performance/Presentation	1 2 3 4	30%
Oral/Performance/Presentation	1 2 3 4	30%
Oral/Performance/Presentation	1 2 3 4	40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes: Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions: Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation: Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation: You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio: Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement: Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation: Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test: Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment: Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

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