ALC101 - Contemporary Communication: Making Sense of Text, Image and Meaning
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, W, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Brown |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit introduces students to the various approaches available to the study of communication and to some critical 'tools' with which to examine a variety of communication texts and practices such as advertising. These 'tools' include models of communication, non-verbal communication, semiotics, narrative, discourse, culture, leadership, collaboration, audience, pre and post production, the digital media and globalisation. The unit examines the links between communication and power, paying particular attention to issues of gender, race, ethnicity and cross-cultural communication.Assessment
Essay 1 - 1000 words 25%,
Essay 2 - 2000 words 45%,
Peer Review Seminar (in class and online), 30% (equal to 1000 words)
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $680 | $680 | $680 | $2261 | $2610 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.