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2020 unit information
Classes and seminars in Trimester 3, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of trimester.
Last updated: 5 October 2020
Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online), CBD*
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online), CBD*
Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
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ALC101
Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2-hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning activities x 2-hours per week. This will include a range of activities including recordings, and synchronous and asynchronous participation in online classroom activities
*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery
This unit explores the power of media in shaping public interest, and the opportunities and challenges created in the network society. Students will learn key communication theories, concepts and analytical methods that will assist them through their degrees. The unit also incorporates an introduction to work integrated learning whereby students are encouraged to consider traditional and non-traditional communication and media roles, and reflect upon the skills and strategies needed for future careers.
These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit
At the completion of this unit, successful students can:
Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1
Recognise and apply key concepts of communication theory to professional, public, and personal practice
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO2
Explore self and opportunities from a course, and develop actions targeting gaps in current knowledge, experiences and skills required for a variety of career pathways
GLO6: Self-management
ULO3
Access and utilise relevant resources to organise and share information
GLO2: Communication
ULO4
Apply critical and analytical skills to a range of communication contexts
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link ACC100 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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