50480 Conceptual Frameworks for Public Communication

8cp
Disciplinary Strand – Communication and Information Studies – 200 level

This subject examines theoretical paradigms and approaches that inform professional practice in public communication. Students integrate conceptual frameworks with contemporary practice in communication. A unifying concept is the exploration of meaning-making and sense-making in interpersonal, group, organisational, and societal contexts. Central themes that are covered include rhetoric, rhetorical theory, visual communication, professionalism, ethical practice, systems theory, social constructivism, advocacy, conflict and facilitation, and international practice.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/50480.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $832.67
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,760.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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Access conditions

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