Organisational Communication
This unit is a study of organisational communications, using a functional model to bridge between major contemporary areas of theorising about organisational communications (e.g. the communicative constitution of organisations, ambidextrous leadership, space and place); and the capability to bring agentive behaviours in this arena. We locate our topics in a dialectic between the disciplinary and specialist themes of Organisational Communications and the emerging challenges and arenas of communications practice in present realities.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: COM502
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
- RES401 - Postgraduate Research and Writing or 40 credit points
Awards offering Organisational Communication
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma of Leadership
- Master of Arts
- Master of Leadership
Unit Content
Outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate broad understanding of literature in organisational communication;
- Demonstrate ability to critically engage with organisational communication theory and apply it to practical context;
- Demonstrate ability to critically analyse an existing organisational structure/communication plan and propose means of improvement based on theory and broader literature.
Subject Content
- Introduction to theories, functions, ethics and practices
- Organisational cultures and team dynamics
- Formal and informal communication
- Employee engagement, leadership and change
- Public relations, legal issues and managing communication in the media
- Internal and external communication campaigns
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face (onsite)
- Distance/E-learning (online)
- Intensive
Assessment Methods
- Reading Reflections (20%)
- Group Multi-Media Presentation (35%)
- Essay (45%)
Prescribed Text
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