Details for COM500 Communication Theory

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• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: COM500
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• Completion of at least a 400-level subject

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Assess communication theory and its relation to practice, particularly theories relating to interpersonal and intercultural communication;
2. Summarise and appraise key works in communication theory;
3. Formulate a theory-in-practice scenario to defend understanding of chosen theory;
4. Compile recent works in a particular theory and assess the theory’s relevance for current times.

Subject Content

• Introduction to communication theory
• Theories in interpersonal communication
• Theories in intercultural communication
• Theories in mass communication
• Relationship between theory and research

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Minor Essay (30%)
• Forum Reflections (20%)
• Role-Play (10%)
• Major Essay (40%)

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