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2876

CHINESE 100G

: Beginning Modern Chinese 1
2023 Semester One (1233)
Introduces students to modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, <i>Putonghua</i>) through exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Also introduces the social and cultural background of the language.
Subject: Chinese
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
2877

CHINESE 100G

: Beginning Modern Chinese 1
2022 Semester One (1223)
Introduces students to modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, <i>Putonghua</i>) through exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Also introduces the social and cultural background of the language.
Subject: Chinese
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
2878

CHINESE 100G

: Beginning Modern Chinese 1
2022 Summer School (1220)
Introduces students to modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, <i>Putonghua</i>) through exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Also introduces the social and cultural background of the language.
Subject: Chinese
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
2879

CHINESE 100G

: Beginning Modern Chinese 1
2021 Semester One (1213)
Introduces students to modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, <i>Putonghua</i>) through exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Also introduces the social and cultural background of the language.
Subject: Chinese
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

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2880

CHINESE 100G

: Beginning Modern Chinese 1
2021 Summer School (1210)
Introduces students to modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, <i>Putonghua</i>) through exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Also introduces the social and cultural background of the language.
Subject: Chinese
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

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2881

CHINESE 301

: Advanced Modern Chinese 2
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Builds on the knowledge gained from prior Chinese study and helps develop independent and confident skills as a proficient user of Chinese. Texts covering various aspects of Chinese society, culture and literature will be read to strengthen knowledge of Chinese grammar and vocabulary, develop skills in both written and spoken Chinese, and provide a deeper understanding of contemporary Chinese culture.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: CHINESE 300
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

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2882

CHINESE 729A

: Special Topic
2021 Semester One (1213)
Subject: Chinese
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 729 A and B

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2883

CHINESE 729B

: Special Topic
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Subject: Chinese
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 729 A and B

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2884

CHINESE 739

: Educational Linguistics in Chinese
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Systemically reviews the Chinese language system and key educational linguistic concepts for teaching and learning Chinese as a Second Language. The course will help students gain a solid understanding of the characteristics and development of the Chinese language, including but not limited to Chinese phonetics, dialects, characters, morphemes and words, lexical changes, sentence structures, stylistic issues and genres.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: CHINESE 301 or equivalent
Restriction: CHINESE 707

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2885

COMMS 104G

: Advertising and Society
2023 Semester One (1233)
A critical examination of advertising and advertisements focusing on the role advertising plays in consumer culture. Advertisements from a diverse range of media are studied in order to analyse how advertisements construct and disseminate meaning. The course investigates how advertising engages with the logic of wider cultural and global transformations with consideration given to both consumer and industry perspectives.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 110, 110G
2886

COMMS 104G

: Advertising and Society
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A critical examination of advertising and advertisements focusing on the role advertising plays in consumer culture. Advertisements from a diverse range of media are studied in order to analyse how advertisements construct and disseminate meaning. The course investigates how advertising engages with the logic of wider cultural and global transformations with consideration given to both consumer and industry perspectives.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 110, 110G
2887

COMMS 105

: Introduction to Communication and Leadership
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Introduces key concepts and theories of leadership with an emphasis on the fundamental role of communication. Explores the diverse contexts in which leadership operates: from complex and hierarchical organisations to small start-up enterprises; and from large public institutions to community groups. Considers the strengths and weaknesses of different styles and practices of leadership communication in light of real-world examples.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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2888

COMMS 204

: Social Media
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Addresses issues related to the use of social media and considers in particular the influence of new media corporations such as Facebook, as well as platforms like Twitter, SnapChat, Tinder and YouTube. Explores our cultural practices and social rituals in relation to these peer-to-peer, one-to-many media technologies, and examines this revolution in the media landscape.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 235, 335

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2889

COMMS 204

: Social Media
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Addresses issues related to the use of social media and considers in particular the influence of new media corporations such as Facebook, as well as platforms like Twitter, SnapChat, Tinder and YouTube. Explores our cultural practices and social rituals in relation to these peer-to-peer, one-to-many media technologies, and examines this revolution in the media landscape.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 235, 335

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2890

COMMS 207

: Special Topic: Communication Research Methods
2021 Semester One (1213)
Introduces students to a variety of research methods in communication studies. Students learn about the foundations of, and approaches to qualitative and quantitative methods and acquire an array of techniques to collect data, such as individual and focus group interviews, participant observation, and surveys, as well as different forms of data analysis.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses

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2891

COMMS 213

: Communication and Persuasion
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores theories and practices of persuasive communication. Students will develop competencies through practical exercises and case study investigations. The course will also emphasise the ethics of persuasive communication, exploring themes such as the difference between persuasion and manipulation, and the relationship between persuasion and power.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses

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2892

COMMS 309

: Communication, Writing and Design
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines principles and practices of written communication in domains of culture and work. With an emphasis on signs, writing tools and systems, the course considers the relations between text, images and design in persuasive and provocative graphic works. Through project-based assignments, the course develops writing and design skills in common communication contexts, including PR, advertising and content for social media.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMMS 200-208 and 15 points in BA courses
Restriction: COMMS 305

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2893

COMMS 309

: Communication, Writing and Design
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Examines principles and practices of written communication in domains of culture and work. With an emphasis on signs, writing tools and systems, the course considers the relations between text, images and design in persuasive and provocative graphic works. Through project-based assignments, the course develops writing and design skills in common communication contexts, including PR, advertising and content for social media.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMMS 200-208 and 15 points in BA courses
Restriction: COMMS 305

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2894

COMMS 313

: Principles and Practices of Social Communication
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops students’ skills in communicating effectively and ethically to promote positive social change. Students will produce communication relating to real-world social issues, where possible in partnership with an external organisation working to promote social change. The course also looks at processes for carrying out stakeholder consultation and audience testing.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 212 and 45 points at Stage II in BA or BC courses

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2895

COMMS 319

: Communication Strategies in the Workplace
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Addresses principles and best practices for effective communication within workplaces and organisations. Focuses on students’ skills in key areas including: professionalism in communication; listening skills; conflict resolution; and negotiation skills. Particular emphasis is given to the skills required for developing coherent and consistent communication strategies.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 214 and 45 points passed at Stage II

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2896

COMMS 320

: Communication Project
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Students complete a practical or academic project, involving individual or group-based work.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II in BC courses

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2897

COMMS 700

: Digital Futures
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Considers emerging communication and media technologies and potential future consequences for individuals, societies, and the world at large. Key areas of interest include robotics and AI; ubiquitous computing and the Internet of Things (IoT); 3D printing; virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies. Issues examined include automation; future of employment; surveillance; new modes of experience; transformed human relationships; and ecological consequences.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: MEDIA 717

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2898

COMMS 715

: Directed Study
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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2899

COMPLIT 707

: Special Topic
2021 Semester One (1213)
Subject: Comparative Literature
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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2900

COMPLIT 751

: Directed Study
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Supervised research essays on a topic or topics approved by the Programme Coordinator.
Subject: Comparative Literature
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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