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501

CHINESE 741

: Acquisition of Chinese
2020 Semester One (1203)
Critically examines the most recent research on, and good practice in, the complex process of acquiring Chinese as a second language. Covers topics related to the relationship between Chinese and students’ first language; individual students’ different learning beliefs, motivation and autonomy; bilingualism; and the development of needs analyses for young and adult learners of Chinese.
Subject: Chinese
Restriction: CHINESE 709
502

CLASSICS 110

: Classical Mythology
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of ancient Greek and Roman mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from the Greco-Roman world.
Subject: Classical Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
503

CLASSICS 110G

: Classical Mythology
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of ancient Greek and Roman mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from the Greco-Roman world.
Subject: Classical Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
504

CLASSICS 130

: Love and Death in Greek and Roman Literature
2020 Semester Two (1205)
A study of selected literary texts from ancient Greece and Rome that deal with two themes that continue to be relevant today.
Subject: Classical Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
505

CLASSICS 215

: Special Topic
2020 Summer School (1200)
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: CLASSICS 315
506

CLASSICS 216

: Sex and Power in Greek and Roman Literature
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Many Greek and Roman literary works deal with sex and power. This course will explore a range of ancient literary representations of women, men, femininity, masculinity, sexual practices and sexual prejudices. Students will study how ancient authors were influenced by the socio-political context and the constraints of different literary genres. All texts will be read in translation.
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Gender Studies, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: CLASSICS 316
507

CLASSICS 315

: Special Topic
2020 Summer School (1200)
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin
Restriction: CLASSICS 215
508

CLASSICS 316

: Sex and Power in Greek and Roman Literature
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Many Greek and Roman literary works deal with sex and power. This course will explore a range of ancient literary representations of women, men, femininity, masculinity, sexual practices and sexual prejudices. Students will study how ancient authors were influenced by the socio-political context and the constraints of different literary genres. All texts will be read in translation.
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Gender Studies, Greek, or Latin
Restriction: CLASSICS 216
509

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
510

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
511

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
512

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
513

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
514

COMMS 101

: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Introduces principles and practices of communication relevant to the unique cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Students will explore communication in the context of te ao Māori and Pacific cultures, ethical issues related to bicultural communication, and the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for communication practitioners.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
515

COMMS 101

: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduces principles and practices of communication relevant to the unique cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Students will explore communication in the context of te ao Māori and Pacific cultures, ethical issues related to bicultural communication, and the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for communication practitioners.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
516

COMMS 101

: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduces principles and practices of communication relevant to the unique cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Students will explore communication in the context of te ao Māori and Pacific cultures, ethical issues related to bicultural communication, and the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for communication practitioners.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
517

COMMS 102

: Communication and Social Change
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Examines how public communication shapes and is shaped by broader changes in society. Explores the evolution of language, media narratives and public understanding over time in relation to social issues such as: the representation of marginalised groups in society; environmental challenges; the changing nature of Aotearoa New Zealand society; and global societal trends.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
518

COMMS 102

: Communication and Social Change
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines how public communication shapes and is shaped by broader changes in society. Explores the evolution of language, media narratives and public understanding over time in relation to social issues such as: the representation of marginalised groups in society; environmental challenges; the changing nature of Aotearoa New Zealand society; and global societal trends.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
519

COMMS 102

: Communication and Social Change
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines how public communication shapes and is shaped by broader changes in society. Explores the evolution of language, media narratives and public understanding over time in relation to social issues such as: the representation of marginalised groups in society; environmental challenges; the changing nature of Aotearoa New Zealand society; and global societal trends.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
520

COMMS 103

: Digital Communication and Practice
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Offers a practical and creative approach to digital communication within the critical context of platform studies. Students will navigate the capacities, affordances and limitations of a variety of digital platforms by developing the skills to create platform-specific outputs, such as podcasts, gifs, vlogs, mobile films and digital storytelling shorts.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: COMMS 301
521

COMMS 103

: Digital Communication and Practice
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Offers a practical and creative approach to digital communication within the critical context of platform studies. Students will navigate the capacities, affordances and limitations of a variety of digital platforms by developing the skills to create platform-specific outputs, such as podcasts, gifs, vlogs, mobile films and digital storytelling shorts.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: COMMS 301
522

COMMS 103

: Digital Communication and Practice
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Offers a practical and creative approach to digital communication within the critical context of platform studies. Students will navigate the capacities, affordances and limitations of a variety of digital platforms by developing the skills to create platform-specific outputs, such as podcasts, gifs, vlogs, mobile films and digital storytelling shorts.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: COMMS 301
523

COMMS 104

: 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
524

COMMS 104

: 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
525

COMMS 104

: Advertising and Society
2021 Semester Two (1215)
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