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COMLAW 747

: Goods and Services Tax
2025 Semester Two (1255)
An advanced study of Goods and Services Tax. Provides both a theoretical background and high level of technical knowledge of the GST Act 1985. Comparisons with other indirect taxes and overseas variations of GST (notably Australian GST and UK VAT) provide a deeper understanding of the policy behind the New Zealand GST regime. Major topics include taxable activities, input tax, output tax, registration, adjustments, taxable supplies, timing and the GST anti-avoidance provisions.
Subject: Commercial Law
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1302

COMLAW 747

: Goods and Services Tax
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An advanced study of Goods and Services Tax. Provides both a theoretical background and high level of technical knowledge of the GST Act 1985. Comparisons with other indirect taxes and overseas variations of GST (notably Australian GST and UK VAT) provide a deeper understanding of the policy behind the New Zealand GST regime. Major topics include taxable activities, input tax, output tax, registration, adjustments, taxable supplies, timing and the GST anti-avoidance provisions.
Subject: Commercial Law
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1303

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
1304

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
1305

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
1306

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
1307

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
1308

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
1309

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
1310

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
1311

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
1312

COMMS 104

: Advertising and Society
2020 Semester Two (1205)
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
1313

COMMS 104G

: 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
1314

COMMS 104G

: Advertising and Society
2020 Semester Two (1205)
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
1315

COMMS 206

: Special Topic: Persuasion and Power
2020 Semester One (1203)
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
1316

COMMS 210

: Practicing Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2024 Semester One (1243)
Builds on COMMS 101 to develop students’ cultural competencies and understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of whakawhanaungatanga and protocols surrounding engagement, consultation and partnership with Māori and Pacific communities.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 101 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
1317

COMMS 210

: Practicing Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2023 Semester One (1233)
Builds on COMMS 101 to develop students’ cultural competencies and understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of whakawhanaungatanga and protocols surrounding engagement, consultation and partnership with Māori and Pacific communities.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 101 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
1318

COMMS 212

: Narratives of Social Change
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Investigates how the presentation of information shapes public attitudes and behaviours. Explores how public communication via news, social media and public awareness campaigns influence public understanding, engagement and behaviour. Key ideas explored in this course include: discourse; framing; rhetoric; and the interplay of words, images and sounds in multimodal communication.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 102 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
1319

COMMS 212

: Narratives of Social Change
2024 Semester One (1243)
Investigates how the presentation of information shapes public attitudes and behaviours. Explores how public communication via news, social media and public awareness campaigns influence public understanding, engagement and behaviour. Key ideas explored in this course include: discourse; framing; rhetoric; and the interplay of words, images and sounds in multimodal communication.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 102 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
1320

COMMS 212

: Narratives of Social Change
2023 Semester One (1233)
Investigates how the presentation of information shapes public attitudes and behaviours. Explores how public communication via news, social media and public awareness campaigns influence public understanding, engagement and behaviour. Key ideas explored in this course include: discourse; framing; rhetoric; and the interplay of words, images and sounds in multimodal communication.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 102 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
1321

COMMS 306

: Special Topic: Documentary and Social Change
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Documentary film has a close alignment with social change, reflecting or even producing political transformation. Explores strands of documentary associated with political movements from anti-fascism to LGBTI issues, examining how the history of screen technology and differing documentary modes engage with audiences. Students will produce a ‘mini-documentary'.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMMS 200-208 and 15 points in BA courses
1322

COMMS 312

: Documentary and Social Change
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Investigates the close alignment between documentary film and social and political transformation. The course will explore documentaries associated with political movements from anti-fascism to LGBTI issues. Students will produce a ‘mini-documentary’ as part of their coursework.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II in BA or BC courses
Restriction: COMMS 306
1323

COMMS 312

: Documentary and Social Change
2024 Semester One (1243)
Investigates the close alignment between documentary film and social and political transformation. The course will explore documentaries associated with political movements from anti-fascism to LGBTI issues. Students will produce a ‘mini-documentary’ as part of their coursework.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II in BA or BC courses
Restriction: COMMS 306
1324

COMMS 312

: Documentary and Social Change
2023 Semester One (1233)
Investigates the close alignment between documentary film and social and political transformation. The course will explore documentaries associated with political movements from anti-fascism to LGBTI issues. Students will produce a ‘mini-documentary’ as part of their coursework.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II in BA or BC courses
Restriction: COMMS 306
1325

COMMS 312

: Documentary and Social Change
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Investigates the close alignment between documentary film and social and political transformation. The course will explore documentaries associated with political movements from anti-fascism to LGBTI issues. Students will produce a ‘mini-documentary’ as part of their coursework.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II in BA or BC courses