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3351
CHINESE 100G
: Beginning Modern Chinese 12023 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.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
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CHINESE 100G
: Beginning Modern Chinese 12022 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.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
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CHINESE 100G
: Beginning Modern Chinese 12022 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.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
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CHINESE 100G
: Beginning Modern Chinese 12021 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.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
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CHINESE 100G
: Beginning Modern Chinese 12021 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.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3356
CHINESE 301
: Advanced Modern Chinese 22020 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.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 300
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3357
CHINESE 729A
: Special Topic2021 Semester One (1213)
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 729 A and B
Outline is not available yet
3358
CHINESE 729B
: Special Topic2021 Semester Two (1215)
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 729 A and B
Outline is not available yet
3359
CHINESE 739
: Educational Linguistics in Chinese2020 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.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 301 or equivalent
Restriction: CHINESE 707
Restriction: CHINESE 707
Outline is not available yet
3360
COMMS 101
: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds2025 Semester Two (1255)
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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3361
COMMS 104G
: Advertising and Society2023 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.
Restriction: FTVMS 110, 110G
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COMMS 104G
: Advertising and Society2022 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.
Restriction: FTVMS 110, 110G
3363
COMMS 105
: Introduction to Communication and Leadership2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3364
COMMS 106
: Communicating Your Way: Platforms, Organisations, Communities2025 Semester Two (1255)
Draws on key theories of communication and applies them to a selection of contemporary problems and issues in three key domains: communication and technology, communication and leadership and communication and social change. Enables students to consider how contemporary communication is shaped by and for particular platforms, organisations and communities.
Restriction: COMMS 102, 103, 105
Outline is not available yet
3365
COMMS 204
: Social Media2021 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.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 235, 335
Restriction: FTVMS 235, 335
Outline is not available yet
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COMMS 204
: Social Media2020 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.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 235, 335
Restriction: FTVMS 235, 335
Outline is not available yet
3367
COMMS 207
: Communication Research Methods2025 Semester One (1253)
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.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
Outline is not available yet
3368
COMMS 207
: Special Topic: Communication Research Methods2021 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.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Outline is not available yet
3369
COMMS 210
: Practicing Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds2025 Semester One (1253)
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.
Prerequisite: COMMS 101 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
Outline is not available yet
3370
COMMS 309
: Communication, Writing and Design2021 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.
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMMS 200-208 and 15 points in BA courses
Restriction: COMMS 305
Restriction: COMMS 305
Outline is not available yet
3371
COMMS 309
: Communication, Writing and Design2020 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.
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMMS 200-208 and 15 points in BA courses
Restriction: COMMS 305
Restriction: COMMS 305
Outline is not available yet
3372
COMMS 316
: Decolonising Technology and Data2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explores Indigenous perspectives on technology and data. Policy, activism and design are explored in relation to decolonisation, equity and rangatiratanga (sovereignty).
Prerequisite: 60 points passed at Stage II
Outline is not available yet
3373
COMMS 320
: Communication Project2024 Semester Two (1245)
Students complete a practical or academic project, involving individual or group-based work.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II in BC courses
Outline is not available yet
3374
COMMS 700
: Digital Futures2021 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.
Restriction: MEDIA 717
Outline is not available yet
3375
COMMS 705
: Communication Perspectives2025 Semester One (1253)
Critical review of key debates and perspectives in the Communication field, with a particular emphasis on social change communication. Balances broad coverage of dominant approaches in the field with the study of under-represented perspectives including through studies of Indigenous scholarship and research from the Global South.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
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