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3376

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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3377

COMMS 101

: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2025 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.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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3378

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
3379

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
3380

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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3381

COMMS 106

: Communicating Your Way: Platforms, Organisations, Communities
2025 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.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: COMMS 102, 103, 105

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3382

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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3383

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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3384

COMMS 207

: Communication Research Methods
2025 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.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses

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3385

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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3386

COMMS 210

: Practicing Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2025 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.
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: COMMS 101 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses

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3387

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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3388

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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3389

COMMS 316

: Decolonising Technology and Data
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explores Indigenous perspectives on technology and data. Policy, activism and design are explored in relation to decolonisation, equity and rangatiratanga (sovereignty).
Subject: Communication
Prerequisite: 60 points passed at Stage II

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3390

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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3391

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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3392

COMMS 705

: Communication Perspectives
2025 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.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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3393

COMMS 707

: Research Methods and Design
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Critical survey of methodological approaches in the Communication field. Students will also be guided through a process for defining their own research problem and establishing an appropriate methodological design. Prepares students to undertake a dissertation as well as covering skills transferable to professional contexts.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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3394

COMMS 715

: Directed Study
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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3395

COMMS 715

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

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3396

COMPLIT 707

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

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3397

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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3398

COOKIS 101

: Introduction to Cook Islands Māori
2021 Summer School (1210)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Cook Islands Māori as well as allowing them to develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Subject: Cook Islands Māori
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

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3399

COOKIS 101

: Introduction to Cook Islands Māori
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Cook Islands Māori as well as allowing them to develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Subject: Cook Islands Māori
Restriction: COOKIS 102. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

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3400

COOKIS 101G

: Introduction to Cook Islands Māori
2021 Summer School (1210)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Cook Islands Māori as well as allowing them to develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Subject: Cook Islands Māori
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Outline is not available yet