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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2009: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Communication Studies - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2009

  • This full-time enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements. Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the program adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • For detailed program information, please refer to the program structure
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2009

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 courses from:
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN120 Introduction to Public Relations
CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
CMN140 Introduction to Creative Advertising
Plus select 1 courses from:
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
EGL120 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian A
INT120 Japanese A
INT130 Italian A
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional

Semester 2, 2009

Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses towards your chosen major from:
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 Wonderworlds: An exploration of English literature
Or an elective course
Plus select 1 introductory course from another Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences area of study other than Communication

Semester 1, 2010

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from the following (refer to note 2):
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2010

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from the following (refer to note 2):
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 Wonderworlds: An exploration of English literature
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2011

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from the following (refer to note 2):
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2011

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from the following (refer to note 2):
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 Wonderworlds: An exploration of English literature

 
Notes

1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 6).
2. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies.
3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses. Select the course code to confirm prerequisites.

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