Units
Professional Communication 2
Unit code: QCD210
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit further explores vocabulary and grammar and generic structure to develop skills of speaking and writing in context of Field, Tenor and Mode. Effective speaking skills are developed according to academic presentation requirements. Skills for coherent and well-structured writing are also extended to enable efficient essay writing and the refinement of exam techniques. Language and structure appropriate to commercial, technical and academic communication are developed in support of business subjects. Communication for Business 2 language learning tasks are parallel with content material from these units.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 13TP1 | Yes |
| 2013 13TP2 | Yes |
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
| 2013 13TP3 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - 13 Week Teaching Period - 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
Knowledge and understanding of academic genres are essential for success, particularly in a higher education context. International students will encounter new genres in an Australian higher education context. Not only will they need to become competent users of these genres to succeed in their undergraduate degrees, they may also need to adapt to different learning and teaching styles.
Aims
This unit aims to explore different academic genres through the content of communication theory to enhance international students' competency in the use of these genres. It will provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge and understanding of common academic genres that will enhance their competency in terms of their use of these genres.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain introductory communication theory and apply it to a number of academic genres.
- Produce a range of written and spoken academic genres, using appropriate conventions and technically correct expression.
- Select appropriate critical and analytical thinking strategies to evaluate given scenarios and provide solutions through the effective use of primary and secondary research.
- Work productively and co-operatively as a team member.
Content
Weekly Topics
Week 1
Introduction to communication theory
Week 2
Questionnaire genre and introduction to report genre
Week 3
Report genre
Week 4
Business letter, email and instructions genres
Week 5
Ethics
Week 6
The case study genre
Week 7
Interpersonal communication
Week 8
Oral genres
Week 9
Group dynamics
Week 10
Persuasion
Week 11
Negotiation
Week 12
Intercultural communication
Week 13
RevisionApproaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit is delivered through both direct instruction (via lectures) and collaborative/co-constructive learning (via workshops/tutorials) supported by materials on the BB site and on the CMD. Learning will be enhanced by active participation in the weekly tasks, reflections and engagement with the readings. The unit engages students with authentic tasks connected to the real world.
Late Assignment Policy
There will be penalties for late submission of assignments. Refer to the Diploma and University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation Course Guide for details.
Review of Grades or Academic Rulings
For rules on how to apply for a review of grade, refer to the Diploma and University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation Course Guide.
Consultation
The lecturer and tutor will be available for consultation from Week 2. Times will be advised in class and will also be displayed on Blackboard and on a schedule at Reception on Level 3.Assessment
Summative Assessment (SA)
Summative assessment is included in the calculation of your grade.
Formative Assessment (FA)
Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to you to assist with your progress.
This unit will require students to submit their assessment items through SafeAssign.
Please refer to the Week 1 document for this unit.Assessment name: Report Project
Description: Written report based on primary data generated from the questionnaire and group discussion relating to recommendations provided in this report.
Part i. Questionnaire of 10 questions (due Week 4) FA
Part ii. 1000 word report (due Week 9) SA
Part iii. Group discussion of report recommendations (due Week 10 or 11) SA
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4.
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Weeks 4, 9, 10 or 11
Assessment name: Final Examination
Description: Case Study Essay
A two-hour final exam case study analysis. This analysis will be structured as a 900 word case study essay as presented in the unit. In week 10 the exam questions will be presented. A reference list will need to be prepared following all guidelines. This reference page must be signed by the tutor and taken to the exam. This essay will demonstrate students' abilities to identify and apply key concepts introduced in the unit.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3.
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 14
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
- QCD210 Blackboard site.
- QUT Cite/Write.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 14-Mar-2013
- QCD210 Blackboard site.
