COMM12022 - Communication and Global Technologies

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Communications technologies have changed the way we live in profound ways and have determined the shape of contemporary culture around the world. At the same time, people play a role in cultural change by determining how such technologies are utilised. This unit examines the development of communication and its associated technologies such as computer mediated communications, the constructs of Apple and Microsoft and the rise and proliferation of social media platforms. It critically analyses how modern culture has, and continues to be, influenced by these developments and incorporates an intergenerational reflection of the evolution of communication. Through this unit, you will develop a critical awareness of new communication technologies and their impact on a global scale.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 4
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: Minimum of 36 credit points

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

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Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 13.33% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Informal Student Feedback
Feedback
Flexibility was appreciated by students, particularly those who take this unit alongside units with intensive work integrated learning, internship-style elements.
Recommendation
Continue to deliver content in formats where students can access learning materials at their own pace, while looking for opportunities to offer students flexibility as needed.
Action Taken
Content continued to be delivered flexibly in order to meet student requirements.
Source: Teaching Staff Review
Feedback
Practical assessment allows students to apply research and interviewing skills. Students enjoy this aspect and find it valuable, however this is often the first-time students have encountered this interview style and would benefit from more training.
Recommendation
Embed more content in the unit which explains interviewing for research, and consider opportunities to practice mock interviews beforehand.
Action Taken
Resources were provided to support students enhance their research interview skills. A specific tutorial was also designated for students to practice mock interviewing with each other and the unit coordinator.
Source: Teaching Staff Review
Feedback
The content in this unit needs significant revision to continue to meet the needs of a diverse and growing cohort
Recommendation
Undertake a major and significant unit revision. This will include modification of the unit learning outcomes, assessment and content.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student Evaluation Survey
Feedback
Students appreciated support provided by teaching staff, which encouraged them to strive for excellence in alignment with their own learning goals
Recommendation
Continue to offer high levels of student support which encourages learners.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes
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