COMMS102-22A (HAM)

Communication in a Digital World

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Mary Simpson

Mary Simpson
9278
MSB.4.35A
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mary.simpson@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: helena.wang@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The paper examines how digital communication platforms relate to common communication theories and situations; it explores the impact of contemporary electronic-mediated communication, emerging technologies, and new media on communication practices. The paper aims to educate students on the scope, reach, and implications of digitally enabled human communication. Students will gain an understanding of digital communication as a discipline and will explore the dynamic relationship between communication theory, research, and knowledge in the digital world.
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Paper Structure

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This paper is FLEXI delivery via synchronous hybrid in-person and Zoom classes.

Students are required to:

  1. Prepare for the Wednesday lecture and the tutorial by reading /viewing the readings, videos; and mini-lectures.
  2. Attend the Wednesday class (4-5 pm) either in-person or via Zoom
  3. Participate via Zoom OR in-person in the weekly workshop. These start in Week 2.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Talk with and present to individuals and small groups in digital settings using a range of common digital platforms, using interactive listening and speaking skills, facilitated by digital communication tools.
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  • Interpret everyday digital communication situations using introductory communication theories.
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  • Recognise and practise ethical use of communication in online settings.
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  • Critically examine their own digital communication practices.
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  • Articulate how organisations should digitally communicate in professional and effective ways.
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Assessment

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The assignments are designed to build your communication and critical thinking skills, as well as your knowledge about digital communication. In the first three weeks of the trimester, you will learn "how to do" the five Workshop Assignments (Weeks 2 and 3). In Workshops (Weeks 4 to10) you will work with others in pairs and groups (either in person or via Zoom depending on which workshop you choose) to build your interaction and group communication skills. The first assignment prepares you for the Workshop Assignments, and the Workshop Assignments build your skills and knowledge for you to be able to successfully complete the remaining assignments.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Preparing for the Workshop Assignments
25 Mar 2022
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Workshop Assignments
Sum of Best ( 3 )
6 May 2022
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Digital Communication Reflection
13 May 2022
11:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Organisational Communication Case Study Part 1: Presentation
3 Jun 2022
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Workshop
5. Organisational Communication Case Study Part 2: Written Report
17 Jun 2022
11:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Please use the reading list access in Moodle where you will see the set reading for each week
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Online Support

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Moodle=Online Learning Support: Moodle is where you will use communication skills to communicate with others professionally and effectively. Moodle is the virtual space for students to connect with each other as well as teaching staff outside of the face­to­face classes. Students will use the site to ask questions of staff (anonymously), participate in online discussions, and complete selected learning activities.To access Moodle, sign into your University login and search for Moodle.

See Moodle for Course Convenor's Zoom and in-person office hours

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Workload

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COMMS102 is a 15­point paper and therefore requires 150 hours in total during the semester. These hours comprise in­class (in-person and/or online) time, as well as using course readings and Moodle resources to help you to prepare for, and take part in in­class learning, as well as prepare for, and complete assignments. Expect to work about 11 hours each week for this course ­­including the two weeks of teaching recess, and Study Week.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MCOM102 or LCOMM102

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