MDIA 7009 - Leadership in Strategic Communication
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 7009 Course Leadership in Strategic Communication Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites 12 units of Level VII MDIA courses Restrictions Available to students enrolled in the Master of Media, GradDip, and GCert (Strategic Communication) only Assessment Internship Pathway: Reflective analysis, Host evaluation, Final report, Participation and professionalism. Industry Research Pathway: Reflective analysis, Research or professional development report, Participation and professionalism Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Victoria Fielding
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, career paths and workplace practices in strategic communication.
2. Apply work-integrated learning principles (if undertaking Pathway A) or research and professional development best-practice (if undertaking Pathway B) to engage with contemporary industry challenges, employment opportunities and career planning in the media and communications sector.
3. Manage contact with external bodies, build professional relationships with supervisors, co-workers and external groups, and communicate professionally in a range of genres used in the sector.
4. Reflect on, critically assess, consolidate and synthesise academic and industry learning.
5. Form personalised learning objectives and career plans for ongoing professional development.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3, 5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required readings will be provided electronically through MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Nine two-hour workshops will be run synchronously on campus and via-Zoom throughout the semesterWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
On-campus workshops: 18 hours per semester
Reading: 72 hours per semester
Assignment preparation: 116 hours per semester
Placement/research/professional development: 106 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
The course consists of nine 2-hour tutorials as well as independent completion of an internship or research/professional development project. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessments are dependent on whether students choose pathway A - 100 hour internship, or pathway B - professional research or professional development project.Assessment Detail
Pathway A
Self-sourced internship or through CareerHub
Assessments:
Reflective analysis (30%)
Host evaluation (20%)
Final report (40%)
Participation and professionalism (10%)
Pathway B
Individual research project focusing on industry-relevant question
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Professional development project (e.g. mentoring to develop career pathway, workplace-based development project)
Assessments:
Reflective analysis (30%)
Research or professional development reportSubmission
Assessments are submitted via MyUni using Turnitin.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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