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BCPP01-001: Communication and Culture 1

Description

In Communication and Culture 1, students will explore the relationship between communication and culture, examining cultural perspectives in media and the critical role of audience, rhetoric and representation. Students will also develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that characterise academic communication and culture, with a particular focus on academic research, writing and referencing and the importance of academic integrity, in preparation for studying in an Australian university environment.

Subject details

Type: Bond University College subject
Code: BCPP01-001
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Bond University College
Semesters offered:
  • Jan - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering - 1st Offering]
  • Jan - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering (SUPP)]
  • May - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • Sep - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • Jan - Bond University College 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Academic and English Pathways
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $500.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $500.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,210.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,400.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Describe the role of audience, rhetoric and representation in communicating cultural perspectives in media.
  2. Prepare for intensive study and plan for success within the university environment.
  3. Locate credible sources of information and identify source types across a range of media.
  4. Structure and outline academic works, including essays and reports, and demonstrate knowledge of academic integrity through use of the APA referencing style.
  5. Understand communication processes and practices in academic and professional contexts, as compared to other socio-cultural contexts.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

None

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

None

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering - 1st Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
  • Standard Offering (SUPP)
    Enrolment opens: 14/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
    Teaching census: 08/02/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 08/09/2024
    Subject start: 08/09/2024
    Cancellation 1: 08/10/2024
    Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 07/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
    Teaching census: 07/10/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025
    Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Standard Offering - 1st Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024