ED5913 - Communicating Sustainability and Climate Change

Credit points:	03
Year:	2017
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject is available to all students who possess a relevant undergraduate degree or diploma.

This subject introduces you to contemporary and purposeful communication approaches, strategies and techniques based on an ethic of care for our socio-ecological future. You will explore different ways of developing and communicating ideas, feelings and actions for transformative change. Key topics are communication design, analysis, planning and evaluation; interpretation and extension; science communication; and complex issues in climate change communication. Traditional and digital modalities are considered. The major assessment task will develop your skills in professional communication planning. ED5913 is an AQF level 9 subject that aims to develop your ability to communicate and consolidate your knowledge of socio-ecological systems and processes.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate your familiarity with a diverse range of communication strategies, tools and materials;
• be able to explain the general benefits of enhanced public understanding of issues of environmental, social and cultural significance, including climate change and biodiversity;
• understand the elements of successful communication targeted to different groups of people;
• demonstrate you can plan, develop, analyse and evaluate communication materials and / or programs;
• be able to communicate ideas and content in an appropriate and informed way using different modalities.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 24-Aug-2017
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Hilary Whitehouse
Contact hours:	39 hours - On line engagement through collaborate lectures, tutorials and on-line resources.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (50%); communication product (20%).
JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 51
Census Date 06-Apr-2017
Face to face teaching (to be advised)
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Hilary Whitehouse
Contact hours:	25 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (50%); communication product (20%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.