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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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NS5330 - Persuasive Communication

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Subject Description

    This subject explores professional communication strategies across a variety of mediums that healthcare professionals will use in their workplace. It will also explore digital communication and digital literacy, along with development of persuasive argument.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply advanced communication strategies for potentially challenging conversations and relationships relevant to the healthcare professional
  • Appraise and interpret communication theories
  • Demonstrate a wide use of digital platforms useful as part of the suite of communication methods available for communication
  • Incorporate principles of persuasive communication in the healthcare workplace
  • Reflect on and articulate strategies for enhanced communication in a culturally diverse healthcare workplace

Subject Assessment

  • Case study - (20%)
  • Oral presentation (recorded) - (40%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (40%)

Note that 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.

Availabilities

JCU Online, Study Period 84, External

Census date:Thursday, 16 Jul 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 06 Jul 2020 to Saturday, 22 Aug 2020
Coordinator(s):
MS Marie Bodak
Lecturer(s):
DR Narelle Biedermann
DR Tracey Ahern
DR Nasreena Waheed
MS Marie Bodak
DR Helena Harrison
DR Clare Fenwick
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 60 Hours - Other - Online accelerated program, 10 hours/week for 6 weeks
Method of delivery:Online - JCU