Course Details
Academic Communication: Conventions and Expectations
Course Code COMM570
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
This course develops students’ abilities to navigate the conventions and expectations of academic communication through practice in critical thinking, rhetorical analysis, and evidence-based analytical writing. It focuses on the rhetorical foundation of communicative events, and prompts students to reflect on their individual, social and cultural influences, while developing confidence and expertise in the processes of academic writing.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK3770   Diploma in English Language   (DipEL)
120.00
  AK1252   Graduate Diploma in International Tourism Management   (GradDipITM)
120.00
  AK1254   Graduate Certificate in International Tourism Management   (GradCertITM)
60.00
  AK1277   Bachelor of International Tourism Management   (BITM)
360.00
  AK3006   Bachelor of Arts (NZSL-English Interpreting)   (BA (NZSL English Interpreting))
360.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
No requisite courses specified.
  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  AK3706   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BA BCIS)
510.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
  AK3002   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Conjoint Degrees   (BA BBus)
510.00
  AK2002   Certificate in Arts   (CertArts)
60.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
Timetable
2025, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMM570/W101  A  03-Mar-2025  02-Jun-2025  MON  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WZ416 
    04-Mar-2025  03-Jun-2025  TUE  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF213 
COMM570/W102  A  03-Mar-2025  02-Jun-2025  MON  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WZ416 
    05-Mar-2025  04-Jun-2025  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WF314 
COMM570/W103  A  03-Mar-2025  02-Jun-2025  MON  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WZ416 
    06-Mar-2025  05-Jun-2025  THU  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF213 
COMM570/W104  A  03-Mar-2025  02-Jun-2025  MON  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WZ416 
    05-Mar-2025  04-Jun-2025  WED  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF213 
COMM570/W105  A  03-Mar-2025  02-Jun-2025  MON  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WZ416 
    04-Mar-2025  03-Jun-2025  TUE  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  WF213 
2025, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMM570/W201  A  21-Jul-2025  20-Oct-2025  MON  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WS114 
    24-Jul-2025  23-Oct-2025  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF203 
COMM570/W202  A  21-Jul-2025  20-Oct-2025  MON  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WS114 
    22-Jul-2025  21-Oct-2025  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WG609 
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