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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  AK1277   Bachelor of International Tourism Management   (BITM)
360.00
  AK3006   Bachelor of Arts (NZSL-English Interpreting)   (BA (NZSL English Interpreting))
360.00
  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  AK2002   Certificate in Arts   (CertArts)
60.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
  AK3002   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Conjoint Degrees   (BA BBus)
510.00
  AK3706   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BA BCIS)
510.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMM570/W101  A  23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG404 
    23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  WG701 
COMM570/W102  A  23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG404 
    23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG701 
COMM570/W103  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WG404 
    24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WF313 
COMM570/W104  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WG404 
    24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF313 
COMM570/W105  A  23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG404 
    23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WF404 
2026, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMM570/W201  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF410 
    16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  WF410 
COMM570/W202  A  17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WH125 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WF410 
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