MKTG 1010 Public Relations Theory and Practice (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700090
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Description This subject introduces the student to the theory and research that serves as the foundation of the practice of public relations. The subject surveys the history of the discipline, the theories on which the discipline is based, and current models of practice. The subject focuses on understanding how to research and analyse the opinions of organisational publics in order to develop mutually beneficial relationships with those publics. The contemporary practice of public relations requires an understanding of a broad range of social science theory and research and the ability to incorporate that knowledge in the solution of public relations problems.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Public Relations
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Co-requisite(s) Students enrolled in the combined DiplomaBachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units
Equivalent Subjects MKTG 1009 - Public Relations Theory and Practice
Restrictions Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory subjects listed in the program structure prior to enrolling in this University level subject.
Assumed Knowledge
Computer literacy.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Quiz | Homework activities – 5 x 4% Minimum 200 words each | 20 | N | Individual |
Applied Project | Draft (10% Written Issue Brief (30%) 2000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
End-of-session Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods