Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: COMM5470C
Course Title: Articulate, present and debate ideas
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4413 - Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anna Osherov
anna.osherov@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to articulate, present and debate ideas in a work or broader life context using creative techniques in order to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion.
The unit applies to individuals who contribute and present ideas that may be complex in nature and may relate to new products, services, processes or creative works. These individuals are required to communicate ideas persuasively.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas |
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Element: |
1. Establish framework for communication |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Develop ideas for communication |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess persuasive communication techniques against objectives of communication 2.2 Identify specific ways to provoke and encourage response in individuals or groups in consultation with others 2.3 Consider potential communication challenges and strategies for mitigation 2.4 Research and document selected key ideas for presentation according to objectives of communication |
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Element: |
3. Debate and discuss ideas |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Present substantiated communication to audience 3.2 Facilitate conversations that challenge existing, and explore new, approaches to idea generation 3.3 Respond to questions about communication with relevant information 3.4 Use feedback to refine communication |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to analyse ideas and alternatives for communication and discuss and debate ideas.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is structured to provide you with the optimum learning experience. A range of learning activities are provided during the semester and are designed to enhance learning and understanding of the topics.
You will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through classroom work time and additional learning activities will be provided for you to complete outside of the scheduled class time.
A range of in-class activities, case studies and independent research are included as the learning activities for this course. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
The learning activities will also include group discussions, group problem-solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.
This course is co-delivered with COMM5469C Make Presentations
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Develop and deliver presentations. Some minor changes may occur during the semester. | |||
Week |
Week commencing |
Topic |
Assessment |
1 |
6th Feb |
Introduction to and importance of the unit. |
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2 |
13th Feb |
The art of debating. Why is it important? |
Activity 1 uploaded into Canvas |
3 |
20th Feb |
The art of debating Practice debating in class, articulating and working in teams. |
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4 |
27th Feb |
In class workshop Using language and non-verbal communication |
Activity upload preparation for AT1 |
5 |
6th Mar |
Using persuasive techniques Rules for the debate ( organisational framework) |
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6 |
13th Mar |
Groups for debating. What not to do The five P's of effective communication Overcoming obstacles |
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7 |
27th Mar |
Tips for your debate: practice makes perfect |
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8 |
3rd Apr |
Complete assessment task in class and upload to Canvas |
Assessment 1 Part A |
| 9 | 7th – 16th Apr |
Group debate and review. AT 1 B
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Assessment 1 Part B debate in class Part B Written reflection Sunday 23.59 |
Mid-semester break (Friday to Friday, includes Easter) | |||
10 |
24th Apr |
Introduction to presentations. (Types of presentations & Structure) |
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11 |
1st May |
The Power of Persuasion. Using persuasive techniques # 1 |
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12 |
8th May |
Make a Presentation #2 (Process and Finer Skills) Assessment 2 Workshop Begin the preparation |
Assessment Task 2 Part A preparation (Individual presentation – Open business topic) |
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15th May |
Individual presentation preparation – Open business topic |
Assessment Task 2 Part A due |
14 |
22nd May |
Presentation delivery |
Assessment 2 Part B delivery & C review |
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29th May |
Presentations delivery if required |
Assessment 2 Part B delivery & C review |
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5th Jun |
Resubmissions |
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17 |
12th Jun |
Resubmissions |
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18 |
Grade finalisation |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be available in Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- review of final printed documents
- demonstration of techniques
- observation of presentations
- oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- facilitate a discussion and debate on ideas with at least two different audience types.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- evaluate the purpose, audience and legislative and organisational frameworks applicable to task
- identify and analyse methods to elicit responses from audiences in consultation with others
- identify challenges to communication of ideas for mitigation
- research selected ideas for presentation
- adopt persuasive communication techniques
- participate actively in presentation and critical discussion of ideas
- respond constructively to presentation feedback
- use feedback to further refine developed communication.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- ways in which individuals receive and respond to ideas and information, and factors that influence response
- advantages and disadvantages of various methods of communication
- organisational or legislative frameworks applicable to subject or format of communication
- key features of persuasive communication techniques, including storytelling
- methods of researching ideas including:
- desktop research
- consultation with relevant experts
- common techniques to tailor comments to audiences.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 - Introduction to debate
This is the first of two (2) assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. Completing this assessment task allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge required to articulate, present and debate ideas in a work or broader life context using a range of techniques to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion.
Assessment will be based upon elements including:
· Ability to distil key themes, messages and positions
· Clarity of message
· Effective Communication
· Ability to present ideas
· How well the debating group can respond to arguments.
· Being able to construct a logical argument and communicate it within a constrained time frame
Part A- Answer questions
Part B- Group debate and Reflection
Assessment 2
You will be required to demonstrate your presentation skills. This assessment task has been designed to
allow you to work individually and in teams to prepare and deliver a professional presentation, as well as
the experience of making the presentation to your peers.
Assessment Instructions
This task is divided into three (3) parts as follows:
Part A - Prepare presentation
Part B - Deliver presentation (PowerPoint slides)
Part C - Review the presentation
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
Marking Guide (Competency):
Feedback on your assignment and your results will be released via the rubric on Canvas. Assessment tasks will receive the following outcomes:
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
DNS (Did not Submit)
There are 2 assessments for this course, students must be deemed satisfactory in all assessments to be competent in this course.
Course grades will be given as:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did not submit)
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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