Public Communication

The course introduces students to public communication, from social media posts to journalism to strategic communication and more. It blends applied work with theoretical and critical thinking about forms of public communication. Students will learn writing and media planning skills, alongside classes discussing major public communication practices and classes studying the way those bring together different kinds of public. Emphasis will be placed on the representation of te ao Maori in different public communication practices and on how Maori and Pacific publics are convened. The course also provides opportunities for groupwork, where students learn from each other and can support each other’s learning.