University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MDIA 7006 - Risk and Crisis Communication

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 6
Term: 4110
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assessment: Essay, Group presentation/pitch, Exegesis
Syllabus:

This course focuses on the role of strategic communication in managing situations of risk and crisis. You will consider risk and crisis communication in local, national and international contexts and across NGO, government and corporate sectors. You will identify issues and strategies for managing risks, plan effective communication strategies to prevent issues from becoming risks, and examine how new technologies and a changing media environment can influence the response of stakeholders. Other topics covered include issues of trust, credibility and control; corporate social responsibility (CSR); and the ethical and legal requirements for communications practitioners in Australia.

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Amount
6
0.25
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4110 Mon 15/03/2021 Thu 25/03/2021 Fri 07/05/2021 Fri 11/06/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14321 WR01 25 6 10 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 10am - 12pm Helen Mayo Sth, S106, Computer Suite
28 Apr - 26 May Wednesday 10am - 12pm Helen Mayo Sth, S106, Computer Suite
18958 WRK0 15 4 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.
Note: This remote class is ONLY for students for whom health or location prohibits face to face attendance, AND for whom this course is CORE (rather than elective) to their program. This remote session will be delivered synchronously with the face to face session via Zoom. Your Course Coordinator will provide a Zoom link or equivalent via MyUni.