Participatory Development Communication (COMU7013)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 3 Hours/ Week
Assessment methods
Participation
Group Assignment
Case Study
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Participation is an important dimension of development targeting sustainable and equitable outcomes. Effective stakeholder identification and engagement in all stages of development planning, implementation and evaluation is key to assure the effectiveness of change processes and the sustainability of impact. This course explores the principles and practices of participatory development communication through self-directed learning activities, interactive workshops, a group assignment including real world practice, and an individual case study. It will give specific attention to interpersonal and intercultural communication skills and methodological implications when applying a participatory approach in development planning, implementation and evaluation. This is a compulsory course for the Communication for Social Change field of study of the Master of Communication, and a suitable elective for students from any program who would like to learn about facilitating stakeholder engagement.
