Participatory Development Communication (COMU7013)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3W
Assessment methods
Group assignment, Case Study.
Course enquiries
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 has become an important dimension of development as a way to attain sustainable and equitable outcomes. Effective stakeholder identification and involvement in all stages of development planning, implementation and evaluation are 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 interactive seminars, a group assignment including real world practice, and an individual case study review. It will give specific attention to intercultural communication skills and methodological implications when applying a participatory approach in development planning, implementation and evaluation. This course is a compulsory part of the Communication for Social Change field of the Master of Communication, and of the Master of Leadership in Global Development.