Courses & Units
Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership PEM105
Introduction
This unit is aligned with Module 8: Effective workplace communication and leadership in the Tasmania Police Recruit Course. This unit requires students to consider the theory and practice around conflict resolution & negotiation, speaking and communicating with a wide range of audiences, biases, stereotypes & barriers to communication, barriers to effective communication, and teamwork & leadership. Students will be introduced to core criminological and sociological concepts, and provided with the skills to engage in critical observation of social and criminal events.
Summary
Unit name | Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership |
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Unit code | PEM105 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
Coordinator | Professor Nicole Asquith |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Spring school (extended) | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Online | Police Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Online | Police Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Police Study Period 1 | 15/1/2024 | 5/3/2024 | 8/5/2024 | 23/8/2024 |
Spring school (extended) | 4/11/2024 | 27/11/2024 | 31/12/2024 | 23/2/2025 |
Police Study Period 2 | 15/4/2024 | 28/5/2024 | 31/7/2024 | 15/11/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify sources of guidance for the full range of corporate & public communication.
- Critically evaluate the key concepts and issues related to leadership in policing.
- Apply communication theories to evaluate and further develop skills in interpersonal communication and conflict management.
- Critically apply skills in observation.
- Apply guidance & relevant protocols to the full range of media, matching appropriate styles & media to the target audience.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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091105 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Co-requisites
PEM101 Integrity and Governance in Policing PEM102 Preventing Public Disorder & Maintaining Social Order PEM103 Workplace and Community Safety PEM104 Custodial and Coronial Oversight and Investigation PEM105 Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership PEM106 Information and Communication Technologies in Policing PEM107 Law for Policing PEM201 Forensic Practice PEM202 Understanding and Responding to Interpersonal Violence PEM203 Impact of and Responses to Property Loss and Fraud PEM204 Drug Law Enforcement and Harm Minimisation PEM205 Investigative Techniques for Policing PEM206 Law Enforcement and Public HealthTeaching
Assessment | Self-reflection (10%)|Syndicate presentation (10%)|Individual presentation (20%)|Report (20%)|Scenario (40%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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