Communication & Beyond

Putting Communication into Practice

Describes the establishment of communication education in Australia from the mid-1970s. Explores changing government mandates, the evolution of communication study and teaching, premier communication courses, faculty personalities, research, career options, and experiences putting communication into practice through academic and external relations initiatives.

Touching on social currents from the mid-1970s to the early 21st century, the book chronicles personal reflections on some people, principles, and practices to advance communication education. Before the 1970s, final year high school students with a flair for communication were commonly advised to be a cadet journalist or train as a teacher. Within the decade, communication courses nationwide equipped graduates with understandings and skills to pursue careers consequential to human affairs and the nation's advancement-in advertising, broadcasting, business, film, government, journalism, nonprofits, public relations, teaching, writing, and emerging technologies, along with many other areas. 

Outlines developments in communication education, including

Impulses driving a new dawning of communication education.Evolution of the premier communication courses nationwide and at QUT.National professional developments in study and teaching.Experiences putting communication understandings into practice.Key pioneering efforts in the development of communication study and teaching.