COMMS 314

Risk, Crisis and Disaster Communication

Please note: this is archived course information from 2025 for COMMS 314.

Description

Explores how governmental and non-governmental organisations communicate in the context of social risks such as environmental hazards and public health emergencies. The course also investigates communication in the wake of disasters. Concepts explored in the course include: mis- and disinformation; public engagement and risk perceptions; framings and narratives of disaster and risk.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline. for COMMS

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Not taught in 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

COMMS 314: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points passed at Stage II