Week 11: Internal Corporate Communications
Overview
This week focuses on internal corporate communication types, communication channels and their appropriate uses, language register in organizational contexts, and crisis communication terminology and protocols.
Topics Covered
Subtopics
- Internal corporate communication types
- Communication channels and their appropriate uses
- Language register in organizational contexts
- Crisis communication terminology and protocols
Class Activities
Tuesday Class Activities
- Assignment introduction: Corporate Communications Portfolio
- Introduction to internal corporate communications
- Class activity: Analysis of communication formats across different organizational contexts
- Group work: Identifying appropriate channels and registers for different messages
Thursday Class Activities
- Workshop: Guidelines for effective internal communications
- Case study: Crisis communication analysis
Independent Activities
Assignment: Corporate Communications Portfolio
- Create three to four internal communication documents for a fictional organization
- Each document should demonstrate appropriate tone, format, and terminology
- Include a brief reflection (250-300 words) on language choices and translation considerations
- Due date: Sunday of Week 11
Learning Resources
- Examples of corporate communications and guidelines
Assessment
- Corporate Communications Portfolio (3 points)
- Class attendance and participation (2 points)
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🤖 AI Study Prompts
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- “Help me identify appropriate communication channels for different business messages”
- “What are the key differences in language register for various organizational contexts?”
- “Create examples of effective internal corporate communications”
- “How should crisis communication protocols differ across organizational levels?”
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