COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 GENERAL INFORMATION 

(2025-26)

Course Description 

This course aims to develop and equip students with communication skills by teaching critical reading, writing as problem-solving and teaching presentation as foundational at individual, interpersonal, group and corporate levels.

Course Objectives

• Students will demonstrate effective reading, oral and written skills in the academic context

• Students will demonstrate strong conceptual knowledge of writing tasks in the workplace

• Students will be able to evaluate the legal, ethical and moral contexts of communication

Teaching Methods

1. Lecture through guided practice (virtually and physically)

2. Pair/ group work, discussion, debate

3. Project-based learning (research & student oral presentations)

Assessment

Continuous Assessment (2 tests and 3 assignments) = 40%

Final Examination = 60%

Major Activities

Reading tasks

1. Long text reading comprehension: headings, subheadings, numbering, thesis statements, topic sentences, supporting details

2. Reader response: Critique a text, analysis/synthesis of an argument

Writing tasks

1. Academic essay: Argumentation, transitions, paragraphing, citations, and referencing

2. Job application letter: formatting and style, formal tone

3. Short schematic report: formatting, use of reported speech, use of tense

4. Technical descriptions: use of adjectives, prepositional phrases & transitions

Speaking tasks

1. Persuasive presentation on an issue: use of logos, pathos, ethos

2. Defending a position on an issue: argumentation through debate

 Requirements and Classroom Conduct

You are expected to:

• have a functional and active email address

• read assigned texts/watch recommended lecture before class

• attend class on time and meet attendance requirements

• communicate any absence from class

• mute your mobile phones during class

• respect others and their right to participate fully in class

• submit assignments on time