This fundamental module focuses on the essential communication skills which students need in order to be effective at college level, in the workplace and in wider society. Whilst broadly based, specific methods of communicating are explored and developed. This gives students ample opportunity to build upon their existing communication skills and increase their communication effectiveness. The module is presented to the student in an experiential/interactive learning format, in small groups, in a dedicated communication facility. This module is part of the Get SMART initiative.
To facilitate a student-centered learning environment and optimize the students’ development student numbers must not exceed 20, in any one group. Contact hours should where possible be delivered in a 2 +1 hour format, or alternatively a 3-hour block. Three 1 hour sessions will not be suitable.
Introduction to Communication Principals and Theory
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Interpersonal Communications
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Effective Communication Methods and Messaging
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Communication Languages, Verbal, Non Verbal, Written, Visual
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Professional Business Communication practices in industry sectors
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Communication Challenges in industry sectors
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Organisational Communications Systems
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Professional Business Written practices
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Communication and new technology
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Professional Business Presentations development
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The communication module will be presented in an experiential learning cycle, with the use of other learning formats, such a seminar, workshops, discussions, and lectures. The delivery emphasis throughout will be placed on progression development through student participation and engagement. For example, individual and small group exercises, role plays, teamwork exercises, individual and group presentations, lectures, peer feedback, video playback evaluations, case studies, problem-based learning and site visits.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |