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The course CDU 301, titled 'Communication Skills', aims to equip learners with effective communication knowledge and skills for interpersonal and academic success. It includes various topics such as writing, listening, public speaking, and business communication, with assessments comprising assignments, class tests, and an exam. The course will be delivered through online lectures and practical lessons from May to August 2024, under the instruction of Roy Wafula.

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Communication Skills Course Outline 1

The course CDU 301, titled 'Communication Skills', aims to equip learners with effective communication knowledge and skills for interpersonal and academic success. It includes various topics such as writing, listening, public speaking, and business communication, with assessments comprising assignments, class tests, and an exam. The course will be delivered through online lectures and practical lessons from May to August 2024, under the instruction of Roy Wafula.

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION ARTS AND SOCIAL

SCIENCES
COURSE OUTLINE

Program : DBIT, CBIT


Academic Y/Sem: May – August 2024
Course Code : CDU 301
Title : Communication Skills

Instructor : Roy Wafula


Day : Wednesday
Time : 1000hrs – 1300hrs
Telephone : +254 (0) 725 738663
Email :[email protected]

1) Purpose of the Course


The course is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills on effective
communication for effective interpersonal and academic benefits.
2) Expected Learning Outcomes:
a) To communicate with confidence through clear, concise and effective
presentations.
b) To overcome barriers to effective communication.
c) To apply different communication skills in different communication scenarios.
3) Course Delivery:
Online Lectures, discussions, practical Lessons, computer aided lessons,

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4) Course Assessment

TASK SCORE (%) DATES


Assignment 1 Research 5
Assignment 2 Research 5
Assignment 3 Research 10
CAT 1 Research 15
CAT 2 Research 15
Exam Sit in 50
TOTAL 100

5) Course Content Schedule

TOPIC SUB-TOPICS
Week 1 Introduction to communication ✓ definition
✓ elements of communication

Week 2 Writing skills ✓ Types of Writing


✓ Writing Process
✓
Week 3 Listening Skills ✓ Listening process
✓ Types of listening
✓ Barriers to listening
Week 4 Reading skills ✓ Types of reading
✓ Common poor reading habits

Week 5 Public Speaking ✓ Speaking competencies


✓

Week 6 Study skills ✓ Time management


✓ Eisenower matrix
✓
Week 7 Non verbal communication ✓ Types of non-verbal communication
✓ Function of nonverbal communication

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Week 8 Business communication skills ✓ Formal letters
✓ Report writing
✓ memo
✓ minute writing
Week 9 Library skills ✓ Types of library
✓ Arrangement in library
Week 10 Visual communication Types of visual communication
Week 11 Class presentations/discussions Class presentations/discussions
Week 12 Revision
Core reading material
Baran, S. (2011). EBOOK: Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and
Culture. McGraw Hill.

Turow, J. (2010). Media Today, 2010 Update: An Introduction to Mass Communication.


Routledge.

Ceramella, N., & Lee, E. (2008). Cambridge English for the media. Ernst KlettSprachen.

Recommended reference materials


Tafani, V. (2009). Teaching English through Mass Media. Acta didacticanapocensia,
2(1), 81-95.
Hart, A. (Ed.). (2013). Teaching the media: International perspectives. Routledge.
Kellner, D., & Share, J. (2005). Toward critical media literacy: Core concepts, debates,
organizations, and policy. Discourse: studies in the cultural politics of education, 26(3),
369-386.
Thoman, E., &Jolls, T. (2005). 10. Media Literacy Education: Lessons from the Center
for Media Literacy. Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, 104(1),
180-205.
Becker, S. L. (1961). Teaching of English in the mass media. Elementary English, 38(4),
250-258.

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