COMU 13 Communication Skills for Adult Living provides students with communication tools that are useful in adult life when communicating with employers, family, friends and community members. Students will participate in a variety of experiential learning activities to practice ways in which we communicate and participate in communication with others. Students will learn about elements of communication, effective communication techniques, asking questions, and responding to requests.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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| Other | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize and define the elements of communication (sender, message and receiver)
- Display effective communication in daily interactions
- Express needs and ask for assistance when completing a task
- Respond to instructions using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
Teaching and Learning Approach
Students can expect various teaching methodologies such as guest speakers (e.g. local politicians, business
owners), small group projects (e.g. creating posters, role playing videos), individual projects (e.g. worksheets)
and class discussions (e.g. communication scenarios, interactive games).Learning Resources
Recommended: 3-ring binder, dividers, pen and pencils, and any personal stationery items for personal use (e.g.
markers).Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Portfolio (based on skills checklist) | | 100% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.