COMU 15 Effective Communication I

School of Academic Upgrading and Development

COMU 15 Effective Communication I explores the various elements of communication. Students will examine the different ways in which we communicate and participate in communication with others. Topics include: elements of communication, questioning techniques, active listening, and basic technological skill development.

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Course Details
Total number of weeks	15
Total Credits
Total Hours	120

Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture	4
Other	4

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, non-verbal and verbal)
Display/use effective communication
Engage in active listening
Differentiate between passive, aggressive and assertive communication
Express needs and ask for assistance
Demonstrate a basic level of skill in using digital and technological resources

Teaching and Learning Approach

Students can expect various teaching methodologies such as guest speakers, small group projects, individual projects and discussions.

Learning Resources

3-ring binder, dividers, pen and pencils, and any personal stationery items for personal use (e.g. markers).

Assessment

Title	Learning Outcomes	Value
Portfolio based on skills checklist		85%
Participation		15%
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.

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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.