Modules - Communications

General Aims

Candidates who successfully complete this module will:

  • Understand the processes of effective communication
  • Explore the breadth of communicative forms
  • Develop the skills and confidence necessary to convey and interpret meaning effectively, in writing, visually and verbally
  • Develop interpersonal skills and qualities such as self-confidence, assertiveness, empathy and consideration
  • Investigate the nature and influence of modern mass communications
  • Appreciate some of the practical and theoretical aspects of communication technology
  • Develop the ability to learn independently.

Units

Specific learning outcomes are grouped as seven units:

  1. Learning to Learn
  2. Non-verbal and Visual Communication
  3. Personal Interaction
  4. Reading
  5. Writing
  6. Media Awareness
  7. Communications Technology

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Communications G10001 Module Descriptor in pdf format here »