HU-110, MCC 112 & GMT 102: Communication Skills
Course Overview and Class Conduct Guide
Fall 2010
BS ECONOMICS 2K10
MON 0900-1030 & FRI 1100-1230
BS MASS COMMUNICATION 2K10
TUE 0900-1030 & WED 1100-1230
BS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 2K10
MON 1100-1230 & WED 1300-1430
Note: Always consult the timetable issued to you for up to date class scheduling. The above details are just for quick reference.
Prerequisites:
Required classes: None
Expected skills: Basic English writing skills, including some familiarity with concepts of grammar and mechanics.
Computer skills, including the ability to create PowerPoint presentations, communicate via e-mail, and use the Internet/Web
Recommended Books:
College Writing Student Book (Zemach & Rumisek)
Effective Communication Skills (MTD Training Book Boon)
The Handbook of Good English (Edward.D.Johnson)
Winning Body Language (Mark Bowden)
Note: The books recommended are available as ebooks
Course Objectives:
This course focuses on writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication.. At the conclusion of the course, the students should be able to:
• Analyze written and oral communication situations and the different kinds of audiences to make informed choices about the most effective way to design and communicate/deliver messages
• Conduct research that includes the use of electronic library resources and the Internet and use the results of that research to develop and produce effective written and oral reports
• Deliver effective presentations in planned as well impromptu contexts
• Provide feedback, accept feedback, and use feedback to improve communication skills
• Write documents that are grammatically correct and make use of the appropriate register
• Develop effective...
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