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NUST BUSINESS SCHOOL

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.

Tutor Information:
Ms.Swaleha Naqvi  
Office: G1: Phone: 3254: Email: swaleha@nbs.edu.pk
Consultation hours:  Tuesday: 0930-1200 HRS Wednesday: 1500-1730 HRS

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...