- Code
- ELL 115
- Name
- Communication Skills I
- Semester
- 1
- Lecture hours
- 3.00
- Seminar hours
- 0.00
- Laborator hours
- 0.00
- Credits
- 3.00
- ECTS
- 4.00
- Description
-
The course aims to explore the main elements of communication: human communication, language, self perception, interpersonal communication, group communication, public communication (including public speaking, interviewing, debating/persuading). Some attention will also be given to technical and practical business communication and its documentation.
- Objectives
-
To understand the general science of human communication, and to become better competent in interpersonal and public communication (spoken and written).
- Java
- Tema
- 1
- Course introduction. Non-verbal communication. Video “Attraction” (shadow theatre BGT 2013). Basic presentation skills.
- 2
- Human communication, how and why? chapter 1 Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication.
- 3
- Self perception Chapter 2 II. Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication.
- 4
- Language and listening chapter III,IV. Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication.
- 5
- Non-verbal communication chapter V. Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication. Interpersonal communication
- 6
- Understanding and improving interpersonl relationships chapters VI, VII. Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication. Group Communication
- 7
- Groups and problem solving in groups chapters VIII, IX. Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication.
- 8
- Midterm Exam
- 9
- Choosing and developing a theme. Organisation and support. Chapters X, XI. Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication.
- 10
- Message presentation, informatative and persuasive communication, chapters XII, XIII, XIV. Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman Understanding Human Communication. Part 5: Technical communication
- 11
- Communication in the workplace chapters 1-6. Lannon, John M. Technical Communication
- 12
- Research techniques chapters 7-11. Lannon, John M. Technical Communication
- 13
- Strucutre, style and graphic design chapters 12-15. Lannon, John M. Technical Communication.
- 14
- Documents and their application/chapters 16-26. Lannon, John M. Technical Communication.
- 15
- Revision
- 16
- Final Exam
- 1
- Students gain a theoretical understanding of the main elements of communication, (personal, interpsersonal, mass communication etc)
- 2
- Students become competent in main communication skills studied including technical and business communication
- 3
- To apply the skills learnt in daily life and the academic/work environment
- Quantity Percentage Total percent
- Midterms
- 1 20% 20%
- Quizzes
- 0 0% 0%
- Projects
- 1 30% 30%
- Term projects
- 0 0% 0%
- Laboratories
- 0 0% 0%
- Class participation
- 1 10% 10%
- Total term evaluation percent
- 60%
- Final exam percent
- 40%
- Total percent
- 100%
- Quantity Duration (hours) Total (hours)
- Course duration (including exam weeks)
- 16 3 48
- Off class study hours
- 14 2 28
- Duties
- 1 12 12
- Midterms
- 1 5 5
- Final exam
- 1 8 8
- Other
- 0 0 0
- Total workLoad
- 101
- Total workload / 25 (hours)
- 4.04
- ECTS
- 4.00