Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay 2000 Words | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | Report (1000 word equivalent) | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Report (1000 word equivalent) | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay 2000 Words | 60% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe and explain a range of human communicative practices, including computer mediated communicative practices.
Describe and reflect on the use of methodological tools such as content analysis and semiotic analysis in communication research.
Examine and develop a range of key skills that empower individuals and make them more effective communicators.
Explain group communication and team building processes and describe key principles of effective communication.
Outline and demonstrate the qualities of effective report writing and the key features in giving effective presentations.
Brief description
This module provides an introduction to human communicative practice studied from linguistic and psychological perspectives. It introduces the theory behind communicative practices and provides students with the skills to describe and analyse a variety of communicative practices, including computer mediated communication. In addition, it allows students to develop their own communicative skills including skills in writing and oral presentation.
Content
Topics covered include: basic interpersonal communication and communication models, non-verbal communication, content analysis, semiotic analysis, computer mediated communicative practice, report writing, information gathering and structuring, use of media and oral presentation. The module will be delivered through a series of presentations and practical activity-based sessions which will offer opportunities for students to engage in individual and group work activities.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Report and essay writing skills are assessed through the assignments, as are oral presentation skills. Students will also undertake presentations and activities in workshops. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Reflect on the preparation work done for seminars; reflect on feedback from assignments following completion. |
| Information Technology | Information technology will be used as a tool on the module and students will learn about computer mediated communicative practice. All coursework is to be word-processed. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Skills and knowledge developed in and through this module will contribute to professional employability. |
| Problem solving | Through critical interpretation of essay and report questions and seminars exercises. |
| Research skills | Research skills assessed through the assignments. Students are required to research and evaluate secondary sources in undertaking their assignments. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Development of professional report writing skills and presentational skills; development of methodological skills through exploration of content analysis and semiotic analysis. |
| Team work | Through workshop activities. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4