1523 (v.10) Communication Skills (Academic Purposes) 112

---

 

Area:	Department of Communication and Cultural Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The course is intended to complement students' major degree courses and is tailored to vocational needs. It includes - principles of effective communication, principles of correct usage, principles of sound argument, study and notetaking skills, writing of journal articles, decimal notation, principles of report writing, oral presentations, preparation of summaries and precis, business letters and resumes, library research skills, principles of correct citation, referencing and bibliography.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Planned and organised ideas effectively in writing in order to develop a sound argument. Written in clear and concise English. Used language and tone appropriate to a given aim and audience. Delivered an effective oral presentation. Accessed information for research purposes, particularly using electronic media such as library databases, electronic databases and the Internet. Demonstrated an awareness of the need for academic honesty and referenced their sources competently.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bate, D. and Sharpe, P. (1996), Writers' Handbook for University Students. Sydney, Harcourt Brace. Rhoden, C. and Starkey, R. (1998), Studying Science at University. St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Windschuttle, K. and Elliot, E. (1999), Writing, Researching, Communicating (third edition). Sydney, McGraw Hill.
Unit Texts:	Pantelides, U. (1998), Communication Skills for University Students. Perth, Black Swan Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 1: Research and writing 20%, Assignment 2: Written presentation: Major report 15%, Assignment 3: Written presentation: Research article 15%, Assignment 4: Oral presentation 15%, End-of-semester exam 25%, Participation and Preparation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y