Communications

COMMUNICATIONS COURSE STRUCTURE
This subject has 8 lessons as follows:
1.   Introduction
- to gain an understanding of the concepts of communications
2.  Types of Communication
- to identify the types of communications and barriers to communication.
3.  Language Skills
- to develop language skills, particularly wording.
4.  Writing Skills
- to evaluate and improve writing skills and themes.
5.  Developing Writing Skills
- to develop journalistic concepts in writing.
6.  Visual Communications
- to identify the significance of visual representation of information.
7.  Public Speaking
- to become aware of the techniques of speaking in public and prepare a speech.
8.  Committee Meetings
- to identify the function and processes involved in a  committee meeting

AIMS

• Explain the communication process
• Explain the types of communication approaches used.
• Demonstrate language skills that are concise and precise.
• Explain the importance of writing as an effective form of communication.
• Demonstrate writing skills as an effective form of communication.
• Describe various forms of visual communication and how they are generally used to impart messages.
• Prepare for effective verbal communication.
• Conduct committee meetings.