Communication Skills for University Success
About this course
This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Communication Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Recognise the importance of communication in communities of practice at university 2. Understand contexts of communication at university and associated expectations 3. Communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts and to a wide range of audiences by adapting communicative styles appropriately 4. Demonstrate, negotiate, and further understanding through spoken, written, visual, and conversational modes 5. Effectively formulate arguments and communicate research findings through the process of researching, composing, and editing 6. Confidently engage in constructive and critical dialogue with respect and professionalism
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What you'll learn
- Recognize the role of communication in academic communities
- Understand communication contexts and expectations in university settings
- Adapt communication styles to suit different audiences and situations
- Demonstrate understanding through multiple communication modes
- Formulate and present arguments and research findings effectively
- Engage in respectful and professional dialogue
Course objectives
- Prepare students for successful engagement in their university studies
- Develop awareness of academic culture and values
- Equip students with practical communication strategies
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