Module Details
Module Code: |
COMM C1405 |
Module Title:
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Communications and Academic Writing
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Title:
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Communications and Academic Writing
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Dara McHugh
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Module Description: |
This module develops the students' ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in academic and business contexts.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Describe and utilise the 'Communications Process' and identify and negate the 'Barriers to Communication'. |
LO2 |
Demonstrate the ability to conduct research online and evaluate, summarise and reference this information. |
LO3 |
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for specific business and academic purposes. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
An Introduction to Business Communications
• Communication Process
• Barriers to Communication
• Non-verbal communications
• Listening skills
• Communication etiquette
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Effective Business Writing
• Oral versus written communication
• Understanding the audience
• Principles of Written communication
• Planning and preparation
• Internal/ external business communications
• Accuracy in writing: spelling, punctuation, grammar, proofreading.
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Research Skills
Developing library/ research skills
• Finding and evaluating sources
• Summarising and paraphrasing from sources
• Avoiding plagiarism
• Academic writing style
• Referencing
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Report writing
• What is a report
• How are reports structured
• The language of the report
• Types of reports
• Report layout and presentation
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Making Presentations
• Preparing for a presentation
• Delivering an effective presentation
• Handling questions
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.50 |
7.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Duck, S. and McMahon, T.. (2015), Communication in Everyday Life, 2nd. Sage, [ISBN: 978-150637764].
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Open Textbook. (2015), Business Communication for Success, University of Minnesota, [ISBN: 9781946135056].
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Cottrell, S.. (2019), The Study Skills Handbook, 5th ed.. Red Globe Press, [ISBN: 978-113761087].
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Murtagh, K.. (2020), The 5 Pillars of Effective Public Speaking, Independently published, [ISBN: B08DPV71PF].
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Pears, R. and Shields, G.. (2019), Cite Them Right, MacMillan Education UK, [ISBN: 978-135200513].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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IT Carlow Teaching and Learning Centre. Academic Integrity module,
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University of Bristol. Grammar and Punctuation,
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University of New England. Academic skills,
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