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Course
Pro-forma
University Course
Code
KXEX2163
Title
Thinking and Communication Skills
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognize the ways words and phrases are used to convey a
message.
2.
Recognize the method of thinking critically
3.
Use different thinking methods to solve a problem
4.
Present ideas convincingly and work in group
5.
Point out the importance of knowledge in contemporary
issues
Synopsis
Introduction: Objective, procedure, evaluation, explanation
regarding thinking and communication skills. Explain and analyze
ideas. Oral communication. Analyze and evaluate arguments.
Listening skills. Determining source credibility. Non-verbal
communication. Recognizing persuasive language. Listening skills.
Recognizing fallacy. Interpersonal communication. Group
interaction skills. Barriers in communication. Problem solving &
decision making. Applying communication skills.
Assessment
100 % Continuous Assessments
References
1.
Fisher, A (2001) Critical Thinking: An Introduction,
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
2.
Lumsdaine, E & Lumsdaine, M (1995), Creative Problem
Solving: Thinking Skills for a Changing World, New York:
McGraw-Hill, Inc
3.
Taylor, Shirley (2002) Essential Communication Skills, New
York: Longman
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4)
Team Work Skills (TS1, TS2)
Continuous learning and Information Management (LL1, LL2)
Ethics and Professional Moral (EM1)
Leadership Skills (LS1)