HASS10110 programs

Academic and Communication Skills 1

This course is designed to equip students with the essential communication and study skills necessary for academic success. The course will provide means to help students to write clear emails to different people in different contexts through providing etiquette and netiquette codes; it is also supposed to develop their skills to express their ideas concisely, and accurately in various academic contexts. The course aims to develop cultural awareness through a culture-related project. The students through active engagement in effective oral communication activities, such as public speaking and participating in group discussions, will develop speaking and communication skills. The course will introduce students to key academic vocabulary, some grammar structures, and discourse markers. Students will learn how to use these language features appropriately in their academic writing and speaking. Moreover, students will learn strategies for time management, note-taking, and exam preparation. They will also explore key techniques for basic academic research. Also, the course is designed to help students to be equipped with the knowledge about different formatting styles.

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ECTS

180

hours in a term

class hours a week

From the Fall 2024-2025 syllabus

What you will learn

•Learners will be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with other people within a team, demonstrating effective teamwork skills such as active participation, contribution to group projects, cooperative behavior, constructive conflict resolution, and recognition of diverse perspectives.
•Learners will develop initial study skills for better student study-life balance, including time management, effective note-taking, and the ability to utilize technology tools and data resources efficiently for learning.
•Learners will be able to demonstrate effective teamwork skills by actively participating in and contributing to collaborative group projects. They will exhibit the ability to communicate, cooperate, and coordinate with team members to achieve common goals, resolve conflicts constructively, and recognize the value of diverse perspectives within a team setting.
•Learners will be proficient in crafting clear, concise, and well-structured reports, whether in written or spoken form. They will demonstrate the ability to convey information and ideas effectively to diverse audiences, ensuring comprehension and engagement while minimizing ambiguity and misunderstanding.
•Learners will possess the skills to effectively navigate and utilize technology tools and data resources. They will demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions, solve problems, and communicate findings. This competence empowers individuals to leverage technology and data as valuable assets in various personal and professional contexts. Students will be able to conduct basic academic research, utilizing appropriate resources and techniques and some fundamental rules of ethics in academia.

How it is graded

Assignment: Part 1 (Annotated Bibliography)

Week 5

10%

Assignment: Part 2 (Written version of speech)

Week 11

10%

Assignment: Part 3 (Presentation)

Week 13-14

Assignment: Part 4 (Reflective Essay)

Week 15

30%

Midterm Exam

Week 7

40%

Final Exam

Week 16

Workload

180 hours in a term, about 12 a week

In-Class Time 56 hIndependent Study 55 hAssignments 46 hExaminations 18 hGroup Discussions 5 h

Week by week

Books

The Study Skills Handbook

Cottrell, S., 5th ed.

required

Critical Thinking Skills: Effective Analysis, Argument and Reflection

Cottrell, S., 3rd ed.

required

Life 5

John Hughes; Paul Dummett, 2nd Edition

required

Academic Writing Skills for International Students

Read, S. H., 1st ed. 2019 ed.

required

Where it fits

No prerequisites

Requirements come from syllabi. Check with your advisor.

Rules

Attendance is compulsory; missing 25% (32 hours or more) of instructed hours forces withdrawal from the course. Arriving more than 15 minutes late is recorded as an absence.

No late submission is accepted without a medical certificate (or equivalent), and only in extreme circumstances; with special consideration, work must still be submitted within five days of the deadline or it will not be marked.