COURSE OUTLINE

Name of Department / Faculty: Co-curriculum Centre

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Name of Course and Code Basic Communication (UKQP1331)

CLASS SCHEDULE: 2 hours x 14 weeks = 28 hours

Semester : 1 Session : 2011 / 2012

Name of Instructor: Mohd. Farid bin Rahmat Room Number: 252-01 Block P23, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering & Health Science Tel No. : 07-5535987 Fax No. : 07-5535985 Cellphone No. : 016-7171085 Email: mfrahmat@gmail.com Web Site: http://mohd-farid.weebly.com/ Synopsis: This course is designed to give valuable experience to students on elements of effective human communication. It is intended that this course will correlate with students’ knowledge, increase motivation and human communication skills. This course is a study of basic principles and types of speeches, with practical composition and delivery of speech. This course is also designed to explore different models of communication and effectiveness of communication in context of interpersonal and group discussion. Course Learning Outcome:-

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CO1: Recognize the importance of effective communication in various situations.

CO2: Able to speak clearly and confidently in a variety of situations.

CO3: Able to practice the behaviors of effective, active listeners.

CO4: Able to write confidently in a variety of formats for a variety of purposes and audiences.

CO5: Able to recognize reading as an active, constructive process.

CO6: Able to enhance spoken and written presentations with appropriate visual, audio, multimedia, and other aids.

Note: Q=Quiz, T=Exam, IA=Individual Assessment GA=Group Assessment, CP=Class Practical

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Prepared by: Name: Mohd. Farid bin Rahmat Signature: Date:

Certified by: Name: Mejar Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ariffian bin Hj. Bujang Signature: Date:

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT / FACULTY: Co-Curricular Centre

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NAME OF COURSE AND CODE: Basic Communication (UKQP1331) CLASS SCHEDULE: 2 hours x 14 weeks = 28 hours

SEMESTER : 1 SESSION: 2011 / 2012

WEEKLY OUTLINE: Week 01 : Course briefing, individual orientation & team formation Week 02 : Introduction to Effective Communication / Group Assignment Implementation Week 03 : Models and Types of Human Communication Week 04 : Introduction to Non-Verbal Communication Week 05 : Quiz 1 Week 06 : Public Speaking (Story Telling) 3 minute Week 07 : National Holiday - Deepavali Week 08 : Group Activity 1 (Class Debate) Week 09 : Quiz 2 Week 10 : Effective Listening Skills Week 11 : Public Speaking (Scripted Speech) 5 minute Week 12 : Individual Research (Case Study: Barrier of Effective Communication & Solutions) Week 13 : Public Speaking (Impromptu Speech) 7 minute Week 14 : Group Activity 2 (Human Communication Survey Group Presentation) Week 15 : Final Assessment (Peer-to-Peer Review) TEACHING METHODLOGY: 1. Lecture and Discussion 2. Group Project & Presentation 3. Quiz, Individual & Group Assessments 4. Simulations & Games 5. Class Practical

MODULE REFERENCE 1. Morreale, Spitzberg dan Barge. (2001). Human Communication: Motivation, Knowledge & Skills. London: Wadsworth. 2. De Vito, Joseph A. (2001). Human Communication: The Basic Course. Harper Collins College Publishers. 3. Tubbs, Stewart L. anD Moss, S. (1994). Human Communication (ed.7). New York: McGraw Hill, Inc. 4. Saodah Wok, Narimah Ismail dan Mohd. Yusof Hussain, (2005). Teori-teori Komunikasi. PTS Professional Publishing Sdn. Bhd. 5. Desmond W. Evans, (1996). Core Skills Communication – Intermediate. Addison Wesley Longman Limited. 6. Michael Armstrong, Tina Stephens, (2005). A Handbook of Management and Leadership – A Guide To Managing For Results. Kogan Page Limited. 7. Geof Cox, Chuck Dufault, Walt Hopkins, (1991). 50 Activities on Creativity and Problem Solving. Gower Publishing Company Limited. 8. Beryl Badger, Ian Chaston, (1992). 50 Problem Solving Activities. Gower Publishing Company Limited. 9. Samsuddin A. Rahim, (2003). Komunikasi Asas. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. 10. Samsudin Wahab, (2004). Belajar Berucap. PTS Publication and Distribution Sdn. Bhd. 11. Abdullah Hassan, Ainon Mohd., (2002). Komunikasi Untuk Pemimpin. PTS Publication and Distribution Sdn. Bhd. 12. Frank Jefkins, (1992). Public Relations Handbook Fourth Edition. Pitman Publishing. 13. Judith D. Hoover, (2002). Effective Small Group and Team Communication. Harcourt College Publishers. COURSE ASSESEMENT 1. Attendance - 14 days x 2 hours (20%) 2. Individual Assignments – 1 paper (15%) 3. Group Assignment / Presentation – 2 projects (30%)

4. Class Practical– 1 project / Attendance (10%) 5. Online Quiz – 2 times (20%) 6. Peer-to-Peer Assessment - (5%) Prepared by: Name: Mohd. Farid bin Rahmat Signature: Date:

Certified by: Name: Mejar Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ariffian Hj. Bujang Signature: Date:

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (P.O) a. KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY

Program Learning (P.O)

Intended Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods Assessment

PO1 Knowledge

Ability to utilize related knowledge from student past experience to identify, summarize and solve problems related to effectiveness of communication.

Lecture, assignments, group discussion

Oral presentation & active participate in discussion

PO2 Case Study

Ability to conduct guided research activities and report solutions to solve barriers of communication.

Lecture, assignments, group discussion, case studies

Assignments, Reports & Active participate in discussion

b. GENERIC SKILLS PO3 Communication Skills

Improve and capable of encouraging and dispersing knowledge gain from assignments and activities guided by instructor.

Peer Assessment, Quizzes, Individual assignments

Oral presentation (public Speaking) & Individual improvements time-by-time

P04 Professionalism & Ethics

Improve and posse’s professional awareness, ethical values and understands the effects of an effective communication context.

Class practical and group activity

Assignments, Oral presentation (public Speaking) & Individual improvements time-by-time

P05 Life Long Learning

Possess awareness of the needs of a lifelong learning attitude and are able to practice it in the future endowers.

Class practical and group activity

Oral presentation (public Speaking) & Individual improvements time-by-time