MABINI COLLEGE OF BATANGAS, INC.

MABINI, BATANGAS

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE :COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1

No. of Units : 3 units

Course Description :

This course introduces key principles and aspects of human communication to improve the appropriateness and effectiveness of our messages. Students will explore the
fundamentals of communication-such as perception, verbal and nonverbal messages.

Course Rationale

To enable learners to communicate clearly and with impact, by improving their verbal and non-verbal communication style and use correct grammar in every communication
phenomena.

Learning Outcomes

 Recognized different styles of communication and how to improve understanding and build rapport with others.
 Reflected on different methods of communication and decided when each is most suitable.
 Appreciated the role of body language and voice tone in effective communication.
 Communicated their message in an effective and engaging way for the recipient.

Course Outline

 What is communication
 Definition and Scope
 Importance of Communication
 Process of Communication
 Kinds of Communication
 Modes of Communication
 Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Small Group, Organization, Public, Mass
 Written, Spoken, Non-verbal, Computer Conferencing
 7Cs of Effective Communication
 Listening
 Barriers of Effective Listening
 Listening: Approaches to Listening
 Reasons for Listening
 Vocabulary Skills
 Reading Skills
 Grammar, Style, Practice in Actual Communication
 Planning and Writing Documents
LEARNING MAP
Week Topics Methodology Resources Assessment

1  Orientation: Course Objectives and Contents Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Communication Skills, Its Importance Formative
 What is Communication and Scope
 Importance of Communication
 Scope of Communication
 Kinds of Communication

2  Types of Communication Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Process of Communication Formative

 Process of Communication (Sender, Receiver,
Encoding, Decoding, Channel, Feedback Kinds & Types of Communication

3  Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Small Group, Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Kinds & Types of Communication Formative
Organization, Public, Mass, International
 Modes of Communication

Modes of Communication
4-5  Barriers of Effective Listening Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Barriers of Effective Communication Preliminary
 Essay Writing and Paragraph Writing Examination
Paragraph Writing

Types of Essay

6  7 Cs of Effective Communication Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Strategies for Effective Listening Formative
 Written, Spoken, Non-Verbal, Computer
Conferencing
7  Listening and Effective Strategies Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Strategies for Effective Listening Formative
 Listening Style Preference
 8  Approaches to Listening Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Midterm
 Reasons for Listening Examination
9  Vocabulary Skills Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Formative
 Reading Skills
10  Six Bottom Line Principles Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Formative
 The Techniques of Brainstorming

11  Note Taking/ Note Making Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Note Taking Formative
 Practice Using Different Techniques
12-13  Presentation Skills Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Semi-final
 Pre-presentation, While Presentation, After Examination
Presentation
14  Report Writing Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Report Writng Formative
 Practice of News Report, Long Report, Short
Report, Business Report
15 Speaking Skills Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Formative

16 Grammar, Style, Punctuation, Practice in Actual Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Formative

Communication
17 Planning and Writing Documents Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Formative
18 Submission and Completion of Required Lecture/ Discussion/ Reporting Final Examination
Activities