COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Course
- ENGL311 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Department
- School of Foreign Languages
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 2 + 2 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 -
- 02 -
- 03 -
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- 05 -
- 06 -
- 07 -
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course; Introduction to communication: Types of communication. |
| Week 2 | Presentation skills. Public speaking skills. |
| Week 3 | Presentations; In class assesment 1 and Quiz |
| Week 4 | Preparing for a Career. Mid-term exams (22 July, 2026) |
| Week 5 | Preparing for a Career; Applying for a job; Preparing cover letters; Preparing a CV/Resume and Effective Profiling; Interview Techniques |
| Week 6 | Presentation; In class assesment 2 |
| Week 7 | Presentations; In class assesment 3 |
| Week 8 | Final Examinations (17-19 August, 2026) |
| Week 9 | - |
| Week 10 | - |
| Week 11 | - |
| Week 12 | - |
| Week 13 | - |
| Week 14 | - |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Supplementary materials supplied by the lecturer.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 LO1- Students will be able to write CVs for any profession. SOLO 2
- L02 LO2- Students will be able to write cover letters and other types of formal letters. SOLO 2
- L03 LO3- Students will be able to express their opinions effectively in daily communication. SOLO 3
- L04 LO4- Students will be able to express themselves effectively during job interviews. SOLO 3
- L05 LO5- Students will be able to perform body language effectively during job interviews. SOLO 4
- L06 LO6- Students will be able to demonstrate confidence in job hunting. SOLO 4
- L07 LO7- Students will be able to demonstrate confidence during job interviews. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable
- Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
Po-Lo Matrix
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| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L07 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |