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 145-134 Communication Skills and the Internet

Note

Available as 145-234 at 2nd-year level.

Credit Points

12.5 1st year, 16.7 2nd year

Prerequisites

This subject is primarily designed for native speakers of English. Non-native speakers will need a score of at least 7 on IELTS or the UTESL equivalent.

Semester

1

Contact

Three hours of combined lecture and tutorial classes each week for one semester

Subject Description

A focus on the Internet as both the subject of and medium for communication. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of group dynamics, graphic design, and the use of multi-media for communication. Students will also develop their ability to write in a variety of genres and to give formal and informal presentations. These principles and skills will be integrated into a consideration of the Internet and the potential of the Information Superhighway as sites for communication.

Assessment

Continuous assessment tasks, and a major project involving group and individual work, totalling to no more than 5000 words.



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