Module Title:Communications and Writing Skills
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures - communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student. Problem Solving Exercises - student will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various legal scenarios. Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills. E-Learning - It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials. Self-Direct Independent Learning - the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to develop the student’s skills in communications and writing for industry and also to enhance their academic writing and oral presentation abilities for the purposes of the academy.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Produce clean, structured written material.
LO2 Produce written work for different audiences and with the audience in mind.
LO3 Plan and structure text outlines.
LO4 Demonstrate the importance of planning and drafting to writing.
LO5 Produce an efficient verbal presentation.
LO6 Demonstrate competency in terminology and application of Communication Theory.
LO7 Demonstrate competency in editing basic texts.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Writing for Industry: Theory
Theory: • ‘Audience is King’: understanding audiences • Study of writing styles: technical writing, writing for industries, online authorship • Drafting and proofing techniques: correlation between carelessness and failure • Researching material
Writing for Industry: Practice
Practice/workshops: • Practicing different styles of authorship for industry • Drafting and proofing; methods of ensuring error-free work
Writing for the academy: Theory
Theory: • academic conventions: the value of academic writing • referencing made simple • Planning & Structure • paragraphing • Introductions and Conclusions • Deconstructing best-practice examples
Writing for the academy: Practice
Practice/workshops: • Writing essay outlines and creating mind-maps • Paragraph construction • Introductions and conclusions • Drafting
Authorship:
• Knowing how you write • Knowing how you plan • Setting your style and mode of work
Presentation Skills:
• Creating an effective PowerPoint presentation • Theory of delivering effective presentations • Focus on audience • The Duarte Method
Communications
Communications Models (one-way & two-way); Terminology; Organizational Communication; Barriers to Communication
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project25.00%
Practical25.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Students complete in-class test on communication theory. 6 10.00 n/a
Other Students complete an in-class academic essay based on an example of a literary text. 1,2,3,4 10.00 n/a
Other Students write a report or a press release based on an example of organizational needs. 1,2,3,4 10.00 n/a
Other Students complete an in-class discussion-essay on a controversial topic. 1,2,3,4 10.00 n/a
Other Students will write a speech based on a controversial topic. 1,2,3,4,6 10.00 n/a
Other Students will complete in-class test to edit and improve a number of given texts. 2,4,7 10.00 n/a
Other PowerPoint presentation of discussion essay topic. 3,4,5,6,7 20.00 n/a
Other Students deliver a speech on a chosen topic to an audience. 5,6 20.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 4.00
Total Hours 7.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Independent Learning Every Week 5.50
Total Hours 7.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BRLMB_B Bachelor of Business(Honours) in Management 1 Elective