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KOH3433 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS (SEMESTER 1 2020/2021)

LECTURER: DR. HANI SALWAH YAAKUP

(hanisalwah@upm.edu.my) / 012-2390542

THIS COURSE IS DIVIDED INTO:

1. MID SEMESTER TEST: 20% 26 NOV 2020

(A) OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

(CHAPTER 1 & 2)

(B) TEST DATE IS EITHER ON WEEK 5/6

2. GROUP ASSIGNMENT (40%):

(A) FLIM ANALYSIS PRESENTATION AND CURRENT ISSUES IN

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (20%)

(B) ANALYSIS REPORT (20%)

(C) PRESENTATION DATE: WEEK 11 (7 JANUARY 2021).

(D) REPORT SUBMISSION: WEEK 12 (14 JANUARY 2021)

3. FINAL EXAMINATIION (40%):

(A) OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS – MULTPLECHOICE

(B) FINAL EXAMINATION DATES WILL BE ANNOUCED ACCORDINGLY

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All assignments must BE SUBMITTED TO the LECTURER at the week stated. Late
submission is NOT acceptable. No marks will be given. ANY CONSULTATION
WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
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ASSESMENTS DETAILS KOH3433

1. ASSSIGNMENT COVER FORMAT

The front page of the task must contain the information below:
a. Title
b. Code and name of course
c. Lecturer’s Name
d. Students Name
e. Matric Number
f. Program
g. Academic Session

* Formal writing style, typed in A4 size paper, 1.5 spacing, font size
Arial 11/ Times New Roman 12.

2. GROUP ASSIGNMENT DETAILS :

1. Students of this course must form a group of 6 members only. Each group needs
to discuss and plan how to divide the task well. Each group is also asked to find
a film that can be analysed through the concept of interpersonal communication.

2. As learned in the KOH 3433 Interpersonal Communications course various

issues exist in interpersonal communication. Each group needs to explain the
diversity of interpersonal communication issues in the selected films. Thus, every
individual who sits on the group is responsible for planning and ensuring the
success of their respective tasks.

3. Based on discussion and searching for information from the reference textbook,
each member must select a title/chapter of communication between individuals of
each person.

4. Then students must do the analysis and things that need to be in this assignment
(report) are;
a) Introduction to the film in general
b) The synopsis
c) Analysis of chapter/title selected by each member through the film.
Explain the chapter/title, how it is instilled through characters and scenes
and solutions to the problems/situations expressed through the film.
d) Your critical views on selected movies and related concepts (150-200
words only).
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e) Conclusion

5. In the 11th week, students were asked to present their analysis of selected films
in the following points;
i. Highlight the analysis of the film in the most creative ways.
ii. Give a description of the issue you selected;
iii. Offer solutions to the featured issues.
iv. You can also use side materials such as PowerPoint, music, etc. for
'props' during presentations.