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2018

INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

COURSE STRUCTURE

PROGRAMME:

1. Name of Course/Module : SELF-DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

2. Course Code: PDC1107

3. Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme :

In this competitive world, students need to develop their ability to respond to a variety of challenges at work and in
their daily interactions. It is necessary that students are equipped with the skills that will enable them to function in
this changing world.

4. Total Face to Face

Total
Total Student Learning Time (SLT)
L T P O A OL IL
L = Lecture 14 0 0 0 2 14 50
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
O= Others
A= Assessment
OL=Online Learning
IL= Independent Learning

5. Credit Value: 2

6. Prerequisite (if any): None

7. Learning outcomes:

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Identify their interest, talent, skills, achievable goals and personality discovery.
2. Handle independently a variety of real life challenges in various context.
3. Communicate effectively in both oral and written form in a variety of social context

8. Synopsis:

This course exposes students to various self-development skills namely personality discovery, problem solving and
effective communication. It also exposes students to problem identification, solution finding, decision making, and
action planning. Most importantly this course develops transferable skills for personal success.

9. Mode of Delivery: Lectures will be conducted face to face and online.

10. Assessment Methods and Types:

Method Types Weightage (%)

Test/Quizzes 15%
Individual Assignment 25%
Continuous Assessment
Group Presentation 20%
Group Project 40%
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11. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:

Total
Sessions Topics LO L T P OL
O A IL
1, 2 2 0 0 2
1-2 Module 1: Knowing Yourself
 Be Your Own Coach: (W2H)
Where am I? Where do I
want to be? How do I get
there?
 ITSV: Interests, Talents,
Skills and Values
 I WaS once: Weaknesses and
Strengths
 Multiple Intelligences

Module 2: Personality Discovery 1,2 2 0 0 2

3-4
 Four Temperaments:
Choleric, Sanguine,
Melancholic and Phlegmatic
 The Five Love Languages:
Acts of Service, Quality
Time, Receiving Gifts,
Words of Affirmation, and
Physical Touch

Module 3: Problem Solving Skills 2,3 2 0 0 2

5 -6
 Design Thinking

2,3 2 0 0 2
7-8 Module 4: Managing Time
 Organize Your Time
 Setting Mini-Goals

Module 5: Communication 2,3 1 0 0 1

9
 Non-verbal and Verbal
Communication

Group Presentation 3 1 0 0 1
10
Group Project 3 2 0 0 2
11 - 12
1,2,3 2 0 0 2
13 -14 Module 6: Personal Success in Life
 Successful individuals
 Life lessons to live by
 Fish! Philosophy: Play, Be
There, Make Their Day,
Choose Your Attitude

TOTAL 14 0 0 14 2 50

Lecture (L), Tutorial (T), Practical (P), O (Others), Assessment (A), OL (Online learning); Independent Learning
(IL); Learning Outcome (LO)
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12. Main references supporting course:

 Pauk, W., Ross J.Q. Owens. (2014) How to Study in College. Boston: Wadsworth.

Additional references:
 Fontichiaro, K. (2015).Design Thinking (21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Makers As Innovators).
Cherry Lake Publishing.
 Lundin, S.C., Haul, H. & Christensen , J.(2014). Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve
Results. Hodder & Stoughton General Division.

13. Other additional information (if any):

100% coursework

Grading Scale:
A+ (90 – 100) (4.00), A (80 – 89) (4.00), A- (75 – 79) (3.67), B+ (70 – 74) (3.33), B (65 – 69) (3.00),
B- (60 – 64) (2.67), C+ (55 – 59) (2.33), C (50 – 54) (2.00), C- (45 – 49) (1.50), D (40 – 44) (1.00),
F (0 – 39) (0.00).

Note :
A student who obtains a grade C- (45 -49 marks) in a 100% coursework module is required to resubmit the
coursework component determined by the lecturer and ascertained at the Exam Board. Resubmission marks will be
capped at a maximum of 50 marks or a grade C.