MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE

& TECHNOLOGY
Faculty of Applied Science and Technology.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
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KEY FOCUS AREAS

Focus Area INTRODUCTION ABOUT DESMOND TUTU

AS A MASTER OF COMMUNICATION

Focus Area ATTRIBUTES OF DESMOND TUTU AS

A MASTER OF COMMUNICATION

ACHIEVEMENTS & CHALLENGES OF

Focus Area DESMOND TUTU AS A MASTER OF
COMMUNICATION

Focus Area KEY LESSONS/IMPACTS FROM DESMOND

TUTU’S ATTRIBUTES AND CONCLUSION
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Focus Area INTRODUCTION ABOUT DESMOND TUTU

AS A MASTER OF COMMUNICATION

Focus Area ATTRIBUTES OF DESMOND TUTU AS

A MASTER OF COMMUNICATION

ACHIEVEMENTS & CHALLENGES OF

Focus Area DESMOND TUTU AS A MASTER OF
COMMUNICATION

KEY LESSONS/IMPACTS FROM DESMOND

Focus Area
TUTU’S ATTRIBUTES AND CONCLUSION
About DESMOND TUTU
The First Black African
Bishop in South Africa
 Short Bio
Desmond Tutu was

DESMOND
born in Klerksdorp

TUTU
Name (which was then in
DESMOND TUTU Transvaal), South Africa,
on October 7, 1931. His
parents were
Zachariah and Aletha
Tutu.
Current position

Education Past Experience

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ATTRIBUTES OF DESMOND TUTU AS A
MASTER OF COMMUNICATION
Desmond Tutu often
01 used humor to diffuse
tense situations and to
engage his audience. He
would use jokes to make
people feel at ease
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Tutu’s mode of
05 communication was clear
Tutu was known for being and precise making
03 Genuine and authentic in complex issues accessible
his communication. He to a wide range of people.
would speak from the heart His messages were easy to
and his own personal understand and
experience. remember.

HUMOR COMPASION AUTHENTICITY INCLUSIVENESS CLARITY

Tutu’s Mode of communication was His communication was inclusive

02 characterized by a deep compassion and
empathy. He would often speak about
04
the plight of the poor and marginalized
and had deep concern for social justice.
and respectful of all people
regardless of their race, ethnicity or
background. He was a strong
advocate for reconciliation.
IMPACT OF DESMOND TUTU’s MODE OF COMMUNICATION TO THE
CURRENT GENERATION

• His emphasis on the importance of empathy and understanding has inspired

many young people to join social justice and advocacy work.
• His ability to communicate complex and difficult issues in a clear and
accessible manner has helped to raise important issues such as racial racial
inequality ,poverty and human rights .
• Tutu’s commitment to non violet resistance has been influential in shaping the
strategies of many social justice movements .
• His mode of communication encourages forgiveness and reconciliation among
people .this has promoted conflict resolution.
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ACHIEVEMENT OF DESMOND TUTU AS A MASTER OF
COMMUNICATION
• The Role of Struggle against Apartheid; Tutu was a prominent leader in the anti apartheid movement in
south Africa.

• Chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; After the fall of the apartheid, Tutu chaired
the truth and reconciliation which was responsible for investigating human rights violation during the
apartheid era.

• A noble Peace prize; In 1984 Tutu was awarded the a noble peace prize for his effort in the anti apartheid
movement.

• Advocacy for human rights; Tutu is a vocal advocate for human rights including LGBT rights, women’s
rights and rights for refugees and the migrants.

• The Role of the Anglican Church; Tutu Served as archbishop of the cape town and primate of the
Anglican church of southern Africa.

CHALLENGES FACED BY DESMOND TUTU
AS A MASTER OF COMMUNICATION
Apartheid Censorship;
During apartheid the south African
government censored the media, making
it difficult for Tutu to communicate his
message of equality and justice.
Language barrier;
South Africa has many different languages
and Tutu had to communicate his
message to people who spoke different
languages.
Opposition from the government;
The south African government was
opposed to Tutu’s message equality and
justice. They often tried to silence him.
DESMOND
TUTU
Advocating for reconciliation;
After the end of the apartheid Tutu played
a leading role in advocating for
reconciliation and healing most of the
south Africans.
Fighting Corruption;
Tutu was vocal opponent of corruption in south
Africa and he had to communicate his message
while also navigating the political and economic
forces that perpetuated the corruption.
Confronting Racism;
Tutu had to comfort racism both within south Africa
and internationally and he had to communicate his
message in a way that challenged the racists attitudes
without alienating his audiences
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CHALLENGES FACED BY DESMOND TUTU

TUTU
AS A MASTER OF COMMUNICATION

Responding to Crisis;
Tutu was often called upon to respond to crises, from
natural disasters to Political Crises. This required and
effective message in a short amount of time , often in
the face of great uncertainty and chaos.
.
Violence and Intimidation;
During the apartheid era, Tutu and other
activists faced violence and intimidation from
the government and it’s supporters
CONCLUSION

• In conclusion, Archbishop Desmond Tutu stands among

the world’s most prime human rights activists like
Martin Luther King Jr and Mohandas Gandhi. His
Knowledge reaches beyond all the specific reasons for
which he campaigned to speak for oppressed people.
Conceivably, what makes him so inspirational is his
unflinching buoyancy in the face of all overwhelming
odds.
CONCLUSION

• He also has got a limitless faith in people to do well. One

of his quotes that he imply this is, “Despite all ghastliness
in the entire world, all individuals are created for
goodness” he goes further to say that not all people
considered powerful are the military, but all who have a
commitment to aim and make this world a better place. It
is with no doubt that he is a great man who is still
admired by many people across the world, he is definitely
an icon person that many young Africans can emulate.
REFERENCES;

• Oxford Islamic Studies Online

• Samuel Willard Modern Peace Makers Desmond Tutu
• Tutu Desmond Mpilo (1931) Who’s Who in Twentieth Century
• The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
• The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (rev 1)
CONCLUSION
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