Course: Introduction to Communication

BKK13103 (Sem 2, 2022/2023) Lecturer: Dr. Isyaku Hassan

 Communication

 The process of sending and receiving information

through verbal or nonverbal means.

 The basis and key to a healthy and long-lasting personal

and professional relationship.

 Helps in developing effective decision-making.

 Ineffective communication may cause problems.

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 Synopsis

 Exposed to the basic concepts, models, and theories of

communication.
 Learn about listening skills and the process of communication.
 Introduced to types of communication such as organizational
communication, small group communication, and
interpersonal communication.
 Exposed to both spoken and written communication skills.
 Able to integrate the right way of communication in different
settings.
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 Objectives

 Recognize the basis of communication knowledge in

communication settings.

 Explain the role and importance of communication skills

in daily communication contexts.

 Integrate competencies in delivering effective

communication in the current conduct of communication
settings.

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Course Structure

Student engagement

Reflection for deep

learning

Continuous
assessments and final
examination
 Student engagement: Develop passion, curiosity, and
interest, and engage in the learning process.

 Reflection for deep learning: Develop understanding

and new ideas, and relate theory with experience.

 Continuous assessment: Group project, written report,

and oral presentation.

 Final assessment: Written examination

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 Course Content
 Week 1: Introduction to the Course, explanation of the
assessment

 Week 2: Introduction to communication.

 Week 3: Elements of communication.

 Weeks 4 & 5: Models of communication.

 Weeks 6 & 7: Communication theories.

 Week 8: Types of communication.

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 Week 9: Verbal communication.

 Week 10: Non-verbal communication.

 Week 11: Listening process.

 Week 12: Communication in the digital age.

 Week 13: Conflicts in interpersonal communication.

 Week 14: Conclusion of the course.

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 Assessment
Continues Assessment (CA)
 Group project (Vlog) – 10%
 Oral presentation – 5%
 Written report – 5%
 Group project (Vlog) – 20%
 Written report – 20%
 Oral presentation – 10%

Final Assessment (FA)

 Written examination – 30%
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 Group projects and written reports start (Week 5).

 Deadline for group projects and written reports (Week 9).

 Oral presentations start (Week 10).

 Deadline for oral presentations (Week 14).

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 Further Readings
• De Vito, J. A. (2015). The interpersonal communication
book (14th ed.)- (12th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
• Steinberg, S. (2007). An introduction to communication
studies. Juta and Company Ltd.
• Jones, R. (2013). Communication in the real world: An
introduction to communication studies. Washington, DC:
The Saylor Foundation.
• Miller, K. (2004). Communication theories: Perspectives,
processes, and contexts. New York: McGraw-Hill

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