FP0100 - Foundations in Communication
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences |
Subject available as part of a Foundation Program for students seeking entry to a university course.
This subject equips students with skills required for sucessful learning in a tertiary or work environment. It will introduce students to fundamental communication principles and techniques involved in researching, analysing and presenting information to relevant audiences. Students will also acquire skills in study planning, report writing and examination taking.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a profile of communication skills required for participation in tertiary study;
- Develop plans for researching a variety of topics using library, internet and other resource technologies;
- Effectively participate in a collaborative learning environment;
- Become a self-directed learner.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
- The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
- The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
Availabilities | |
| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21 | |
| Census Date 11-May-2007 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (55%); other exams (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%). |
| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2007 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (55%); other exams (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.