Communication Skills for University Success
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Communication Skills for University Success
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About this course: This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Communication Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Recognise the importance of communication in communities of practice at university 2. Understand contexts of communication at university an…
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
- Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
- Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.
About this course: This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Communication Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Recognise the importance of communication in communities of practice at university 2. Understand contexts of communication at university and associated expectations 3. Communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts and to a wide range of audiences by adapting communicative styles appropriately 4. Demonstrate, negotiate, and further understanding through spoken, written, visual, and conversational modes 5. Effectively formulate arguments and communicate research findings through the process of researching, composing, and editing 6. Confidently engage in constructive and critical dialogue with respect and professionalism
Who is this class for: This course is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture.
Created by: The University of Sydney-
Taught by: Katherine Olston, Deputy Director (Digital Learning)
University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching -
Taught by: Lydia Dutcher, Education Manager, Graduate Programs
Centre for English Teaching
Chaque cours fonctionne comme un manuel interactif en proposant des vidéos préenregistrées, des quiz et des projets.
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The University of Sydney The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading comprehensive research and teaching universities, consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of universities in the world. In 2015, we were ranked 45 in the QS World University Rankings, and 100 percent of our research was rated at above, or well above, world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia report.Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction to Communication in Academic Culture
7 videos, 7 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand
- Video: Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
- Lecture: Communication Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
- Lecture: Communication Assessment Overview
- Lecture: Summative Peer Assessment
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 1.1a Introduction to the Course
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 1.1 Practice Quiz
- Demande de discussion: Introduce yourself
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
- Video: 1.2b Introduction to Communication
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 1.2 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 1.3a Survival Skills for University
- Video: 1.3b Resilience & Motivation for University
- Demande de discussion: Values & Motivation
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 1.3 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 1.4a Academic Integrity
- Demande de discussion: A "cheating culture"?
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 1.4 Practice Quiz
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 1
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 1
WEEK 2
Participating in University Discussion Contexts
8 videos, 4 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 2.1a Introduction to rhetorical situations
- Demande de discussion: Contexts of communication
- Video: 2.1b Rhetorical situations at university
- Demande de discussion: Communication at university
- Video: 2.1c University course outlines & contexts of communication
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 2.1 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 2.2a Making the Most of Participation in University Contexts
- Video: 2.2b Participation & Communication at University
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 2.2 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 2.3a Participating in Lectures & Tutorials
- Video: 2.3b Participating in Online Forums
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 2.3 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 2.4a Participating in Group Work
- Demande de discussion: Group work
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 2.4 Practice Quiz
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 2
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 2
WEEK 3
Interpreting, Researching & Planning Written Assignments
8 videos, 7 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 3.1a Introduction to Understanding, Researching, and Planning Written Assignments
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 3.1 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 3.2a Part 1: Understanding Essay Assignments
- Demande de discussion: Understanding the question
- Video: 3.2a Part 2: Interpreting Essay Questions
- Video: 3.2b Understanding and Interpreting Reports & Proposals
- Lecture: 3.2c Understanding the question
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 3.2 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 3.3a Conducting Research for Essays
- Video: 3.3b Conducting Research for Reports & Proposals
- Demande de discussion: Researching
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 3.3 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 3.4a Planning Essays
- Video: 3.4b Planning Reports & Proposals
- Lecture: 3.4c Basic Essay Structures
- Lecture: 3.4d Professional Report Structures
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 3.4 Practice Quiz
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 3
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 3
WEEK 4
Writing Effective & Concise Written Assignments
9 videos, 8 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 4.1a Introduction to Drafting, Refining, and Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 4.1 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 4.2a Drafting Essays
- Video: 4.2b Drafting Reports & Proposals
- Video: 4.2c Coherence & Cohesion for Essays & Reports
- Lecture: 4.2d Paragraph structure
- Lecture: 4.2e Reporting Verbs
- Lecture: 4.2f Overcoming Writer's Block
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 4.2 Practice Quiz
- Demande de discussion: Coherence & Cohesion
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 4.3a Polishing & Refining Essays
- Video: 4.3b Polishing & Refining Reports & Proposals
- Video: 4.3c Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
- Video: 4.3d Editing for Language
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 4.3 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 4.4a Formatting and Proofreading Written Assignments for Submission
- Lecture: 4.4b Written Assignment Checklist
- Demande de discussion: Formatting?
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 4.4 Practice Quiz
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 4
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 4
WEEK 5
Giving Persuasive & Engaging Presentations
8 videos, 5 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 5.1a Introduction to Academic Presentations
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.1 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 5.2a Understanding and Researching Presentations
- Video: 5.2b Planning Presentations
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.2 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 5.3a Preparing Visual Aids
- Video: 5.3b Writing your Script
- Demande de discussion: Academic spoken language?
- Video: 5.3c Practising your Script
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.3 Practice Quiz
- Lecture: Learning Outcomes
- Video: 5.4a Finding your Presentation Style
- Video: 5.4b Facilitating Audience Interaction and Fielding Questions
- Lecture: 5.4c Relaxation and Focusing Techniques
- Demande de discussion: Presentation styles
- Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.4 Practice Quiz
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 5
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 5
WEEK 6
Summative Assignment
3 readings expand
- Demande de discussion: End of Course Discussion
- Lecture: Summative Assessment Overview
- Lecture: How to mark your peers' assignments
- Lecture: Practice peer making activity answers
Graded: Communication in a university course
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