Course Information
Course Name: Communication Skills
Course Code: COM1101
Programme: Bachelor of Education with Honours in History and Geography
Academic Year: 2025–2026
Course Lecturer:Â
Credits: 10
Level/Semester: Year I, Trimestre 1
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face lectures, tutorials, practical communication exercises, group discussions, presentations, workshops, and Moodle support.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Communication Skills.
This course equips students with the essential communication competencies required for academic, professional, and personal success. It focuses on developing effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering confidence in interpersonal and public communication. As a foundational course, it prepares students to communicate clearly, ethically, and professionally in educational and workplace settings.
Throughout this course, students will engage in practical activities, presentations, discussions, and writing exercises designed to strengthen their communication abilities.
Course Overview
The Communication Skills course introduces students to the principles and practices of effective communication in academic and professional contexts. The course explores verbal and non-verbal communication, listening techniques, academic writing, public speaking, interpersonal communication, group communication, presentation skills, and communication technologies.
Students will develop competence in organizing ideas, writing academic assignments, delivering presentations, participating in discussions, and communicating effectively in diverse environments. The course also emphasizes critical reading, report writing, professional correspondence, and effective use of digital communication tools.
Practical activities include oral presentations, debates, group discussions, writing assignments, role-playing, and peer evaluations.
By the end of the course, students will possess the communication skills necessary for successful university studies, professional practice, and lifelong learning.
Learning Objectives
The course aims to:
- Introduce the principles of effective communication.
- Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Strengthen academic and professional writing abilities.
- Improve oral presentation and public speaking skills.
- Enhance interpersonal and group communication competencies.
- Develop critical reading and analytical thinking skills.
- Promote effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Build confidence in professional and academic communication.
- Introduce communication technologies and digital communication tools.
- Prepare students for effective communication in educational and workplace environments.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the principles and processes of effective communication.
- Demonstrate effective listening and speaking skills.
- Produce clear, coherent, and well-structured academic writing.
- Deliver organized and confident oral presentations.
- Communicate effectively in interpersonal and group settings.
- Apply appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
- Analyze and interpret written and spoken information critically.
- Prepare professional reports, letters, and academic assignments.
- Use digital communication tools appropriately and ethically.
- Demonstrate confidence and professionalism in various communication contexts.
Learning Resources
- Lecturer's notes and presentations
- Communication Skills textbooks
- Academic writing manuals
- English grammar and style guides
- Public speaking and presentation resources
- Academic journals on communication studies
- Multimedia learning materials
- Online communication and language learning platforms
- Digital library resources
- Moodle learning materials
Learning Activities
- Interactive lectures
- Group discussions
- Oral presentations
- Public speaking exercises
- Academic writing assignments
- Role-playing activities
- Debates and seminars
- Peer review sessions
- Individual and group projects
- Moodle-based learning activities
Assessment Methods
- Assignment: 10 Marks
- Continuous Assessment Test (CAT): 10 Marks
- Mid-Term Examination: 40 Marks
- Final Examination: 40 Marks
Course Duration
15 Weeks
- Teacher: Edison ISHIMWE
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
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Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the course unit the learners should be able to:-
i) Explain how tourism planning and development interrelate
ii)Â Describe the institutional arrangements for tourism policy and of government and industry roles and responsibilities in contemporary tourism planning and policy making
iii)Â Identify and critically explain the values and interests of stakeholders in tourism policy-making and planning.
iv)Â Critically evaluate tourism policies and plans
v)Â Be able to work in groups, recognize problems and be able to resolve them
Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
i. Identify different approaches used in developing a tourism policy
ii. Use the knowledge gained in explaining basic procedures in coming up with a tourism policy
Communication/Practical Skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
iii. Demonstrate skills on formulating tourism policy at national and regional levels.
 iv. Demonstrate ability to identify weak tourism policies as well as revising of these policies to suit both national and regional tourism development goals
 General transferable skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
v. Use knowledge gained to develop an applicable tourism policy for any given destination
- Teacher: Ernest SAFARI