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
Basic Info Course 4 of 5 in the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization Level Beginner Commitment 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. Travail en cours

Chaque cours fonctionne comme un manuel interactif en proposant des vidéos préenregistrées, des quiz et des projets.

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Connectez-vous à des milliers d'autres étudiants et débattez sur des idées, discutez le contenu du cours et obtenez de l'aide pour en maîtriser les concepts.

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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



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  1. Video: Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
  2. Lecture: Communication Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
  3. Lecture: Communication Assessment Overview
  4. Lecture: Summative Peer Assessment
  5. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  6. Video: 1.1a Introduction to the Course
  7. Quiz pour s'exercer: 1.1 Practice Quiz
  8. Demande de discussion: Introduce yourself
  9. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  10. Video: 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
  11. Video: 1.2b Introduction to Communication
  12. Quiz pour s'exercer: 1.2 Practice Quiz
  13. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  14. Video: 1.3a Survival Skills for University
  15. Video: 1.3b Resilience & Motivation for University
  16. Demande de discussion: Values & Motivation
  17. Quiz pour s'exercer: 1.3 Practice Quiz
  18. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  19. Video: 1.4a Academic Integrity
  20. Demande de discussion: A "cheating culture"?
  21. 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



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  1. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 2.1a Introduction to rhetorical situations
  3. Demande de discussion: Contexts of communication
  4. Video: 2.1b Rhetorical situations at university
  5. Demande de discussion: Communication at university
  6. Video: 2.1c University course outlines & contexts of communication
  7. Quiz pour s'exercer: 2.1 Practice Quiz
  8. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  9. Video: 2.2a Making the Most of Participation in University Contexts
  10. Video: 2.2b Participation & Communication at University
  11. Quiz pour s'exercer: 2.2 Practice Quiz
  12. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  13. Video: 2.3a Participating in Lectures & Tutorials
  14. Video: 2.3b Participating in Online Forums
  15. Quiz pour s'exercer: 2.3 Practice Quiz
  16. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  17. Video: 2.4a Participating in Group Work
  18. Demande de discussion: Group work
  19. 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



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  1. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 3.1a Introduction to Understanding, Researching, and Planning Written Assignments
  3. Quiz pour s'exercer: 3.1 Practice Quiz
  4. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  5. Video: 3.2a Part 1: Understanding Essay Assignments
  6. Demande de discussion: Understanding the question
  7. Video: 3.2a Part 2: Interpreting Essay Questions
  8. Video: 3.2b Understanding and Interpreting Reports & Proposals
  9. Lecture: 3.2c Understanding the question
  10. Quiz pour s'exercer: 3.2 Practice Quiz
  11. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  12. Video: 3.3a Conducting Research for Essays
  13. Video: 3.3b Conducting Research for Reports & Proposals
  14. Demande de discussion: Researching
  15. Quiz pour s'exercer: 3.3 Practice Quiz
  16. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  17. Video: 3.4a Planning Essays
  18. Video: 3.4b Planning Reports & Proposals
  19. Lecture: 3.4c Basic Essay Structures
  20. Lecture: 3.4d Professional Report Structures
  21. 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



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  1. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 4.1a Introduction to Drafting, Refining, and Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
  3. Quiz pour s'exercer: 4.1 Practice Quiz
  4. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  5. Video: 4.2a Drafting Essays
  6. Video: 4.2b Drafting Reports & Proposals
  7. Video: 4.2c Coherence & Cohesion for Essays & Reports
  8. Lecture: 4.2d Paragraph structure
  9. Lecture: 4.2e Reporting Verbs
  10. Lecture: 4.2f Overcoming Writer's Block
  11. Quiz pour s'exercer: 4.2 Practice Quiz
  12. Demande de discussion: Coherence & Cohesion
  13. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  14. Video: 4.3a Polishing & Refining Essays
  15. Video: 4.3b Polishing & Refining Reports & Proposals
  16. Video: 4.3c Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
  17. Video: 4.3d Editing for Language
  18. Quiz pour s'exercer: 4.3 Practice Quiz
  19. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  20. Video: 4.4a Formatting and Proofreading Written Assignments for Submission
  21. Lecture: 4.4b Written Assignment Checklist
  22. Demande de discussion: Formatting?
  23. 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



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  1. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 5.1a Introduction to Academic Presentations
  3. Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.1 Practice Quiz
  4. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  5. Video: 5.2a Understanding and Researching Presentations
  6. Video: 5.2b Planning Presentations
  7. Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.2 Practice Quiz
  8. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  9. Video: 5.3a Preparing Visual Aids
  10. Video: 5.3b Writing your Script
  11. Demande de discussion: Academic spoken language?
  12. Video: 5.3c Practising your Script
  13. Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.3 Practice Quiz
  14. Lecture: Learning Outcomes
  15. Video: 5.4a Finding your Presentation Style
  16. Video: 5.4b Facilitating Audience Interaction and Fielding Questions
  17. Lecture: 5.4c Relaxation and Focusing Techniques
  18. Demande de discussion: Presentation styles
  19. Quiz pour s'exercer: 5.4 Practice Quiz

Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 5
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 5

WEEK 6


Summative Assignment



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  1. Demande de discussion: End of Course Discussion
  2. Lecture: Summative Assessment Overview
  3. Lecture: How to mark your peers' assignments
  4. Lecture: Practice peer making activity answers

Graded: Communication in a university course
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