Course: Professional Skills 1: Communication in the Public Domain credits: 5

Course code
ICVP21CPA3
Name
Professional Skills 1: Communication in the Public Domain
Study year
2022-2023
ECTS credits
5
Language
English
Coordinator
J.J. Kremers
Modes of delivery
  • Assignment
  • Practical / Training
Assessments
  • Advisory Skills 1 - Other assessment
  • Language 1 - Other assessment
  • PPD 1 - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are developed at level 1:

3.8 Concept and Creation. The student learns to create relevant content tailored to the concept and the organisation's goals.
       
5.11.Persuasion and Commitment: The student learns to communicates orally and in writing in a correct, target group oriented, business-like and concise manner, and consequently create commitment. 

Content

This course focuses on professional and academic writing (level B2). Students write a press release and a professional letter. Students also learn and practice basic skills  of effective presentations (verbal skills).
In the Tools classes, students learn about using Microsoft Word and Adobe Illustrator.

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • School of Communication, Media & IT