Calendar Description
This course covers the principles of professional communication, including written, oral, and electronic components. Prerequisite: A minimum of *24 credits in university courses (approval by Dr. Laccetti is required for fewer than *24 credits). Open only to Faculty of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences students. Credit will be given for only one of ALES 204 and AGFOR 204.
Objectives
By the completion of this course a student will be able to:
Identify and describe a variety of approaches and strategies of an effective communicator;
1. Apply strategies towards developing effective written work (online and offline) and oral speaking;
2. Provide constructive written and oral feedback on specific elements of the course;
3. Use reflective practise for improving her/his own communication style; and
4. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and competency in professional communications.
The overall objective of this course is to make you to want to be a better communicator, both online and offline. If you truly want to be a better communicator, you will be, because you will make the effort to read over and improve what you write (or tweet or blog) and think carefully before you speak (or present). The purpose of communication is to convey information, so being a better communicator means conveying it more clearly, something that comes with reflective practice.
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