Introduction to Communications – Terms 1 of 2

This paper and pencil course introduces students to the fundamentals of communication in both personal and professional settings. Drawing from real-world applications, students learn to express ideas clearly, courteously, and confidently across multiple forms of communication—including spoken, written, nonverbal, and digital. The course emphasizes the importance of audience awareness, tone, and purpose in crafting effective messages for a variety of contexts.
Throughout all four terms, students develop practical communication skills through hands-on projects and performance tasks. They explore topics such as public speaking, interpersonal communication, active listening, nonverbal cues, email etiquette, and digital presentation tools. Students also learn to identify and overcome common communication barriers—cultural, psychological, technological, and more—while practicing the use of bias-free and professional language.
By the end of the course, students will have built a strong foundation in communication principles, improved their confidence in presenting ideas, and gained valuable tools for success in academic, workplace, and social environments.