REI-1009 Communication Skills - 10 stp

The purpose of this course is to help you develop your communication skills. The course is designed to increase your understanding of principles and processes of communicating effectively in a professional setting, specifically as relevant to the tourism industry.

The course will facilitate critical thinking and understanding of the nuances of communication processes as part of society. Based on knowledge from the fields of communication, rhetoric, psychology and performing arts and music, you will learn to develop and deliver formal presentations. You will become more conscious and flexible when it comes to your personal, as well as others', communication.

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 15 April for the autumn semester. 

Admission requirements:

Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse. Admission procedures for foreign applicants, please read: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=351800

Admission code: 9199

Knowledge

The candidate

• has a general overview of different theoretical communication perspectives.
• has presentation relevant knowledge of psychology, audience analysis, rhetoric, text analysis and elocution.

Skills

The candidate is able to

• Plan, structure, prepare and improve presentations.
• Adjust communication to different target audiences and desired outcomes.
• Apply different mental and physical techniques and tools in preparation and delivery of presentations.
• Provide constructive criticism and feedback on others' communication.

Competence

The candidate

• Understands different communication perspectives, and is conscious of own, as well as others' communication.
• Is able to be a critical consumer of public communication, and contribute to informed decision making.
• Can explain the role of communication for culture and society.

The course is taught in the Fall semester.

This course is taught in weekly lectures and seminars.

Topics will be addressed through:

• Lectures
• Readings
• Class discussions
• Practical exercises
• Oral presentations, individual and in team
• Delivery and evaluation of individual or team presentation
• Journal reflections

All courses will be evaluated in accordance with the UiT quality system. 

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.