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:
This course is part of the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
Introduction to Communication in Academic Culture
5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 58 min), 7 readings, 6 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Participating in University Discussion Contexts
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 75 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Interpreting, Researching & Planning Written Assignments
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 75 min), 7 readings, 6 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Writing Effective & Concise Written Assignments
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 82 min), 8 readings, 6 quizzes
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- 5 stars90.96%
- 4 stars6.55%
- 3 stars1.01%
- 2 stars0.56%
- 1 star0.90%
TOP REVIEWS FROM COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
by JAJan 15, 2021
well, the course is amazing, the instructors are very clear on what is expected on the dos and don't in regards to communication skills.
by MAOct 4, 2021
The course is very helpfull, I have gained more skills and knowledge
by ARSep 9, 2020
good and interesting lectures, with detailed and simple explanation
by VBSep 28, 2020
It was a great course! Really enjoyed it
Thank you!
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