School of communication Foundations - Influence

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1. Why influence?

Good communication skills are important in many aspects of life, and the Society is certainly no exception. No matter how talented the individual may be, if they lack the skills required to turn their thoughts into useful contributions then it will be to the disadvantage of all, because communication is transactional a transactional and cognitive process which involves all spheres of human life.

The School of communication Foundations with an emphasis on influence (SCF-I) aims at equipping the students with skills to strengthen their ability to influence and impart every sector of humanity via communication skills beyond the limits and boundaries the society and ourselves have set for ourselves.

2. Who should take this course?

The SCF is for everyone who has a desire and passion to communicate Christ in relevant ways to a modern generation.

Are you a secretary, administrator, pioneer, Youth leader, Pastor,politician, actor, comedian, medical personnel, counselor or you have a desire to reveal God in art and entertainment, broadcasting, journalism, community development, advocacy, and lots more...

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3. Course description

This course will help to lay essential foundations in biblical communication, while advancing the individual's skill and confidence in PERSUASIVE AND INFLUENTIAL Public speaking, CREATIVE writing and COMPREHENSIVE listening.

It aims at:

• sharpening the student's ability to communicate clearly through cross-cultural and interpersonal dynamics,
• as well as to understand the principles of preparing and delivering a message to a variety of audiences.

Through provoking instruction and discussion, practical assignments and video evaluation, students learn to discover their place and potential as effective influencers in the public forum.

This course is an essential building block for further Uof N school.

4. What will you gain?

You will discover God's perspective of communication by looking at different communication models. Through teaching on biblical worldview, you will be challenged to review why you believe what you believe. With the international student body, cross-cultural communication principles are learned and applied daily, and you will have the opportunity to seek to gain a new and deeper understanding of God's heart for the nations.

Your personal communication style will also be developed in creative ways. You will enhance interpersonal insight for clearer relational communication through the areas of non-verbal communication, active listening, gender-based and family communication. Methods will be used to identify your motivational, personal style of relating.

5. What skills will you learn?

Public speaking in different contexts is taught and applied throughout the whole school. You can grow in speaking skills by delivering effective verbal and creative presentations to live audiences via oral reports, question and answer sessions, introductions, as well as lead the class into new discoveries about God and the world.

Writing is another main emphasis of this course. You can gain writing skills by applying new study skills and research techniques. You will produce a college level written research paper, write book reviews and have opportunities to develop your writing skills, in meaningful and authentic ways.

6. How will it happen?

The course objectives will be met through the integration of information, processing and application. The 12 weeks of learning include; lectures, group discussions, videos, video evaluations, reading and written assignments, group and individual projects, role play, creative workshops and public presentations.

There is continuous interaction among people of different ages, cultures, gender, personal and professional backgrounds. internationally qualified teachers in communication will teach throughout the 12 weeks. The school leader and staff are committed in coming alongside each individual, to enhance growth, both on a personal and academic basis.

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