Module Details

Module Code: CMOD6004
Title: Communication with Technology
Long Title: Workplace Communication with Technology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides students with an understanding of the main theories and methods of how communication technologies are used in the workplace. Students will learn to develop, create and deliver a well prepared presentation using appropriate technology and communication skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the role and direction of technology in the workplace.
LO2 Explain how technology can be used throughout the workplace communication process.
LO3 Develop essential technological and learning skills that will assist in their academic studies and career.
LO4 Plan and deliver a presentation, using an appropriate medium for current workplace practices.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Communication
The communication cycle, interpersonal communication, effective communication, barriers to communication, oral and aural communication, non-verbal communication, perception.
Business & Technology Context
Introduction and definition of workplace communication and technology, role of technology in the workplace and technology trends.
Writing to Communicate
Workplace correspondence, workplace reports, effective use of electronic communication in the workplace.
Academic Reading & Note taking
Referencing, understanding plagiarism. Quoting, paraphrasing, summarising. Bibliography. Checking work for plagiarism using detective software reading skills, note taking, reading critically, summarising material, mind-mapping, avoiding plagiarism, take useful notes when reading, in lectures, or when using online material, keep a record of your references, using software as appropriate.
Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills; stages in structuring, preparing and delivering presentations, common mistakes in presentations, use of various visual aids and multimedia.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Individual presentation on a relevant workplace topic. Students will be assessed on content, presentation skills and the use of supporting technology.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Written Report on a chosen workplace topic using academic referencing and report writing conventions.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Using an appropriate communication technology students will present their report findings.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer Lab Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John V. Thill, Courtland L. BovĂ©e. (2022), Excellence in business communication, 13th. Pearson Education, Harlow, Essex, p.672, [ISBN: 9781292405087].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jonah C. Pardillo. (2019), Business communication, 1st. Society Publishing, Oakville, ON, Canada, p.215, [ISBN: 9781773619934].
  • Patrick Forsyth. (2019), How to write reports and proposals, 5th. Kogan Press, London, p.141, [ISBN: 9780749487089].
  • Richard Pears. (2019), Cite them right, 11th. Red Globe Press, London, p.255, [ISBN: 9781352005134].
  • Robert Bolton, Dorothy Grover. (2018), Listen up or lose out, Amacom, New York, p.282, [ISBN: 9780814432020].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBTCO_7 Bachelor of Business in Business Technology and Communications 1 Mandatory