Culture & civilisation
An introduction to the Western and Eastern culture and civilization from prehistoric to present through an
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introduction to design
Students will undergo series of lectures, tutorial and study trips that inform the basic elements of design and how they can be applied through the understanding of principle of design. Students will become familiar with the use of design principle in developing their design projects. Students will be given 2 and 3 dimensional design projects to develop their skills and understanding of the subject matter. The subject can be divided into three sections: Design Elements, Principles of Design and Development of Work. Students will complete a series of 2 and 3 dimensional design exercises to demonstrate their understanding and skill in recognizing and applying the principles.
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effective public communication
The module introduces and delves into the basic concepts and principles in the daily application of interpersonal and group communication skills both for personal and professional development. Course components include models and concepts within interpersonal, group and organizational communication such as perception, listening, group decision making, leadership and conflict.
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english 2
English 2 aims to equip students with sufficient language skills to demonstrate English Language proficiency at both the pre-university and tertiary level. Students will be trained to communicate according to the situation and purpose as well as demonstrate accuracy in the 4 language skills. The emphasis of the module is on the development of academic reading and writing skills, as well as techniques to answer the listening and speaking components both accurately and appropriately. The course is also designed to equip learners with sufficient communication and interpersonal skills and techniques. At the end of the module, they should be able to demonstrate English Language Proficiency at both the pre-university and tertiary level.
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social psychology
The module provides a broad introduction to the field of social psychology. It examines the processes that underlie social behaviour and discusses solutions and approaches to a variety of problems and issues. As the human family stands on the brink of a new beginning, the condition of our present lives suggests that we should address issues that have confronted mankind in the previous millennium. It should also equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to address contemporary issues, thus enabling them to focus attention on the future without losing sight of the present. The module begins at the micro level and moves through human interaction to the macro level. The underlying premise is that the individual needs to empower him/herself first before he/she interacts effectively with others. As such, students are introduced to their self, the processing of social information processing and attitudes is explored within the specific framework of prejudice and stereotypes. From this focus on their self, the module moves into the realm of interpersonal relations, beginning with attraction and altruism and then on to the darker side to explore aggression. It also addresses the arena of social interactions by examining group behaviour and the influence within social settings. The journey ends by examining how social behaviour is affected by the culture in which it takes place. Indeed, the end of the course heralds the beginning of a richer and fuller life for many of us.
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business
The module is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts of business. It serves to provide an informative background on business systems and help students understand the different types of business organizations; the know-how in starting and managing a business; and the importance of ethics and social responsibility of businesses.
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