Communication Basics
Academic Terms that Instructors use in assignments, projects, and exams.
You will be able to define essay and exam terms commonly found at university.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Comm_Academic_Terms_CA.pdf
Connect and communicate with your instructors.
You will be able to communicate effectively with instructors in and out of class.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Comm_ConnectwithInstructors_CA.pdf
Get the most value from lectures and conversations.
You will be able to utilize strategies to improve comprehension in lectures and discussions.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Comm_ActiveListening_CA.pdf
Intercultural Communication
Cross cultural communication with people from different backgrounds.
You will be able to communicate effectively in cross-cultural situations.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Comm_CrossCultural_CA.pdf
Intercultural connections support your academic and interpersonal growth.
You will be able to develop diverse connections and friendships at KPU.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Comm_InterculturalRelationships_CA.pdf
Communicating in Groups and Teams
Group Study Sessions implementation.
You will be able to learn and remember more when you join a study group.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Groups_StudyPlan_CA.pdf
Stages of group and team development awareness.
You will be able to use actions that will move your team through the stages of development.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Groups_DevelopmentSteps_CA.pdf
Potential and real conflict management in group situations.
You will be able to manage potential and real conflict in group situations.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Comm_ConflictManage_CA.pdf
Assignment success with your group projects.
You will be able to plan and achieve group and team success
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Groups_TeamProjects_CA.pdf
Improve Your Oral and Written Communication
Speak with increasing confidence.
You will be able to Utilize 6 basic techniques to improve speaking confidence.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Lang_ConfidentSpeaking_CA.pdf
Vocabulary aids and other resources to improve writing.
You will be able to choose the appropriate dictionary/vocabulary resource for you.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Lang_UseDictionaries_CA.pdf
Active learning techniques to remember new words and develop your vocabulary.
You will be able to set personal goals for vocabulary development.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Lang_VocabularyDevelopment_CA.pdf