Communication Skillls Question Paper
Communication Skillls
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Pwani University question papers
Exam Year:2011
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011
ACADEMIC YEAR
1st
YEAR EXAMINATION
FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE/ TITLE:
UCU
100: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
END
OF
SEMESTER1
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS ONLY. QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY
Question One
a)
In a paragraph of not more than 60 words,
summarize
the career life of Michael
Joseph.
(10marks)
b)
Identify any five strategies employed by Safaricom during tenure of Michael
Joseph to beat its competitors and create this much wealth.
(
10marks)
c)
Explain the meaning of the following words and
phrases as used in the passage.
(5marks)
i)
Harping on the antipathy
ii)
Gut feeling
iii)
Shark infested waters
iv)
Fortuitous
v)
Unsung lesson
Question Two
a.)
You have been given assignments to handle in a group. Explain any
five
benefits for working in a group.
(5mar
ks)
Page
2
of
3
b.)
Since joining this degree program you have realized that time is a scarce
resource. Discuss any five strategies you have been using to effectively manage
your time.
(5marks)
c.)
Explain any
five
methods of studying that you have employed during y
our
studies this semester.
(5marks)
Question Three
a.)
Identify any
five
sections of the library and explain how each of these sections is
beneficial to you as a degree student.
(5marks)
b.)
You have been using a reading list for UCU 100.
i)
Identify
two
types of catalogues that are the most appropriate for your use
in searching books on the reading list.
(2marks)
ii)
Describe the steps you will follow to locate a
nd borrow books using any
one type of the catalogues identified above.
(4marks)
c.)
Joseph
your classmate is stuck with the following sources he referred to while
writing a term paper. Assist him reorganize this source into a valid bibliography.
(4marks)
?
Lifelong learning strategies, an article written by Robert J. Masinde, found
on
the Pwani University website
www.puc.ac.ke
on 11
thApril 2012.
?
International Communication: Continuity and change 2nd
ed. Written by
Thusu D.K and published by Hodder Arnold in New York in 2006.
Question Four
a)
Identify
and explain five factors to consider before giving a speech.
(5marks)
b)
i.)
Identify and explain
five
barriers to listening in a classroom situation.
(5marks)
ii.)
Discuss
five
strategies you will use to overcome the above identified
barriers to
listening.
(5marks)
Question Five
a)
Emily is set to embark on answering essay questions. Explain five strategies she
ought to use.
(5marks)
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