Comm 111:Communication Skills Question Paper

Comm 111:Communication Skills 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : COMM 111
UNIT TITLE : COMMUNICATION SKILLS
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any other three questions.

Question One

In reference to the people involved, explain three types of communication.

(7 Marks)


Discuss the JOHARI WINDOW Concept as far as communication enhancement is concerned.

(8 Marks)

Question Two

Discuss any five principles that govern the communication process.

(10 Marks)


State five reasons why the study of communication is essential to a university student.

(5 Marks)

Question Three
Discuss the various requirements necessary for effective studying of a university student. (15 Marks)

Question Four

What is reading?

(1 Mark)


Describe any five types of reading?

(10 Marks)


With an example in each case, differentiate between a phrase and a clause.

(4 Marks)

Question five

Rewrite the following references correctly using the Harvard referencing system.

(8 Marks)

2nd edition 2008 Advanced Grammar in use Cambridge, Mark Hewings Cambridge University Press.
Children’s literature in Kenya 1999 Ezekiel Alembi Longhorn Publishers Nairobi.
http://www.drexel.edu/top/prin.html 2004 communication skills in the contemporary world: A hands-on Approach William Whiteson 16 April 2004.
Daily Nation 22/10/2011 use your networks in job search Francis Kahihu 2011 pg 20 col.4.

Briefly discuss four bad reading habits that hinder a student’s efficiency in reading.

(7 Marks)

Question Six

Discuss any four types of libraries.

(8 Marks)

Highlight any seven barriers to effective communication.

(7 Marks)






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