Comm 111: Communication Skills Question Paper
Comm 111: Communication Skills
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : COMM 111
UNIT TITLE : COMMUNICATION SKILLS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY Other TWO
Question One
Explain six elements of communication which make the process
complete. (12marks)
Distinguish between the process of hearing and listening.
(4marks)
Explain how language facilitates communication.
(8marks)
With examples show the importance of both encoding and decoding in communication.
(6marks)
Question Two
Discuss any FIVE barriers to communication. (20marks)
Question Three
Explain the following types of reading
Scanning
Skimming
Active reading.
(12marks)
Question Four
Writing answers in essay form is one of the biggest challenges to many learners. As a communications skills student, explain FIVE tips for effective exam essays. (20marks)
Question Five
Discuss the importance of the following in all organizations:
Horizontal communication
(5marks)
Vertical communication
(5marks)
Diagonal communication
(5marks)
Grape vine.
(5marks)
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