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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Communication Skills |
| Module Code |
NS413 |
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences |
Online Module Resources
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| Module Teacher | Sean Duffy | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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To provide a greater understanding of the dynamics of communication and human interactions and to facilitate the development and refinement of communication skills and self-awareness
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Identify influences on communication
2. Examine the role of communication in the nurse-client relationship
3. Participate in and appraise the value of skill practice for improving communication skills
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 18 | No Description | | Tutorial | 6 | No Description | | Lecturer-supervised learning (contact) | 10 | No Description | | Total Workload: 34 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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n\a.
communicatin skills.
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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- owen hargie: 2004, Skilled interpersonal communication : research, theory, and practice / Owen Hargie and David Dickson., 4th, Routledge, London :, 0415227208 (PBK.)
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Other Resources
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None |
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Array |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| NU | BNS in Nursing |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS413 |
| Date of Last Revision | 15-NOV-07 |
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