1. Module 1. Foundations of Effective Communication 1.1. Principles of clear and persuasive communication 1.2. Verbal and non-verbal communication 2. Module 2. Oral Presentations and Public Speaking 2.1. Designing and delivering oral presentations 2.2. Speaking with confidence and managing the audience 3. Module 3. Communication on Camera and Digital Environments 3.1. Speaking to camera 3.2. Digital communication and online presence 4. Module 4. Intercultural, Professional and Global Communication 4.1. Communication in intercultural contexts 4.2. Professional communication for global careers
Activity type Hours with a teacher Hours without a teacher Virtual hours with a teacher Total Assessment test 100,00 40,00 0 140,00 Participatory class 10,00 0 0 10,00 Total 110,00 40,00 0 150
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Assessment activities: Description of the activity Assessment Activity % Remediable subject Assessment will be carried out by the host institution according to its academic regulations and the courses included in the approved Learning Agreement. Assessment methods may include written assignments, research projects, presentations, examinations, practical exercises, or other evaluation activities established by the host institution. The final grade will be based on the official Transcript of Records issued by the host institution. Grades will be recognised and converted in accordance with the University of Girona’s regulations governing the recognition of studies completed during international mobility programmes. 90 Yes Global Week Capacity to apply the knowledge acquired in class; use and citation of reliable information sources; capacity for analysis, argumentation and delivery 10 No
The final grade will be based on the official Transcript of Records issued by the host institution. Grades will be recognised and converted in accordance with the University of Girona’s regulations governing the recognition of studies completed during international mobility programmes. NOTE: Where the teaching staff has doubts about the authorship of any assessed work, the student may be called to attend an in-person or synchronous interview (which may be recorded), in order to verify their knowledge and competences and confirm the authorship of the work. If authorship cannot be confirmed, the assessment will receive a failing grade. Specific criteria for the "No show" grade: The grade “Not Presented” (NP) will be awarded when the student does not complete the agreed academic activities at the host institution or when no official Transcript of Records is received within the deadlines established by the University of Girona. Single Assessment: The assessment for this course consists of the successful completion of the equivalent course(s) at the host institution. No additional assessment activities will normally be required by the University of Girona. Minimum requirements to pass: Students must successfully complete the equivalent course(s) included in the approved Learning Agreement and obtain a passing grade according to the regulations of the host institution. The recognised final grade at the University of Girona must be be at least 5.0/10, following the applicable grade conversion procedures.