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Comm 111:Communication Skills Question Paper

Comm 111:Communication Skills

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : COMM 111
UNIT TITLE : COMMUNICATION SKILLS
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer any THREE Questions.

Question One

Using a concisely labeled communication model, discuss the communication process.

(9 Marks)

Briefly, explain any FOUR important tips an interviewee should know if they are to successfully pass an interview.

(8 Marks)

Distinguish between Encoding and Decoding as used in communication.

(3 Marks)

Question Two

Provide with examples brief descriptions on the following:

(6 Marks)

Information feedback
Corrective feedback
Reinforcing feedback

Discuss any Six (6) barriers to effective communication.

(12 Marks)

Define the term organizational communication.

(2 Marks)

Question Three

Briefly explain David Mortensori’s process nature of communication.

(10 Marks)

Discuss any FIVE principles of communication

(10 Marks)

Question Four

The following is a reference list submitted by a Kenya Methodist University student. Although it is a short reference list, the student has made FOUR mistakes. Identify the mistakes.

(8 Marks)

Jackson`, J.A (ed) (1970) Professional and Professionalism, Cambridge University Press. Cambridge.
Ellio`t, Ph`il`ip’ (1971) The sociology of Professions, London
Gerstetl, J.E and Hulcton, P.S. (1966) Engineers: The Anatomy of a Profession. Taustick Publishers, London.
A.H. Halsey, and M. TROW (1971) The B`rit`ish Academics, Faber, London.
Zander, M. Lawyers and the public interest Widenfold & Nicolson`. London.

Using Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham’s HOHARI WINDOW, explain, how your knowledge of each window will enhance communication competence.

(10 Marks)

Outline any two (2) bad reading habits.

(2 Marks)

Question Five

Explain briefly the TEN (10) study reading skills any student aspiring to perform well in their studies should possess.

(10 Marks)

Discuss the THREE (3) principles of paragraphing.

(6 Marks)

Below is a sample library catalogue card. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

(4 Marks)

BT Prasada Rao N.D.V
83.5 High School English Grammar, New Delhi
•A 43 S. Chand and Company Ltd, 2000
375 P
1 Language Education I. Title.

Who is the author of this book?
What is the title of the book?
What do you think "New Delhi" refers to?
What do you think "S. Chand and Company Ltd, 2000 375 P refer to?

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