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Comm Iii :Communication Skills  Question Paper

Comm Iii :Communication Skills  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2014



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1STTRIMESTER 2014 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : COMM III
UNIT TITLE : COMMUNICATION SKILLS
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer any three questions''''''.

Question One

Using an appropriate model, explain the main elements in the communication process.

(12 marks)

Distinguish between the following pairs of terms.

Interpersonal and interpersonal communication

(4 marks)

Encoding and decoding.

(4 marks)

Question Two

Discuss five major factors that interfere with communication.

(15 marks)

Explain what you understand by the following concepts.

(5 marks)

Information overload
Private space

Question Three

Describe how one would effectively use the SQ3R reading formula.

(10 marks)

Outline four purposes of reading.

(8 marks)

State two poor reading habits.

(2 marks)

Question Four

Discuss both the positive and negative effects of advanced technology on communication.

(8 marks)

Discuss the following types of listening.

Active listening.

(4 marks)

Evaluate listening.

(4 marks)

State four advantages of using presentation aids in speech delivery.

(4 marks)

Question Five

Clearly explain the stages in the writing process.

(9 marks)

Differentiate between a topic sentence and a thesis statement.

(4 marks)

Outline the types of library catalogues.

(3 marks)

Suggest reasons why an effective writer documents sources of information.

(4 marks)






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