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Cos 100: Communication Skills Question Paper
Cos 100: Communication Skills
Course:Bachelor Of Communication And Media Studies
Institution: Rongo University question papers
Exam Year:2018
RONGO UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR
DEGREE
IN
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
COURSE CODE:COS 100
COURSE TITLE:COMMUNICATION SKILLS
DATE:16/10/2018 TIME:9.00AM-12.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
. Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions
. Do not write on the question paper
. Marks are shown at the end of each question
. Show workings in the answer booklet for award of full marks
. Mobile phones are not allowed in the examination venue
. Each question should begin on a fresh page
. Duration 3 hours
THIS PAPER CONSISTS (3)PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
(FOR 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR)
FOR BACHELOR DEGREE
COURSE CODE:COS 100
COURSE TITLE:COMMUNICATION SKILLS
INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL CANDIDATES
. Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions
. Duration is 3 hours
QUESTION ONE
a) With an example, define the concept 'communication'. (3 marks)
b) Describe the communication process using a communication model of your choice. (10 marks)
c) Discus how semantic noise can impede the understanding of lectures. (5 marks)
d) Describe the process of acquiring reading materials from the library (7 marks)
QUESTION TWO
As a teacher you need to be a good listener in order to carry out your teaching responsibility effectively. Citing examples, show five levels of learning you can employ while discharging your duties. (15 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Define research (3 marks)
b) Discuss four types of research (12 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) With three reasons, justify the need for citing information when writing academic papers (3 marks)
b) Discuss four collections available in the Rongo University library (12 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Lillian, a first year university student, has a problem with studies. She lacks most reading facilities she requires for studies, most of the times she reads she fails to get concepts right. Consequently, she has not submitted her assignments and plans to defer the semester before the examination begins.
a. Identify two challenges Lillian might be facing. (2 marks)
b) Explain three reading skills Lillian might employ to solve her problems. (3 marks)
c) Illustrate an appropriate study strategy Lillian can adopt while reading. (5 marks)
QUESTION SIX
Discuss five strategies you will use while preparing for end year examination. (15 marks)
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