Saturday, November 8, 2008

Week 12 Final Reflection

In my first year of university a few years back, I wanted to take this module to improve my communication. I knew that communication skills are important and that I am weak in this area. However, due to the high bidding points, I failed to get this module for many semesters. When I finally got this module, I intended for it to really improve my communication.
This module has really taught a lot of things about communications. It taught us on verbal and non-verbal aspects of communication, the 7Cs of written communication, writing minutes, resume and of course, a lot is learnt through the research project too.
Of all these, I find the part about writing business correspondence (like emails, letters, agenda, minutes, resume) to be most useful. In addition, the research project is a good platform for us to work with others as well as learn about how to give a good presentation.
However, I think that communication is a subject that requires more than one semester of effort put in. Constance practice and effort is needed to improve my communication skills. Nonetheless, this module is a good starting point for me. One pity is that because of the other modules as well as my CCA, I could not find more time for this module that will make my learning experience more rewarding. Despite this, I think I still have put in very much effort in the research project and have enjoyed working with Yu Yin and Mushtaq (also my blogging buddy). Thus, this three months plus of work has been a satisfying and pleasant one.