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Overview
Participants learn effective reading strategies, essay and report writing, oral presentation skills, and techniques for critical thinking and analysis. Course content includes note-taking methods, summarising tools (such as double entries and graphic organisers), referencing, argument construction, and academic essay writing.
Outcomes
Successful completion of the Communications and Learning Skills for Academic Purposes course strengthens both study and communication skills for academic and workplace success. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is issued on successful completion.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication and learning skills
- Note-taking: quoting, paraphrasing, summarising, language varieties and interactive reading
- Summarising strategies: text to self, double entries, alpha box, and graphic organisers
- Academic literacy: technical terms, referencing, plagiarism, evidence, cohesion and coherence
- Oral presentation: preparation workshop
- Drafting academic essays: preparation for assignment
- Argumentative essay
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Education Corporate Communication Digital Media View 8 other Short Courses in Corporate Communication in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a D symbol or higher in Higher Grade English OR English Level 4
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12800 ZAR / full≈ 12800 ZAR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12800 ZAR / full≈ 12800 ZAR / full
Living costs
Johannesburg
South Africa
8434 - 12036 ZAR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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