Communications for Hotel Business

 

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Department: Hotel, Culinary and Tourism Module Code: COMM61035
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2017/18 Indep. Study Hours: 64
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  To develop students• ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts relevant to the hospitality/hotel sector.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Tutorial3 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to apply a range of communication skills


 
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Learning Strategies
Module will combine exploration of aspects of communication theory with an emphasis on on-going skills practice and evaluation


 
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Content Detail
The communication process• The communication model
• Active listening
• Verbal communication, including oral reports
• Non-verbal communication
• Constructive feedback
• Application, practice of and critiquing of/feedback on related skills
Targeted communication• Tailoring communication to audience e.g. guests, peers, subordinates, superiors; generational, cultural, educational, socio-economic differences
• Tailoring communication to purpose e.g. giving instructions, motivating employees
• Communication styles differences
• Cultural differences in communication
• Application, practice of and critiquing of/feedback on related skills
Overcoming barriers to communication• Overcoming barriers to effective communication
• Managing conflict, criticism and confrontation
• Dealing with complaints
• Application, practice of and critiquing of/feedback on related skills
Written communication• Writing as a professional: formats, conventions, appropriate tone
• Accuracy in writing
• Proof-reading
• Application, practice of and critiquing of/feedback on related skills


 
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Assessment Strategies
Marks will be awarded for ongoing participation in skills development and interim portfolio preparation activities.


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1Continuous AssessmentPortfolio100


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended9780205101948Human communication: the basic course
De Vito, J
Pearson : Allyn & Bacon
201212th-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitewww.mindtools.com
Websitewww.ted.com - selected talks on Communication
Websitehttp://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/
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