COMMUNICATION IN THE NEW AGE | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

CSK 2111

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor of Arts with Communication Skills

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Languages and Communication

Department:

LinguisticsEnglish language and communication skills

Course Discipline:

Communication Skills

Course Description & Objectives:

This course is survey of the present state and future applications of interactive communication technologies, cable and satellite delivery systems, worldwide computing network and other electronic media. It examines the impact of these technologies on society behaviour as well as their influences on communication. Objectives:

Togive the students a basic understanding of computers and describe the use of information technology in the modern world.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Understand the different ways new technologies can be used to communicate
Demonstrate knowledge of the most appropriate technology for communication purposes