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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Communication Skills for Actuaries
COMS2103(3)
3
0
3

Description
This module introduces students to effective writing skills for delivery of content of a technical nature to a non-technical audience. It will focus on the selection of appropriate form, structure, language and style to convey information for a non-specialised audience in the actuarial context. The module will also cover written skills for academic writing, including proper referencing, and professional report writing. Special attention will be given to communicating in a multilingual context and issues related to translation from one language to another (French to English). The module will also introduce students to oral communication. They will learn about the different modes of speech delivery and how to make effective use of verbal and non-verbal cues to enhance their oral presentations, including how to design impactful visual aids. Emphasis will also be laid on perception and listening skills.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (FSSH) Administration
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: DILMAHOMED BOCUS Bibi Swaleha
Telephone: 4037400
Email: s.dilmahomed@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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