1. GXEX1406 Thinking and Communication Skills Introduction to the course

2. GXEX1406 Thinking and Communication Skills – Week 1 Introduction to the course GXEX1406 Facilitator’s introduction Name Room number Email address Consultation hours

3. GXEX1406 Thinking and Communication Skills – Week 1 Introduction to the course GXEX1406 Course introduction Classroom Class days & times Objectives References Teaching materials Teaching-learning methods Evaluation Course outline - the entire syllabus will cover 8 thinking skills and 7 communication skills

4. GXEX1406 Thinking and Communication Skills – Week 1 Introduction to the course GXEX1406 THINKING SKILLS Clarification and interpretation of ideas Analysis and evaluation of arguments Categorical reasoning Identifying persuasive language Detecting fallacies Causal reasoning Judging credibility of source Decision making and problem solving

5. GXEX1406 Thinking and Communication Skills – Week 1 Introduction to the course GXEX1406 COMMUNICATION SKILLS Interpersonal skills Oral communication Listening skills Group skills Presentation skills Non-verbal communication Barriers to communication

6. GXEX1406 Thinking and Communication Skills – Week 1 Introduction to the course GXEX1406 Medium of instruction – ENGLISH only Students’ introduction Any questions?