Communication and the Story of Self

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Communication and the Story of Self (GSP194)

Applications Open: 01 October 2021

Applications Close: 30 November 2021

Next Available Intake: January 2022

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: General Studies

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: SUSS Academy

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Synopsis

This course focuses on the development of self-identity as a foundation for effective communication and leadership. Participants will learn and practise the core skills of narrative building and story-telling, and learn how to leverage the unique self as a core strength and asset in approaching one’s problem-solving and leadership. The course takes a practical approach, with assignments taking the form of live presentations and the construction of tangible marketable assets such as one’s resume and introductory video.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every semester

Topics

Identity-building as a foundation
Motivating values: values, emotion, action
Public narrative: the art of self, us, now
Crafting my story of self
Understanding the lens through which I see
Identifying the opportunity in me
Persuasive communication
Public speaking
Building presence and trust
Creating my public narrative: presentation/video
Creating my public narrative: linkedIn
Creating my public narrative: resume

Learning Outcome

Describe the use of self as a tool for effective communication and leadership
Explain how identity and values drive motivation and action
Discuss their own driving values
Identify opportunities and perspectives through the lens of their unique self
Develop a personal narrative on the story of self
Present the story in front of an audience to effectively communicate one’s driving values
Write compelling communication pieces in the form of marketable assets such as a short presentation in front of an audience, their LinkedIn profile, a video, or personal resume.