Course Title: Academic Writing & Professional Communication
Course Code: GS 101
Credit Value: 3 Credits

Contact Hours:

• Lectures: 2 hours per week

• Tutorials / Workshops: 2 hours per week

Duration: 15 Weeks (One Semester)
Prerequisite: None

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course develops students’ ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and ethically in academic, professional, and workplace contexts.

It introduces academic writing conventions, research literacy, professional correspondence, presentation skills, and collaborative communication. Emphasis is placed on clarity, structure, coherence, and purpose across a range of communication settings.

The course is designed as a cross-disciplinary foundational requirement supporting students across all academic programmes, including science, engineering, business, and the social sciences.

2. COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

• Produce clear, structured academic and professional texts.

• Conduct basic research and appropriately reference sources.

• Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

• Prepare structured reports, proposals, and presentations.

• Apply ethical standards in academic and professional communication.

• Collaborate effectively in group and workplace environments.

3. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Apply standard academic writing conventions.

• Use appropriate citation and referencing practices (APA style).

• Write professional documents such as emails, reports, and CVs.

• Deliver structured and coherent oral presentations.

• Communicate effectively in collaborative and team-based settings.

• Demonstrate academic integrity in all written and oral work.