ICDE General Studies Undergraduate Courses

Introduction to Digital Study Skills is a foundational course designed to support first-year GCTU students in developing the digital competencies required for successful academic study. The course focuses on the effective use of digital tools for learning, collaboration, communication, organisation, and ethical academic practice, including the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

By the end of the course, students will be confident in using GCTU Digital platforms, collaborating online, managing academic tasks, and applying ethical digital practices throughout their university studies.

Hello Students, 

My name is Miss Gifty Budu, and you are welcome to Ghana Communication Technology University, (GCTU), Accra. I am glad you chose this University. I am the course instructor or the facilitator for this course, Communication Skills 1 with the course code ENGL 151. My office location is at the main campus, Tesano, Hostel Block B, Room 28. I belong to the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems (FoCIS) and the Department of General Studies. My Whatsup contact is 0244863756 and my contact hours is Saturday 5-7pm. You can call between these hours if you want to discuss issues with me. Thank you.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Communication Skills is a mandatory course in Higher Education, and it equips learners with basic skills for effective communication. The importance of this course cannot be understated because the ability to effectively communicate is a skill that is relevant and applicable everywhere. This course is two-credit hours with six (6) units and twenty-four (24) sessions. Students will learn new topics and engage in corresponding activities and assignments, which will reinforce the student’s understanding of the concepts. The well-structured modules will facilitate the learner’s communication skills and make the learner effective in his career.