COMMUNICATION BASICS
GLOBAL & CULTURAL
WRITING & PROFESSIONAL
ACADEMIC SKILLS
Course Basics
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This is the act of sharing information, ideas, or feelings between people.

Communication

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This term describes the increasing connection and interaction between countries worldwide.

Globalization

1

This document is sent with a job application (resume, CV) to introduce yourself.

Letter, Cover Letter, Application Letter

1

This is what you call a piece of writing done for school or university.

Academic paper

1

This is the complete title of our course.

Purposive Communication

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This is the system of words and symbols humans use to communicate.

Language

2

This type of communication happens between people from different cultural backgrounds.

Intercultural Communication

2

This document summarizes your education, work experience, and skills.

Resume

2

This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list or to pause in a sentence.

Comma

2

This is the number of units for this course.

3

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This type of communication uses spoken words.

Oral/Verbal Communication

3

This is one common challenge when communicating with people from other cultures.

language barriers, stereotypes, or cultural differences

3

This is a formal letter used in the workplace for official purposes.

Business Letter

3

This is a reliable website domain commonly used for academic and government sources.

.edu / .gov

3

This is the vision of the institution.

A leading and globally competitive institution of learning through service and innovation

4

This type of communication uses body language, gestures, and facial expressions.

Non-Verbal Communication

4

This term refers to the different ways English is spoken around the world (e.g., American, British, Filipino).

Varieties of English , World Englishes

4

This is a formal conversation where a company asks you questions to see if you're right for the job.

Interview

4

This is the most common citation style used in the humanities and liberal arts.

MLA

4

This is one of the FOUR Core Values of the institution.

Service, Professionalism, Competence, or Fellowship

5

This is the most common tool people use today to communicate with others around the world.

technology / the internet / social media

5

This skill helps you understand and respect people from different cultures.

What is cultural awareness / sensitivity?

5

This is the most important quality of professional writing.

Professionalism, Clarity, Correctness

5

This is the most common citation style used in psychology, education, and social sciences.

APA

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This is the Philosophy of the institution.

Commitment to excellence to serve God and the Community