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ASC 423: SOCIOLOGY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
| Institution | KENYATTA UNIVERSITY |
| Course | SOCIOLOGY |
| Year | 1st Year |
| Semester | Unknown |
| Posted By | Liz Ochola |
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| Pages | 36 Pages |
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This course introduces you to science and technology as social institutions and systems of knowledge production. We will take a sociological look at the process by which knowledge is collectively produced by communities and societies and how this knowledge is used.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 1 Introduction to Communication Skills
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Welcome to Communication Skills! All human relations, be it formal or non-formal, official or unofficial are created, developed and sustained through communication. As such it is not only important to carry out communication as a means to
facilitating these relationships but to acquire it as an essential skill of life.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 2 Verbal Communication
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There are two forms of communication, namely verbal and non-verbal. Communication
by the spoken or written word, as we all may have noticed in our lives, is the most familiar and consciously acclaimed type of communication.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 3 Patterns and Techniques in Communication
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The flow of information in an organisation is governed by its structure. In simple terms, organisational structure refers to the manner in which staff are arranged into departments and/or sections that handle different yet correlated tasks in the organisation.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 4 Techniques in Communication
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Hearing- reception of sound. Sound strikes the eardrum causing vibrations. Passive activity. Listening- Hearing and interpreting sounds with an aim to understand the meaning behind the sounds. Active activity.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 5 sources & use of technology in communication.
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Upon completion of this topic you should be able to:
Outline the types of interviews. Discuss the interview process - preparation and execution by both the interviewer and interviewee. Prepare and use questionnaires to collect data. Apply observation and experimentation techniques in collecting information for purposes of research.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 6 INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS
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We are all living in a knowledge Society with proliferating information resources and drastic changes in our environments. In our everyday life, we confront dramatic challenges coming from the rapidly changing social, political and economic environments of our society.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 7 Access to Information
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There is a plenty of information sources nowadays. Books, Journals, Magazines, Newspapers and Library catalogues are some traditional sources of information that we may use. These are often presented in print format or electronic format.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 8 Evaluating Information Sources
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In the note, you will encounter numerous information resources, both print and digital. You will need to consider how to tell whether those sources are reputable and of quality.
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HRD 2101: LESSON 9 Ethical, Legal and Social Issues for Use of Information
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There are a number of ethical, legal and socioeconomic issues that surround the access and use of information for your research. This module introduces you to some of the main issues and considerations you should be aware of in order to ensure appropriate use of information
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HRD 2101: LESSON 10 The impact of information and communication technologies in society
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We are now living in an information age and the focus on information and technology has profoundly affected the nature of society and the world of work. More information is accessible to all people in our society, and more businesses are seeking employees who are proficient in information retrieval, analysis, and communication in conjunction with highly developed technological skills.
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