UCIL21302
Also available in Semester 1.
There are limited spaces on this course and very high demand. It is not possible to self-enrol via the student centre. If you wish to apply for a place on the course please email ucil@manchester.ac.uk with your student ID.
The ability to communicate with confidence and impact can have a significant influence on our success in every aspect of our lives: our study, our relationships and our career.
This unit starts from the belief that we all have a unique ability to communicate with confidence and that this ability is not innate but rather, a skill which can be developed and learnt.
Drawing on theories from biology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and techniques from the world of theatre and acting, the unit will support participants in learning how to manage nerves, communicate effectively and to engage with a wide variety of audiences, so that you can feel confident in any situation.
The unit is an interactive and practical one, and participants learn through active engagement, as well as through group and individual, tuition. In addition, the learning process will be tailored to the needs and experience of the participants.
This unit aims to support participants in identifying barriers to their ability to communicate with authenticity and power and to then provide a toolkit of techniques, within a supportive and friendly (whilst also challenging environment) which enable these barriers to be overcome. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines the unit will equip you with a range of techniques so that you may come across with confidence in a wide range of situations and contexts.
On successful completion of the unit you will be able to:
In addition, you will be given formative feedback on your communication and reflective writing, via submissions to a formative journal.
UCIL units are designed to be accessible to undergraduate students from all disciplines.
UCIL units are credit-bearing and it is not possible to audit UCIL units or take them for additional/extra credits. You must enrol following the standard procedure for your School when adding units outside of your home School.
If you are not sure if you are able to enrol on UCIL units you should contact your School Undergraduate office. You may wish to contact your programme director if your programme does not currently allow you to take a UCIL unit.
You can also contact the UCIL office if you have any questions.
Dr Elaine Clark
Because of the practical nature of the course, it is currently only offered face to face and regular attendance is vital. In addition, the course is an experiential one which requires you to try out what you have learnt in practice.
Communicating with Confidence is a great course for everyone who values the power of speech and wants to communicate clearly and efficiently in both every day and professional contexts. Classes are inspiring and a close focus is placed on their practical aspect. You will be given a chance to polish your communication skills and receive valuable feedback from Elaine and fellow students through participation in engaging tasks.Patrycja Cybinska, MLBM (French)
