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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
EDACD304.
Course Title (CB02)
Soft Skills
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Effective soft skills, communication skills, and problem solving skills will be examined and identified. Students will practice such skills in collaborative projects, role-playing activities, and in real-life situations.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a non-credit, stand-alone course. This course is designed for students with disabilities limiting their social communication skills and abilities.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
0.0
Maximum Credit Units
0.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours2.04.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
24.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
48.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit, stand-alone course.)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Collaborative projects

Homework and extended projects

Assignments

  1. Reading from handouts

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Evaluation of written assignments, journals, and/or critiques that require concept integration, application, and self-reflection.
  2. Evaluation of various directed collaborative activities such as group projects, problem-solving discussions, and interviews that demonstrate communication competence.
  3. Final project some that include group presentation requiring synthesis and critical analysis of the major perspectives, concepts, and applications of soft skills and effective communication.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom with large tables for ongoing-class group projects consisting of 4-6 students collaboratively working together

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Amer, Beverly. New Perspectives Portfolio Projects for Soft Skills 2nd Edition. Boston: Cengage, 2017.
Bradberry, Travis and Greaves, Jean. Emotional Intelligence 2.0. San Diego: TalentSmart, 2009.
Office of Disability Employment Policy. Labor Dept. Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success. US: Department of Labor, 2017.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify effective communicative skills
  • Examine Problem Solving Skills
  • Practice Communication Skills in Collaborative Setting

CSLOs

  • Exhibit soft skills to interact appropriately and harmoniously with others.

Outline

  1. Identify effective communicative skills
    1. Orally communicate an idea
    2. Active listening and response
    3. Arriving at a consensus
    4. Communication with individual(s) of a different background
    5. Discuss communication skills in group setting
  2. Examine Problem Solving Skills
    1. Identifying, analyzing and evaluating difficult situations
    2. Expanding thinking skills to find alternative solutions
    3. Conclusions based on facts, opinions, emotions
  3. Practice Communication Skills in Collaborative Setting
    1. Various team roles
    2. Team dynamics
    3. Dramatize the role of leader and follower
    4. Active listening skills and appropriate responses
    5. Building rapport and working effectively with others
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