2014, Number 4
Communication skills in Curriculum D of the BA in Information Sciences
Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 410-425
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ABSTRACT
Objective: analyse the Curriculum D developed in Cuba for the BA in Information Sciences and characterize the communication skills stated therein.Methods: the skills stated in the professional's model, academic years and disciplines were represented by means of word maps. Triangulation was performed of the bibliometric method with the content analysis of Curriculum D.
Results: in the document, infinitives related to communication were linked to the presentation of contents through information products, services and systems, as well as projects for the socialization of reading and the development of reading practices for various educational, information and leisure purposes.
Conclusions: input skills were presented in an explicit and implicit manner and were associated to reading and listening. Output skills were more commonly stated in an explicit manner and were aimed at developing oral and written expression. In both cases the relationship to technological changes was stated in an implicit, superficial manner.
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