Translation Department Students Deliver Oral Presentation at Cihan International School on Communication Skills in the University Setting
Third-stage students from the Department of Translation at Cihan University–Erbil delivered an oral presentation titled ‘Communication Skills in the University Setting’ at Cihan International School on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
This activity under the supervision of the course lecturer, Assistant Lecturer Zeena Mahmood Ameen. They were received by the school principal, Mr. Mahmood Imad Mohammed.
The presentation began with Mohammed Amer Mohammed, who introduced the Department of Translation to the school students. He explained how the university setting differs from the school setting in several aspects, particularly in terms of communication.
Next, Roaa Asaad Abood talked about the different types of communication used in the university environment. She also highlighted the importance of good communication skills in the university setting.
On the other hand, Maryam Abdulbari Hammoodi presented on the different types of relationships in the university setting and their corresponding forms of communication. These included relationships between heads of departments and students, lecturers and students, supervisors and students, students and their peers, and students and administrative staff.
Additionally, Abdulmhemn Helal Muki focused on communication channels, presenting the similarities and differences between the common communication channels used at school and university. He further discussed upward and downward communication in the university setting, explaining how these two directions of communication relate to the various relationships within the university environment.
Aisha Khalid Karim later highlighted the importance of email, the Moodle platform, and various online systems for university students, particularly in facilitating communication. She also discussed their functions and the devices used to access them.
Finally, Tareq Zeyad Tareq discussed oral communication in terms of one-way and two-way communication, including discussions, meetings, and conversations. He also emphasized the importance of English as the medium of instruction and communication at Cihan University–Erbil.
