Communication skills

Paper Code: 
PHY-316
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

This course aims to develop necessary skills in the following  areas :

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking                      
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Research Methodology
  • Information and Communication
  • Use of Computer & ICT

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

PHY 316

Project (Seminar)

This course will enable the students to -

CO90: understand the importance of experimental and theoretical analysis.

 

CO91: develop a Scientific approach in solving problems related to physics.

 

CO92: Conceptualize and implement the project independently and give presentation on findings

 

CO93: Write scientific papers

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactions, Discussion.

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

Making working models, Power point presentation, Preparation of report.

 

Continuous assessment ,Semester end examination, Individual and Group project, Presentation ,Viva voce, Report.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Grammar

Conditionals/Tenses, Relative Clauses, Subject – Verb Agreement, Passive Voice 

6.00
Unit II: 
Written Communication

Discuss a topic of general interest, but related to science in about 300 words. (Analyse, Comment, Argue, Reflect, Persuade, etc.)

(can also be used for oral presentations by the students, followed by discussion).

5.00
Unit III: 
Scientific Writing

Writing a Scientific Report on a project undertaken or an experiment conducted (Theory + Practice).

3.00
Unit IV: 
Oral Communication I

a) Consulting a dictionary for correct pronunciation (familiarity with Phonetics Symbols and Stress-marks only)

b) Dialogue

10.00
Unit V: 
Soft Skills

1. Gestures/ postures – Body language, gesture, posture.

2. Group discussion – Giving up of PREP, REP Technique, how body language during group discussion.

3. Presentation Skills

a) How to make power point presentation

b) Body language during presentation

4. Resume writing

a) Cover letter, career objective

b) Resume writing (tailor made)

5. Mock Interview

Each student to face an interview and to demonstrate the above taught skills.

6. Positive Attitude

Positive skills enhancement with power point presentation.

Essential Readings: 
  • Advanced English Usage;  Quirk&Greenbaum; Pearson Education.
  • Developing Communication Skills; Banerjee Meera& Mohan Krishna; Macmillan Publications, 1990.
  • Business Communication; Chaturvedi, P.D.; Pearson Publications.
  • Business Communication; Mathew, M.J.; RBSA Publications, 2005.
  • Communication of Business; Taylor, Shirley; Pearson Publications.
  • Soft Skills : ICFAI Publication
  • Dictionary Oxford
Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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