COMMUNICATION SKILLS:SEMINAR

Paper Code: 
PHY 126
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

The objective of this paper is to develop the following six skills areas:

1) Written Communication

2) Oral Communication

3) Critical Thinking

4) Quantitative Analysis

5) Research

6) Information and Computer Literacy

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

                     Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

PHY 126

Communication Skills

(Seminar)

CO 28 :Students will be able to understand and apply knowledge of communication and language processes to technologically mediated communication. 

CO 29: Students will be able to understand and evaluate key theoretical approaches used in the interdisciplinary field of communication. i.e., students will be able to explain major theoretical frameworks, constructs, and concepts for the study of communication and language, and begin to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their approaches. 

CO 30: Students will be able to understand the research methods associated with the study of communication. 

CO 31: Students will be able to find, use, and evaluate Scientific report writing. 

CO 32: Students will develop soft skills and will be able to face an interview confidently.

CO 33:Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials,,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Power point Presentation, Report , Viva Voce

 

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)
 
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.
 
 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

  • 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    

 

Essential Readings: 
 
 
Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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