Communication Skills: Seminar

Paper Code: 
PHY 316
Credits: 
02
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

       Seminar

The students will be able 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.

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems , Assignments, Presentations

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Grammar

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

9.00
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)
 
9.00
Unit III: 
Scientific Writing
Writing a Scientific Report on a project undertaken or an experiment conducted (Theory + Practice)
 
9.00
Unit IV: 
Oral Communication I
a) Consulting a dictionary for correct pronunciation (familiarity with Phonetics Symbols and Stress-marks only)
b) Dialogue
9.00
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.
 
References: 
• 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: 
2022-2023
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