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This document outlines the course break-up for Communication Skills I. The course aims to improve students' communication skills for professional contexts through practical lessons and activities. Over 16 weeks, topics will include interpersonal communication, public speaking, presentations, and written communication. Methodology includes group discussions, case studies, presentations with audio/visual aids, and assignments. Students will be evaluated based on attendance, presentations, coursework, reports, and an oral exam. The goal is to prepare students to communicate effectively in business environments.

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Course Break

This document outlines the course break-up for Communication Skills I. The course aims to improve students' communication skills for professional contexts through practical lessons and activities. Over 16 weeks, topics will include interpersonal communication, public speaking, presentations, and written communication. Methodology includes group discussions, case studies, presentations with audio/visual aids, and assignments. Students will be evaluated based on attendance, presentations, coursework, reports, and an oral exam. The goal is to prepare students to communicate effectively in business environments.

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Course Break-up for Communication Skills I

Course Description:
This is a practical course which oIIers an opportunity to learn, apply and practice principles oI
interpersonal communication in daily liIe. Emphasis is placed on psychological, social, cultural
and linguistic Iactors which aIIect both interpersonal and inter-organizational dealings.
Course Objectives:
1.
To improve the student`s communication skills necessary to be a competent
communicator.
2. To improve the student`s understanding oI day to day Iunctional use oI language.
3.
To increase the student`s understanding oI communication skills leading to successIul
behaviour in business setups.
4. To increase the student`s written communication in a proIessional context.
5. To apprise the students with social etiquettes and manners.
6. To acquaint the students with importance oI non-verbal communication.

Methodology:
The Iollowing methodology will be used to attain the overall course objectives.
1. Group discussions
2. Case studies
3. Presentations
4. A/V aids
5. Audio/video clips
6. Pair work
7. Handouts
8. Home assignments
9. Quizzes

Note: Throughout the course the teacher will stress upon the importance oI extracurricular
reading oI books and magazines. Students will be encouraged to watch TV channels Iunctioning
in English, listen to live speakers on the internet and to speak English outside the classroom.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is extremely important in the course. Anybody with less than 75 attendance will
not be given any marks/ evaluation.
Evaluation Criterion:
Attendance 10
Presentations 20
Sessional marks 30
Report / assignment 20
Viva 20
Total 100

Reference Books:
1. EIIective Business Communications by Murphy, Hildebrandt and Thomas, 7th Edition
2. Basic Communication Skills Ior Technology by A. J. RutherIoord, 2nd Edition
3. Basic Business Communications by Lasiker, 8th Edition
4. A Practical English Grammar by Thomson and Martinet
5. English Ior Undergraduates by Howe and Kirkpatrick
Course Contents:
Week Main Topics Lecture contents
1 Introduction to
Communication
Skills
A Communication principles
B The process oI communication
C
Importance oI good communication skills in business
environments

2 Introduction to
Communication
Skills
D Communication in business organisations
I Internal-operational
II External-operational
III Personal
E Challenge oI communication in the global market

3 Study Skills
A Brain storming
B Time-management
C EIIective reading strategies
D Note-taking
E Organisation
F Summarizing

4 Components oI
Communication
A Context
B Sender-Encoder
C Message
D Medium
E Receiver-decoder
F Feedback

5 Non Verbal
Communication
A Appearance and dress codes
B Body language
C Silence, time and space
D Importance oI listening in communication

6 Functional English
A DeIining Iactors in everyday communication:
I In business organisation
II In social exchanges

7 Functional English
A Role-play/Speaking activities

8 Assessment Week
No lectures oI Communication Skills shall take place during
the Mid- Semester Exams week oI the University

9 Public Speaking
A DiIIerence between speaking and writing

B
Reading texts oI good public speeches and analysis oI
their components

10 Public Speaking
C Listening to Iamous public speeches
D Exercises in public speaking

11 Formal
Presentations
A DiIIerence between inIormal and Iormal presentations
B Modes oI Iormal presentations
I Extemporaneous
II Prepared
III Reading out Irom a written text
IV Combination oI the above mentioned methods

12 Formal
Presentations
C Purpose oI oral presentations
I Entertain
II Persuade
III InIorm
IV Sell
D Mechanics OI presentations
I Organisation
II Preparation (including AVAs)
III Rehearse
IV Present
E
Teacher shall model presentations both, with and
without AVAs

13 Formal
Presentations
Student presentations

14 Correctness oI
Written
Communication
A Punctuation
B Grammar: Some basic principles
C Error correcting Exercises

15 Written
Communication
A
Systematic approach to eIIective written
communication
I Language
II Style
III Tone
IV Organisation

16 Written
Communication B
Practice oI written communication Ior a variety oI
situations

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