BBA204

Soft Skills –I

L-T-P2-0-2 Credits3 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

BBA · Sem 2 (Core)

Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Soft Skills as Essential Life Skills

6 hrs

Meaning, Definition, Types, and Scope of Soft Skills Prospects and Significance of Developing Soft Skills Differentiating Skills, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs. Understanding Technical, Human, and Conceptual Skills. Soft Skills in Career Prospects: Exploring the Role of Soft Skills in Career Success Implications and Benefits of Incorporating Soft Skills Coordinating Conceptual and Practical Aspects of Soft Skill Development

Unit2

Unit 2: Basics of Developing Communication Skills

10 hrs

Developing 7 C’s of Effective communication through exercises. Confidence Building, removing stage fear & barriers of communication through exercises and practice. Role of active listening and steps in improving listening ability.

Unit3

Unit 3: Group Discussion

10 hrs

Introduction, Definitions, Purpose and Types of Group Discussions. Characteristics of Effective Group Discussions Dos and Don’ts of participating in Group Discussion. Interview Skill: Interview Concept and Definition, Purpose/Objective of Interview, Types of Interviews. Guidelines for Successful Interview Preparation and Execution. Presentation: Importance of Effective Presentations. Essentials for Successful Presentations. Utilizing PowerPoint for Impactful Presentations.

Unit4

Unit 4: Extempore Speech & Debate skill

8 hrs

Meaning & importance of Extempore & debate, essentials of ensuring a successful debate, prerequisite of extempore speech. Developing through practice and exercise. Interview skills : Telephonic Interview , Online Interview, Do’s & Don’ts, Preparation of open ended and structured questions, Grooming tips of both men & women.

Unit5

Unit 5: Resume Writing

6 hrs

Types of Resumes and Their Components. Crafting Effective Resumes: Structure, Format and Layout. Stress and Time Management. Recognizing Stress: Signs, Symptoms, and Impact. Strategies for Stress Management and Prevention. Effective Time Management Techniques.

Course Objectives3 points
  • To equip students with essential soft skills and professional competencies required for success in various personal and career contexts
  • To develop effective communication and adopt good leadership behavior for impactful interpersonal interactions
  • To enhance self-awareness, promote holistic well-being, and foster personal growth for optimal career readiness

Suggested Readings

  1. Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ, Bantam Books by D
  2. Goleman (1995).
  3. Business Communication (2nd edition) PHI Learning by Kaul, Asha. (2009).
  4. Life skills, a handbook, Trowbridge, Wilts: Detesios Ltd by R Nelson-Jones (1992)
  5. Business English. Pearson by Sharmistha Panja. (2006).
  6. An Introduction to Critical Thinking, Pearson, Delhi by Madhucchanda Sen, (2010)
  7. Communication Skills Training (2ndedition) Rupa Publication India by Ian Tuhovsky, (2019).

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 15 of the original AKTU PDF.

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