Unit1
Unit 1
8 hrsCommunication skills: Introduction, Definition, Importance of communication, communication process–source, Message, encoding, channel, Decoding, Receiver, Feedback, Barriers to communication, word choice, vocabulary building.
Syllabus
5 units · 40 lecture hoursUnit2
Unit 2
8 hrsElements of Communication, Introduction to oral communication, Confidence, clarity, and fluency, verbal and Nonverbal communication. Paralinguistic features, proxemics, chronemics.
Unit3
Unit 3
8 hrsInterpersonal Communication Skills, Team work, Empathy, Emotional intelligences, Empathy and listening skills, Time Management, Attitude, Responsibility, Leadership qualities-integrity, values, Trust, Self-confidence and courage, speed reading, problem solving and trouble shooting.
Unit4
Unit 4: Presentation and Interaction Skills
8 hrsspeech delivery, Group discussions objective and methods, debate and discussions, Public speaking- Audience analysis approach and style. Interviews- Types, Focus and objectives.
Unit5
Unit 5: Speaking Skills
8 hrsMeaning, Elements, Importance and type of speaking skills, Writing Skills- Clarity in writing, Principles of effective writing, Orel presentation.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Understand the basic concepts of communication and make aware of technical issues related to communication.K2
- CO2Analyze the importance of effective communication.K2, K3
- CO3Develop interpersonal and leadership skills.K4
- CO4Implement presentation and interaction skills for group discussion, debate and interviews.K4, K5
- CO5Develop effective speaking and writing skills.K4
Suggested Reading
- Raman M. and Sharma S., “Technical Communication”, Oxford University Press.
- Mehra P., “Business Communication for Managers”, Pearson.
- Wallace H.R., “Personality Development for Life and Work”, Cengage India Pvt. Ltd.
- Pfeiffer W.S., “Public Speaking, William”, Pearson.
Official AKTU syllabus
This subject is on page 6, 7 of the original AKTU PDF.