Syllabus Communication Skills - (BC01001071) Total Credits L + T + (PR/2) Assessment Pattern and Marks Total Marks C Theory Tutorial / Practical ESE (E) PA / CA (M) PA/CA (I) ESE (V) 2 70 30 - - 100 Unit No. Content 1. Basics of Technical Communication Introduction to the Basics of Technical Communication, Objectives and Characteristics of Technical Communication, Process of Communication, Levels of Communication, Flow of Communication, Communication Networks, Visual Aids in Technical Communication. (Chapter - 1) 2. Effective Presentation strategies, Interviews and Group Communication Effective Presentation strategies : Introduction, Planning, Outlining and Structuring, Nuances of Delivery, Controlling Nervousness and Stage Fright, Visual Aids in Presentations. Interviews : Introduction to Interviews, Objectives of Interviews, Types of Interviews, Job Interviews, Media Interviews, Press Conferences. Group Communications : Introduction to Group Communication, Forms of Group Communication, Use of Body Language, Discussions, Group Discussions, Organizational GD, GD as Part of Selection Process, Meetings, Conferences, Symposia and Seminars, Negotiations. (Chapter - 2) 3. Letters, Memos, Emails, Reports Letters, Memos, Emails : Introduction to Letters, Memos and Emails, Letter Writing, Business Letters, Cover Letters, Resumes, Memos, Emails, Introduction to Reports, Characteristics of a Report, Categories of Reports, Formats. Reports : Prewriting, Structure of Reports, Types of Reports, Writing the Report, Structure of software project report. (Chapter - 3) 4. Introduction to Modern Communication Media : Modern Communication Media, Technology-Based Communication Tools, Positive Impact of Technology-enabled Communication, Negative Impact of Technology-enabled Communication, Selection of Appropriate Technology, Effectiveness in Technology-based Communication. (Chapter - 4) 5. Vocabulary : Introduction : A Brief History of Words, Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus, Changing Words from One Form to Another. Word Formation : Prefixes and Suffixes, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms, Confusable, One-Word Substitutes, Homonyms, Homophones, Eponyms, Phrasal Verbs, Common Errors in English. (Chapter - 5)
