Communication Skills

Paper Code: 
BLIS 206
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1.Understand and apply knowledge of human communication and language processes

2.Develop basic communication skills for career building

 

Unit I: 

Definition, Nature, Purpose and Scope of Communication

Types of Communication

Communication Techniques

Barriers to Communication

 

Unit II: 

Communication in English

Age of Globalization and the Need for Communicating in English

English as the First or Second language

Use of English in academic and non-academic situations in India

 

 

Unit III: 

Preparing for a Career

 Identification of Job

Written Communication I: Writing an application for Job Preparing a Resume/CV, Covering Letter & PPT for Job

Written communication II: Organisational Communication Preparing Letter, Notices, E-mail, Agenda, Minutes & Press Release

 

 

Unit IV: 

Oral Communication: Preparing for Job Interview

Participating in Group Discussion

Technical Communication

Workplace Etiquettes 

Unit V: 

Presentation Skills

Skills for Leadership and Team Management

Time & Stress Management

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Rayudu, C.S (2018). Communication. New Delhi:Himalaya Publishing House.
  • Lidiya,Rajesh K (2012). Communication English. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
  • Owen,K.&Watson,M.(Eds.)(2015) Building Your Portfolio:The CILIP Guide.London:Facet
  • Pantry,S.& Peter,G.(2003) Career Success.London:Facet

 

 

References: 

e-resources

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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