2610005 Communication Skills (CS) Gtu Mca Material books ...

Master of Computer Applications

Semester-I

Subject Name: Communication Skills (CS)

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Subject Code: 2610005

Learning Objectives:

? Development of verbal and written communication skills.

? Development of skills for interviews, group communication, and effective

presentation

? Learning techniques for effective reading, technical writing, etc.

? Learning basics of vocabulary, grammar

Prerequisites:

Willingness to sharpen communication skills

Contents: [] indicates # of lectures + tutorials

1. Introduction and Basics of Technical Communication [4+1]

Importance of Communication, Basics of Communication, Purpose, Audience, Cross-

Cultural Communication, Language, Communicative Skills, Effective

Communication, Modes of Communication, Objectives and Characteristics of

Technical Communication, Process of Communication, Levels of Communication,

Flow of Communication, Communication Networks, Visual Aids in Technical

Communication

2. Effective Speaking and Conversation [5+1]

Introduction, Paralinguistic Features, Barriers to Speaking, Types of Speaking,

Persuasive Speaking, Public Speaking, Conversations, Telephonic Conversations and

Etiquette, Dialogue Writing

3. Effective Presentation Strategies, Interviews and Group Communication [8+1]

Introduction, Planning, Outlining and Structuring, Nuances of Delivery, Controlling

Nervousness and Stage Fright, Visual Aids in Presentations, Objectives of Interviews,

Types of Interviews, Job Interviews, Media Interviews, Press Conferences, 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

4. Technical Writing, Words, Phrases, and Sentences [3+1]

Introduction, Audience Recognition/Analysis, Language, Elements of Style,

Techniques for Good Technical Writing, Referencing and Styling, Right Words and

Phrases, Sentences

5. Letters, Memos and Email [4+1]

Introduction, Letter Writing, Business Letters, Cover Letters, Resumes, Memos,

Emails

6. Reports [2+1]

Introduction, Characteristics of a Report, Categories of Reports, Formats, Prewriting,

Structure of Reports, Types of Reports, Writing the Report

7. Research Paper and Dissertation [2+1]

Introduction, Characteristics and Components of a Research Paper, Dissertation

8. Introduction to Modern Communication Media [2+1]

Introduction, Technology Based Communication Tools, Positive Impact of

Technology-enabled Communication, Negative Impact of Technology-enabled

Communication, Selection of Appropriate Technology, Effectiveness in Technologybased

Communication

9. Vocabulary [4+1]

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, Confusables, One-Word Substitutes,

Homonyms, Homophones, Eponyms, Phrasal Verbs

10. English Grammar [4+1]

Introduction, Nouns, Gerunds, Infinitives, Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Active

and Passive Voice, Conditional Sentences, Adjectives and Degrees of Comparison,

Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Articles

Text Books:

1. Meenakshi Raman & Sangeeta Sharma, ?Technical Communication ? Principles and

Practice?, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011.

Reference Books:

1. Herta A Murphy, Herbert W. Hilderbrandt, Jane P Thomas, ?Effective Business

Communication? 7th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publication

2. Hedwig Lewis, ?Body Language?, Response Books

3. Ashraf Rizvi, ?Effective Technical Communication?, TMGH Publication

4. Paul V. Anderson, ?Technical Communication ? A Reader Centred Approach?,

6th Edition, Thomson Publication

5. Huckins Thomas, ?Technical Writing and Professional Communication?, McGraw

Hill Publication

6. Penrose, Rasberry, Myers, ?Business Communication for Managers ? An Advanced

Approach?, 5th Edition, Thomson Publication

7. Bovee, Thill, Schatzman, ?Business Communication Today? 7th Edition, Pearson

Education

8. Andrea J. Rutherfoord, ?Basic Communication Skills for Technology?, 2nd Edition,

Pearson Education

9. Sharon J. Gerson, Steven M. Gerson, ?Technical Writing ? Process & Product?, 5th

Edition, Pearson Education

10. Asha Kaul, ?Effective Business Communication?, Prentice-Hall India Pvt. Ltd.

11. Daniel G. Riordan, Steven E. Pauley, ?Technical Report Writing Today?, 8th Edition,

Indian Adaptation, Biztantra Publication

12. Sunita Mishra, C. Murli Krishna, ?Communication Skills for Engineers?, Pearson

Education

13. Leena Sen, ?Communication Skills?, 2nd Edition, PHI

14. Kenneth W. Davis, ?Business Writing and Communication?, TMGH Publication

15. B. N. Basu, ?Technical Writing?, Prentice-Hall India Pvt. Ltd.

16. Matthukutty M. Monippally, ?Business Communication Strategies?, TMGH

Publication

17. Wren & Martin, ?High School English Grammar and Composition?

Chapter wise Coverage from Textbook(s):

Unit # Chapters # of Pages

Unit 1 Chp. : 1, 3 46

Unit 2 Chp. : 6, 7 22

Unit 3 Chp. : 8, 9, 10 97

Unit 4 Chp. : 13, 14 31

Unit 5 Chp. : 17 70

Unit 6 Chp. : 18 36

Unit 7 Chp. : 20 11

Unit 8 Chp. : 23 23

Unit 9 Chp. : 24 16

Unit 10 Chp. : 25 35

Suggested Assignments for Continuous Evaluation Component:

? Group Discussion Sessions

? Mock Interviews

? Write their own Resume

? Assignment on Report Writing, Letter Writing and Memo Writing

? Assignment on English Grammar

Accomplishments of the student after completing the course:

? Gain an insight into the types of communication

? Build good body language and communication skills while making presentations

in a classroom, or boardroom.

? Would be better equipped in writing letters, technical reports etc.

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