Subject Name: Professional Communication
Subject Code: HSN11600/12600
L-T-P-Cr: 2-0-2-3
Pre-requisites: NIL
COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS
Component Maximum Marks Remarks
Teacher’s Assessment 10 10 Marks for Assignments.
Mid Semester Examination 20 20 Marks Mid-semester Examination in Offline Mode.
End Semester Examination 40 On campus 2.5 Hours Written Examination
Practical Assessment 15 10 Marks for Activity (Presentation/ GD)
5 Marks for Lab Record
Practical Examination 15 One-Hour Professional Communication Lab Exam
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this course is to develop essential language skills required for independent and
effective communication for academic and social needs in under-graduate engineering students.
COURSE OUTCOMES
S.N. Outcomes BT BT
Level Description
CO1 Understand the process and aspects of professional/technical 2 Understand
communication in an international context.
CO2 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the extensive 6 Develop
vocabulary and usage in formal English language.
CO3 Develop the competency for oral communication in everyday 6 Develop
formal situations.
CO4 Use the skills and sub-skills of reading and listening. 3 Use
CO5 Understand and practice the principles and conventions related 2 Understand
to formal writing.
CO- PO Mapping
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
PO1
PO2
PO3
PO4
PO5
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PO6
PO7
PO8
PO9 2 1 2 1 1
PO10 3 3 3 2 3
PO11 1 1 1 1 1
PO12 1 1 1 1 1
Course Details:
Unit I: Introduction to Technical Communication (6L)
Introduction- Definition of Communication, LSRW Skills, Good and Effective Communication,
Process of Communication, Purpose of Professional/Technical Communication, Different Forms
of Communication-Verbal and Non-verbal Communication, Organizational Communication and
Barriers.
Unit II: Oral Communication (6L)
Common Everyday Situations- Conversations and Dialogues, Communication at Work Place,
Professional Presentations- Key Principles in Making Effective Professional Presentations,
Structuring a Professional Presentation, Common tools/aids in Presentation.
Unit III: Interviews and Group Discussion (6L)
Interviews: Types, preparation and strategies, positive grooming, frequently asked questions,
verbal and non-verbal aspects.
Group Discussion: Introduction, types, techniques, Dos and Don’ts in a GD.
Unit IV: Writing Skills-I (8L)
Basic Writing Skills- Effective Sentences: Role of Acceptability, Appropriateness, Brevity &
Clarity in Writing, Cohesion & Coherence in Writing; Words and Style used for Formal and
Informal Communication; Converting Informal Language to Formal.
Unit V: Writing Skills -II (10 L)
Writing for Electronic Media-Letters, E-mails, Blogs, Cover letter, Resume Writing, Nuances of
Technical Writing, Technical Reports, and Plagiarism- how to avoid plagiarism.
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Lab Component
List of Exercises:
Exercise 1: Grammar and Vocabulary
Words Similar in Pronunciation- Homonyms and Homophones, Idioms, One Word Substitution,
Foreign Expressions; Articles, Prepositions, Subject- Verb Agreement; Sentence Structure,
Sentence types, Importance of Proper Punctuation.
Activity: Various activities based on grammar and vocabulary.
Exercise 2: Phonetics
Introduction to phonetics with the help of IPA/RP (Received Pronunciation). Neutralization of
mother tongue influence and conversation practice.
Activity: Speaking /Vocabulary Drill: With special focus on intonation & common errors in
pronunciation.
Exercise 3: Listening/ Reading Comprehension
Passage Comprehension- Skimming, Scanning Techniques, Note Making, Note Taking and
Summarizing; Analytical and Critical Reading Practice, SQ3R Reading Method. Listening for
Gist, Listening for Specific Information, listening to understand the attitude etc.
Activity: Listening/ Reading Comprehension Exercises.
Exercise 4: Extempore/ Public Speaking
The art of public speaking, techniques, strategies and methods.
Activity: Delivering short prepared/impromptu speeches.
Exercise 5: Group Discussion
Analysis of sample GDs.
Activity: Topic based/ Case based GDs based on current topics.
Exercise 6: Presentation Skills
Analysis of Sample Presentations.
Activity: Preparing a professional presentation on a topic and delivering it before the audience.
Exercise 7: Interviews
Analysis of Sample Interviews
Activity: Preparing resume, cover letter, mock interviews.
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Suggested Readings:
Hancock, M. (2009). English Pronunciation in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.
Garner, Bryan A. (2013). HBR Guide to Better Business Writing, Boston: Harvard Business
Review Press
Rizvi, M.A. (2005). Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
Raman, M and Sangeetha Sharma. (2015). Technical Communication: Principles and
Practice, OUP.
Sharma, S and Binod Mishra. (2009). Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists
(6th Ed.), Prentice Hall.
Wood, F.T. (2007). Remedial English Grammar, Macmillan.
Swan, M. (1995). Practical English Usage. Oxford: OUP.
Mohanraj, J. (2015). Let Us Hear Them Speak. New Delhi: Sage Texts.
Jones, D. (2012) English Pronunciation Dictionary (18th ed). New Delhi: Cambridge Univ.
Press.
Bansal, R.K and J.B Harrison. (2013). Spoken English: A Manual of Speech and Phonetics.
New Delhi: Orient Blackswan
Seely, J (2005). The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking. OUP.
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