Professional Communication

Syllabus

Module 1: (12 hours)

Role and importance of verbal communication, Everyday active vocabulary, Common words used in transitions, enhancing vocabulary, affixes and changes in pronunciation and grammatical functions, words often confused in pronunciation and usage. Passage comprehension- skimming, scanning techniques, note making, note taking and summarizing. Deciphering meaning from contexts. Two types of meaning- literal and contextual. Constructive criticism of speeches and explanations.

Module 2: (15 hours

Fundamental grammar, Simple structures, passivizing the active sentences, reported speech, the judicious use of tenses and moods of verbs, forming questions and conversion from questions to statements and vice versa, forming open –ended and close- ended questions. Words and style used for formal and informal communication. Practice converting informal language to formal, the diction and the style of writing. Dealing with the nuances of ambiguous constructions in language. Learning authoritative writing skills, polite writing and good netiquette. Writing for internships and scholarships.

Module 3: (12 hours)

Kinesics, Proxemics, Haptics, and other areas of non-verbal communication, fighting communication barriers, positive grooming and activities on the same. Different types of interviews, and presentation- oral, poster, ppt. Organizing ideas for group discussions, the difference between GD and debates

References:

1. Duck, Steve and David T. Macmahan. Communication in Everyday Life. 3rd Ed. Sage, 2017.
2. Quintanilla, Kelly M. and Shawn T. Wahl. Business and Professional Communication. Sage, 2016.
3. Tebeaux, Elizabeth and Sam Dragga. The Essentials of Technical Communication, 3rd Ed. OUP, 2015.
4. Raman, Meenakshi and Sangeetha Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practice, OUP, 2015.
5. MacLennan, Jennifer. Readings for Technical Communication. OUP, 2007.