CS & M III SEM Curriculum For TEQUIP Colleges

Course Title: Communication Skills
Course code:
TITLE OF INSTIUTE
COURSE CURRICULUM
B.Tech.
Semester: III
Course Title: Professional Communication
(Code:
Degree Programs in which

this course is offered
Pre-requisite Course
Co-requisite Course
Type of Course
Course Difficulty level
Course offered in
Academic year
1.
Intermediate Communication
Skills
Core/Elective/Foundation
O/A/S
Second Year
Odd Semester
TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME
Teaching Scheme
(In Hours)
Total Credits
(L+T+P)
Examination Scheme
Theory Marks Practical Marks
ESE
PA
70
30
ESE
Pr/Viva
20
PA
Total
Marks
150
30
[Legends: L - Lecture; T - Tutorial/Teacher Guided Student Activity; P - Practical;
C-
Credit; ESE - End Semester Examination; PA - Progressive Assessment]
2.
RATIONALE
The significance of the course lies in focusing on developing the technical communication skills,
its various aspects like writing and public speaking. It will help enrich the students their ability to
express their domain knowledge. It also highlights on group and cross-cultural communication
strategies which will help the prospective engineers to enhance their dealings with colleagues and
clients.
3.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1.
To create an environment where the students can communicate better by involving

them in public speaking and group communication
2.
Course code:
To help students understand the relation between professional and academic

requirements of communication skills
3.
To develop students understanding of technical communication skills with the help

of practical sessions
4.
To expand their abilities in written communication
5.
To make students more employable by equipping them with appropriate behavioural

skills
4.
COURSE OUTCOMES
The students will be able to:
Identify needs, meanings and purposes of various technical communication skills
Identify the language skills related to various expressions and situations
Read, comprehend and write technical documents based on curriculum related

materials
Appraise objectively the communication practised by him/her as well as of others.
Course code:
COURSE DETAILS
Unit - 1
Notice, Agenda, Meetings and Minutes

Students will be able to
Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)
Identify the purpose/s of a notice, agenda, meeting and minutes
Describe the structure of a notice, agenda, meeting and minutes
Demonstrate the qualities of a good notice, agenda, meeting and

minutes
Organise and conduct a meeting for academic purposes
Show the ability to draft an appropriate notice, agenda and minutes of

the meetings for various academic purposes
Topics
Concept of a Notice, Agenda, Meeting and Minutes
and Sub-
Format of a Notice, Agenda, Meeting and Minutes
topics
Qualities of a good notice, agenda, meetings and minutes
Unit - 2
Proposal Writing
Define the meaning of a proposal
Learning
State the objectives of proposal writing
Outcomes
Identify the parts of a proposal
(Student
Explain the steps to follow while drafting a proposal
Learning
Discuss the format of a proposal
Outcomes)
Illustrate various types of proposal
Prepare a proposal on the given topic / subject related to academic

world known to them
Concept and Importance of Proposal Writing
Objectives of Proposal Writing
Parts of a Proposal
Topics
Proposal Writing: The steps to follow
and Sub-
Format of a Proposal
topics
Types of Proposals (Solicited and Unsolicited )
Subjects:
1. Proposal to organise an event
2. Proposal to implement a solution
Unit - 3
Report Writing
Course code:

Learning
Outcomes
(Student
Learning
Outcomes)
Define the meaning of a report
State the objectives of report writing
Identify the parts of a report
Explain the steps to follow while drafting a report
Discuss the format of a report
Illustrate various types of report
Prepare a report on the given topic / subject from their academic world
Concept and Importance of Report Writing
Objectives of Report Writing
Parts of a Technical Report
Report Writing: The steps to follow
Topics and
Format of a Report (Letter Format, Memo Format, Standard Format)
Sub-topics
Types of Reports (Industrial Visit Report, Investigation Report,
Feasibility
Report,
Inspection
Report,
Progress
Report,
Design
Experiment Report)
Note: The subjects of above stated types should be within the
experience of the students.
Unit - 4
Learning
Stress Management
Outcomes
Define stress and stress management
(Student
Identify causes of stress
Learning
Practice various stress management techniques
Concept of Stress
Causes of Stress
Techniques of Stress Management
Outcomes)
Topics and
Sub-topics
Unit - 5
Learning
Time Management
Outcomes
Define time management
(Student
Recognise need for time management
Learning
Explain techniques of time management
Outcomes)
Course code:
Practice time management techniques
Topics and Concept and importance of time management

Sub-topics Techniques of time management
Unit - 6
Learning
Outcomes
Conflict Management
State the meaning of the term conflict and conflict management
(Student
Identify the causes of conflict
Learning
Illustrate styles of conflict management
Outcomes)
Show process of conflict management
Concept of conflict management
Causes of conflict
Classification of conflict
Styles of conflict management
Process of conflict resolution
Topics and
Sub-topics
Unit - 7
Learning
Outcomes
Common Errors in using English
Recall various topics learnt in previous semester
Repeat the rules of correct use of tenses, subject-verb agreement,

conditionals, punctuation marks, auxiliary, preposition, conjunction,
(Student
direct-indirect narration, active-passive and word-formation while
Learning
Outcomes)
using English language
Demonstrate the ability to use this knowledge in context
Tenses
Subject-verb Agreement
Conditionals
Auxiliaries
Topics and
Sub-topics
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Direct-Indirect Narration
Active-Passive
Word formation
4.
Course code:
MAPPING OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Course
PO
PO
PO
Outcome
CO-1
CO-2
5.
COURSE TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Lectures Interactive Laboratory Case

(hrs)
Tutorial
In/out of
(hrs)
Class
In/Out
01
6.
(hrs)
Field
Projects
Web
Others
(hrs)
Based
(hrs)
Discussion Trip
(hrs)
(hrs)
Learning
(hrs)
02
SUGGESTED LESSION PLAN (THEORY)
Uni
Unit Title
Teaching
Hours
Notice, Agenda, Meetings and Minutes
04
II
Report Writing
03
III
Proposal Writing
03
IV
Stress Management
02
Time Management
02
VI
Conflict Management
02
VII
Common errors in using English
02
Total
18
7.
Course code:
ASSESSMENT SCHEME (Including Rationale)
It requires a student to go through various functional activities in the classroom as well as

in the laboratory.
It is mandatory for the student to practice LSRW skills in the classroom/labs in the form
of tasks and assignments.
Internal Break up
Task
Time
Description
Weight
10
1. Class attendance &

Participation
2. Group Projects &

Presentation
3. Assignments
20
4. Lab. work/ Field trips
20
5. Final Exams
10
Final Examination Plan
Uni
Unit Title
Distribution of Theory Marks

Cognitive level
(Blooms taxonomy)
R
An
Ap
Sy
Total
Marks
Notice, Agenda, Meetings,
03
03
03
03
12
Minutes
II
Report Writing
02
02
03
03
10
III
Proposal Writing
02
02
03
03
10
IV
Stress Management
02
02
04
01
09
Time Management
02
02
04
01
09
VI
Conflict Management
02
02
04
01
09
VII
Common Errors in using
03
03
03
02
11
Uni
Course code:
Unit Title
Distribution of Theory Marks

Cognitive level
(Blooms taxonomy)
R
An
Ap
Sy
Total
Marks
English
Total
16
16
24
14
70
[Legends: R = Remember; U = Understand; Ap = Apply; An = Analysis; E = Evaluation, Sy =

Synthesis. (As per Blooms revised taxonomy) ]
8.
Course code:
SUGGESTED LIST OF EXERCISES/PRACTICAL
Lab activities aim at developing overall communication skills to enable students to acquire
confidence and competence. Hence, it is suggested that each lab should be divided into three
segments with focus on listening/speaking, reading/writing and vocabulary development.
Week Unit
I
Practical/ Exercise
Apprx. Hours
No.
required
An overview of the Lab Activities
02
Drafting a Notice and Agenda
02
Identifying common errors in the use of English

3
Conducting the Meeting and Preparing Minutes
02
Stating common errors in subject-verb agreement

4
II
Selecting a topic for proposal writing and to do necessary 02

planning
II
Data and/or information collection for proposal
02
II
Organisation of data / information
02
II
Presentation of the data /information in an appropriate 02

format
II
Presentation of the proposal in front of the group
02
III
Selecting a topic for report writing and to do necessary 02

planning
10
III
Data and/or information collection for report writing
02
11
III
Organisation of data / information
02
12
III
Presentation of the data /information in an appropriate 02

format
13
III
Presentation of the report in front of the group
02
14
IV
Stress Management
02
15
Time Management
02
16
VI
Conflict Management
02
17
VII
Identifying common errors in the use of English
02
Internal Evaluation
02
Total
36
18
9.
Course code:
SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

List of Books:
Sr.
No.
Title of Book
Author
Publication
1.
Business Communication
Lesikar and Flatley
Tata McGraw Hill,

New Delhi
2.
Technical Communication
P. Subba Rao, B. Cengage Learning,

Ankit
Kumar,
C. New Delhi
Hima Bindu
3.
4.
5.
6.
Communication Skills
Sanjay Kumar and Oxford University

Pushp Lata
Press, New Delhi
Business Communication
Mathukutty M
Tata McGraw Hill,
Strategies
Monipally
New Delhi
Communication Skills for
Sangeeta Sharma
PHI Learning, New
Engineers and Scientists
and Binod Mishra
Delhi
Communication Skills for
Nira Konar
PHI Learning, New
Professionals
7.
Professional Communication
Delhi
Aruna Koneru
Tata McGraw Hill,

New Delhi
8.
Effective Technical
M Ashraf Rizvi
Communication
9.
Longman Dictionary of
Tata McGraw Hill,

New Delhi
Longman
Common Errors
List of Major Equipment with broad specifications

A Well-Equipped Language Lab
10
Turton ND
Course code:
Web resources for Unit IV to VI.

http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/self-help-brochures/stress-and-anxiety/stressmanagement/
http://www.webmd.com/balance/balanced-life-13/ways-to-beat-stress
http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management-topic-overview
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_TCS.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/stress_management_techniques/article.htm
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
Quiz on Stress
http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/rm-quiz-stress-anxiety
http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/rm-quiz-stress-causes
Time Management
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm
http://www.studygs.net/timman.htm
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/time.htm
http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/nellen_a/time_management.htm
http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/self-help-brochures/academic-difficulties/timemanagement/
http://www.businessballs.com/timemanagement.htm
Conflict Management
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/conflict-management.html
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_81.htm
http://www.typesofconflict.org/how-to-resolve-conflict/
http://www.personalityexplorer.com/FREEResources/ConflictManagementTechniques.a
spx
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eq8_conflict_resolution.htm
https://www.cscollege.gov.sg/Knowledge/Pages/Conflict-Management-A-Guide-forNew-Managers.aspx
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Course Title: Communication Skills

Degree Programs in which

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

[Legends: L - Lecture; T - Tutorial/Teacher Guided Student Activity; P - Practical;

Credit; ESE - End Semester Examination; PA - Progressive Assessment]

To create an environment where the students can communicate better by involving

Course Title: Communication Skills

To help students understand the relation between professional and academic

To develop students understanding of technical communication skills with the help

To expand their abilities in written communication

To make students more employable by equipping them with appropriate behavioural

Identify needs, meanings and purposes of various technical communication skills

Identify the language skills related to various expressions and situations

Read, comprehend and write technical documents based on curriculum related

Appraise objectively the communication practised by him/her as well as of others.

Course Title: Communication Skills

Notice, Agenda, Meetings and Minutes

Identify the purpose/s of a notice, agenda, meeting and minutes

Describe the structure of a notice, agenda, meeting and minutes

Demonstrate the qualities of a good notice, agenda, meeting and

Organise and conduct a meeting for academic purposes

Show the ability to draft an appropriate notice, agenda and minutes of

Concept of a Notice, Agenda, Meeting and Minutes

Format of a Notice, Agenda, Meeting and Minutes

Qualities of a good notice, agenda, meetings and minutes

Define the meaning of a proposal

State the objectives of proposal writing

Identify the parts of a proposal

Explain the steps to follow while drafting a proposal

Discuss the format of a proposal

Illustrate various types of proposal

Prepare a proposal on the given topic / subject related to academic

Concept and Importance of Proposal Writing

Objectives of Proposal Writing

Proposal Writing: The steps to follow

Types of Proposals (Solicited and Unsolicited )

Course Title: Communication Skills

Students will be able to

Define the meaning of a report

State the objectives of report writing

Identify the parts of a report

Explain the steps to follow while drafting a report

Discuss the format of a report

Illustrate various types of report

Concept and Importance of Report Writing

Objectives of Report Writing

Parts of a Technical Report

Report Writing: The steps to follow

Format of a Report (Letter Format, Memo Format, Standard Format)

Types of Reports (Industrial Visit Report, Investigation Report,

Define stress and stress management

Identify causes of stress

Practice various stress management techniques

Techniques of Stress Management

Define time management

Recognise need for time management

Explain techniques of time management

Course Title: Communication Skills

Practice time management techniques

Topics and Concept and importance of time management

Identify the causes of conflict

Illustrate styles of conflict management