PRACTICAL FILE

(XCS 310)
2023-24

Submitted to: Submitted by:

Mrs. Pallavi Your name
GEHU, DDN Class Roll. No.: **
Section: H2
University Rollno.: *****

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

 GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I would like to particularly thank my XCS Lab Faculty Mrs Pallavi for his

patience, support, and encouragement throughout the completion of this Term work.

Last but not least I am greatly indebted to all other persons who directly or

indirectly helped me during this course.

Your name
B. Tech CSE-III Sem
Session: 2023-24
GEHU, Dehradun
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 Graphic Era Hill University
B.Tech 3rd Semester
Career Skills Lab - I

Course Code: XCS 310 L T P C

Course Name: Career Skills 1 1 2 3

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

LO 1. Develop a deeper understanding of their personality by applying the concept
of SWOC Analysis to self.

LO 2. Apply the theoretical concepts of Introduction while introducing themselves in

an academic or professional setting by being aware of their skill sets and areas of
interest.

LO3. (a) Understand the importance and nuances of public speaking and
presentation to overcome stage phobia by applying their style of delivery of speech
to draw the attention of the listener.
(b) Apply the concept of body language and paralinguistic features in the delivery of
an effective presentation

LO 4. Develop an in-depth understanding of the topic given using creative thinking

with different approaches impromptu and be able to deliver it effectively.

LO 5. Initiate and sustain an effective conversation in unfamiliar surroundings and

with strangers by applying the principles of the art of conversation practically.

UNIT 1: SWOC ANALYSIS 6 Hours

(Written, Spoken, and Role plays)

Activities designed to identify, bring out, and analyze strengths, drawbacks,

significant achievements, difficult situations faced, etc.

Mode of practice: written, spoken and role plays.

UNIT 2: SELF INTRODUCTION - I 7 Hours

a. Importance of Self-Introduction

b. Dos and Don’ts of Self Introduction and presentation of self-introduction by

each student in the class.
c. Recorded Presentation to be submitted by students and feedback to be
provided.

UNIT 3: PRESENTATION SKILLS - I 8 hours

a. Introduction to the art of effective Presentation.

b. Importance of Audience Analysis.

c. Role of Non Verbal Communication.

d. Tips and Techniques for Effective Delivery.

e. Presentation and analysis of current topics of importance by each student

and feedback for further improvement.

Areas: social, economic, political, sports, technology, and other modern trends.

UNIT 4: PUBLIC SPEAKING - I 5 hours

a. Introduction and Importance

b. Types of Public Speaking and Skills needed to speak publicly.

c. Activities like Extempore, JAM Sessions, etc. on topics of general interest to

be carried out

d. Feedback for further improvement.

UNIT 5: ART OF CONVERSATION 4 hours

a. Importance of small talk as a social and professional skill

b. How to initiate small talk

c. Telephone Etiquette including mobile texting

norms Simulation exercises to be carried out.

 DESCRIPTION OF SWOC

Your strengths should be the positive aspects of yourself that help

you reach your goal, like strong communication skills or a good
work ethic. Your weaknesses should be the negative aspects of
yourself that hinder you from achieving your objectives, like
procrastination or self-doubt. Opportunities are the favorable
situations or circumstances you can take advantage of to reach
your goals, such as courses, workshops, mentors, or scholarships.

Threats are the unfavorable situations or circumstances that you

can face or avoid to achieve your objective, such as deadlines,
exams, distractions, or challenges.
 Example of SWOC Analysis

STRENGTH WEAKNESS

● Good interpersonal skills ● Try to do too much at

● Motivated once
● Good Teamworker ● Find uncertainty quite
● Organized- Meet Targets difficult to manage
● Leadership Skills ● It can be too
single-minded

OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES

● Good position at work ● Balancing work and

● Commitment to further home life
study ● Uncertain commercial
● Support from work for market especially in IT.
further training ● What are your priorities?
● Supportive Family
 SWOC ANALYSIS

STRENGTH WEAKNESSES

● Strength 1 ● Weakness
● Strength 2

OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES

●… ●…
 PRACTICAL COMPONENT

TOPIC: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES - AN ANALYSIS

1. Define weakness and Strength each in a sentence.

…

2. What is your greatest weakness? (in your opinion)

3. What do people most often criticize about you? (Any two

drawbacks)

4. What is the biggest criticism you have received from your form

a) Parents

b) Siblings

c) Relatives

d) Friends

e)Teachers

5. What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make and why?

7. How do you handle success?

8. Who do you compare yourself to and why?

9. What major challenges have faced so far? and how did you handle
them?

10. How do you view yourself?

11. What was the biggest compliment you have received so far?

12) What have you learned from your mistakes?

13. What motivates you?

14. What is your greatest strength?

15. How will your strength(s) help you go ahead in life and be
successful?

16. What have you achieved on the basis of your strength(s) so far?