English Communication Skills Laboratory I

EN25C03:

English Communication Skills Laboratory– I

Course Objectives:

• The objectives of the course are to foster students’ confidence and fluency in professional and social communication and to bridge the gap between academic English and industry expectations.

List of Activities

A. Elements of Effective Speaking and Listening

(i) Sharing life experience/ turning point in their life – SATORI

(ii) Situational Conversation – eg. Talking to a Senior about Internship Tips

(iii) Welcoming a Guest Speaker at a Seminar

(iv) Pictography to represent data using images or symbols

(v)B2-C1 Listening exercises include lectures, interviews, and discussions.

B. Mastering Presentations

(i) Presentation Skills – Non-verbal communication

(ii) Mini-Presentations: Topics like “My Dream Project,” “Engineering in 2050,”3-minute technical pitches with logical flow

(iii) Technical Presentations with PPT

C. Group Discussion Strategies:

(i) Introduction to Group Discussions - Key skills for effective participation

(ii) Phases in a GD and Conversational Phrases in GD.

(iii) Group Discussions – Abstract and Factual topics

D. Resume & LinkedIn Optimization

(i) Building LinkedIn Profile – Drafting headlines and summaries

(ii) Social Media Optimisation

(iii) Preparing Video Resume

E. Podcast-Based Language Learning:

(i) Listening to podcast (motivational, career oriented, success stories)

(ii) Podcast Preparation – Purpose – Topic – Structure – Recording Tips - Publication of the Podcast

F. Mock Interviews and Communication Strategies:

(i) Listening – Job interview

(ii) Speaking – Mock interviews

Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 60%, End Semester Examinations: 40%.

Internal Assessment: 1. Listening (20 marks)

2. Video Resume (20 marks)

3. Creating a Podcast (30 marks)

4. Mock interview (30 marks)

End Semester Assessment: 1. Presentation with PPT (50 marks)

2. Group Discussion (50 marks)

References:

1. Floyd Kory, “Interpersonal Communication”, McGraw Hill Publication, 2023.

2. Bharadwaj Apoorva, “Leadership Communication Skills for Intercultural Management: Strategies for Effective Intercultural Management (Contemporary Themes in Business and Management)”, Routledge India; 1st edition, 2024.

3. Helen Spencer-Oatey and DomnaLazidou, “Making Working Relationships Work: The TRIPS Toolkit for Handling Relationship Challenges and Promoting Rapport”,Castledown Publishers,2023.

4. Presentations - Cambridge

5. Speaking Extra -

6. Listening Extra – Miles Craven by Cambridge University Press

7. CVs, Resumes, and LinkedIn: A Guide to Professional English – Springer International Publishing