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Gyaan Setu · GTU Study Material & Syllabus for Engineering Students

First Year · Semester 1

Communication Skills Syllabus

English and professional communication — verbal & non-verbal communication, listening, presentations, interviews, technical writing and grammar.

Syllabus — 9 Units

  1. 1

    Communication Skills

    Process, types and levels of communication.

  2. 2

    Technical Communication

    Technical vs general communication and factors to be considered in technical communication.

  3. 3

    Verbal & Non-verbal Communication

    Kinesics, components of non-verbal communication, barriers and communication across cultures.

  4. 4

    Listening Skills

    Types of listening, active vs passive listening, traits of a good listener, tips for effective listening.

  5. 5

    Effective Presentations

    Defining purpose, audience analysis, organizing content, visual aids, body language and delivery.

  6. 6

    Interviews & Group Discussions

    Preparation, types of questions and interviews, GD guidelines and role functions.

  7. 7

    Technical Writing

    Paragraph development, letter writing, technical reports, proposals and descriptions.

  8. 8

    Reading & Job Application

    Skimming and scanning, comprehension, cover letter and résumé (chronological & functional).

  9. 9

    Grammar and Vocabulary

    Tense, passive voice, conditionals, prepositions, concord, idioms, homonyms and homophones.