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Skill Enhancement Course in Communication Skills

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Skill Enhancement Course in Communication Skills


Duration:

3 Months


Eligibility:

  1. Current students from Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges, pursuing Sem II/Sem III/ Sem IV.
  2. This course is also available for any Past Student/Alumni of Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges. They may apply for admissions with the below documentary proof

Documentary proof:

(Required for Past Students/Alumnus of Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges) Bonafide UG/PG certificate/ ID card/ Mizoram Statehood Registration Card.


Course Fee: INR 3000

50% discount for Mizoram University students only - Discounted Course Fee: INR 1500


Learning Outcomes:


After the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in spoken English, including public speaking skills, interpersonal communication, and effective listening and feedback techniques.
  2. Develop advanced reading and comprehension skills, employing techniques like skimming, scanning, and critical text analysis across various genres.
  3. Enhance writing abilities for academic, creative, technical, and digital platforms, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and style.
  4. Apply digital communication strategies in business contexts, understanding the etiquette of virtual meetings, email communication, and the use of social media for professional purposes.
  5. Recognize and navigate cultural contexts in communication, appreciating cross-cultural differences and the role of non-verbal cues in social and business interactions.


Detailed Syllabus:


Unit I: Speaking and Listening Skills Fundamentals of Spoken English, Public Speaking: Structure and Delivery, Interpersonal Communication and Dialogue, Active Listening and Feedback Techniques.

Unit 2: Reading and Comprehension Skills Techniques for Effective Reading, Skimming, Scanning, and Detailed Reading, Critical Analysis of Texts, Understanding Narrative and Argumentative Texts, Reading and Interpreting Various Genres.

Unit 3: Advanced Writing Skills Academic Writing: Essays, Reports, and Research Papers, Creative Writing: Short Stories, Poetry, and Dialogues, Technical Writing: Manuals, Instructions, and Descriptions, Writing for Digital Platforms: Blogs and Social Media.

Unit 4: Digital Communication in Business Email Communication Strategies, Virtual Meeting and Video Conferencing Etiquette, Social Media in Professional Communication, The Role of Technology in Enhancing Communication.

Unit 5: Cultural Contexts and Communication Skills Cross-Cultural Communication Differences and Similarities, Non-Verbal Communication: Gestures, Postures, and Expressions, Social and Business Communication Norms, Language and Identity.



Reference Books:


  1. Adler, R. B., & Elmhorst, J. M. (2020). Communicating at Work: Strategies for Success in Business and the Professions (12th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  2. Anderson, P. V. (2018). Technical Communication: A Reader-Centered Approach (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  3. Locker, K. O., & Kaczmarek, S. K. (2019). Business Communication: Building Critical Skills (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  4. Lucas, S. E. (2018). The Art of Public Speaking (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  5. Meyer, E. (2016). The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business. PublicAffairs.