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The document outlines the Professional Communication Skills course at B.N.M. Institute of Technology, detailing its objectives, modules, and assessment structure. Students will learn English pronunciation, formal writing techniques, and effective communication skills over 30 hours. The course includes various activities and assessments, with a total of 100 marks available from Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and Semester End Assessment (SEA).

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Pcs Updated Syllabus -2024-25

The document outlines the Professional Communication Skills course at B.N.M. Institute of Technology, detailing its objectives, modules, and assessment structure. Students will learn English pronunciation, formal writing techniques, and effective communication skills over 30 hours. The course includes various activities and assessments, with a total of 100 marks available from Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and Semester End Assessment (SEA).

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B.N.M.

Institute of Technology
An Autonomous Institution under VTU
Semester: I/II
COURSE: Professional Communication Skills
Course Code: 24PCS116 L:T:P:J: 0:2:0:0 CIA Marks: 50

Credits: 1 SEA Marks: 50


30-hrs
Hours: SEA Duration: 02 Hours

Course Learning Objectives: The students will be able to


1 Comprehend the formal messages
2 Enhance English pronunciation, vocabulary, and language proficiency
3 Develop formal pieces writing with coherence and cohesion
Module 1 – Sounds of English RBT Hrs
Listening: https://thesoundofenglish.org/
Writing: Speech Sounds - Vowels and Consonants, Idioms and
Phrases
Speaking: https://www.speechactive.com/listen-english-vowels-and- Apply 6
consonant-sounds/
Activity: Tongue twisters with consonants
Formative Component: Introducing the Book
Module 2 – Networking RBT Hrs
Listening: Active listening and conversation skills
Writing and grammar: 7C’s of Communication, Application of 7C’s in
Professional Communication
Activity: The six most important words & Communication games Apply 6
Reading: Analyzing LinkedIn profiles with
Speaking: Professional Networking
Formative Component: Outlining Book contents
Module 3 – Composition RBT Hrs
Writing and Grammar: Techniques of Paragraph Writing- Topic
sentence, Supporting sentence, Coherence and Cohesion, Types-
Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative
Activity: Analysis and identification of paragraphs Apply 6
Reading: Pick a company/organization. Find information about the
selected company/organization by using marketing research techniques.
Formative Component: Highlighting the parts of the book
Module 4 – Comprehension RBT Hrs
Writing and Grammar: Note Taking- Note making, Active Voice –
Passive Voice, Punctuation
Speaking: Elevator Pitch
Activity: One strength and One weakness Apply 6
Formative Component: Selecting particular chapters or themes
Module 5 – Conversation RBT 6Hrs
Speaking: Cue cards (IELTS)
Writing and Grammar- Direct and Indirect Speech
Activity: Paraphrasing conversations Apply 6
Paired Activity: Situational Dialogues & JAM
Formative Component: Book Review Submission
Course Outcomes: After completing the course, the students shall
24PCS116.1 Identify the sounds of English and enhance their pronunciation
24PCS116.2 Understand the fundamentals of English communication

24PCS116.3 Apply the techniques of formal writing with coherence and cohesion

24PCS116.4 Apply the reading techniques


Interpret and communicate the ideas with grammatical range and
24PCS116.5 accuracy

Reference Books
1. Raman, Meenakshi. Sharma, Sangeetha. Technical Communication: Principles and
Practice. Oxford University Press, New Delhi. 2015.
2. Carley, Paul, Inger M. Mees, and Beverley Collins. English phonetics and pronunciation
practice. Routledge, 2017.
3. Hart, Steve. Nari, Aravind R. and Bhambhani, Veena. Embark: English for
Undergraduates. New Delhi; Cambridge University Press, 2016
4. Sharma, RC and Mohan, Krishna. Business Correspondence and Report Writing. New
Delhi: Tata MacGraw Hill Education, 2017
5. Raman, Meenakshi. Sharma, Sangeetha. Fundamentals of Technical Communication
Oxford University Press, New Delhi. 2014.
6. Wren, P. C., and H. Martin. "English grammar and Composition." New Delhi: S Chand
& Company Ltd (2017).
Class Internal Assessment
IA1 Subjective type Average of 2 IA
questions will be taken
30marks 30Marks
IA2 Subjective type
questions
30Marks
Academic journal 30 Marks 15 Marks
Assignment 1 10 Marks 5 Marks
Total CIA 50 Marks

Semester End Assessment


Semester end Subjective type 100 Marks
Exam questions
Total SEA 50 Marks

Final Marks = CIA + SEA = 50+50 = 100 Marks

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