MCM301 : Communication skills

Course Overview

Course Synopsis

The course is devised with content, methodologies, and skills of effective communication. It will introduce the importance of effective written and oral communication skills in order to both clarify ideas and communicate them to others. It gives knowledge and understanding of persuasion/debate skills, such as logical reasoning and argument; and conflict management skills (interpersonal/group/organizational), such as negotiation. It offers a thorough understanding of process of communication, overcoming barriers to communication, interpersonal communication, group communication, making a good speech, developing listening skills, handling and responding questions and answers, preparing for effective business writing, writing persuasive message and resume writing.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • Comprehend how communication works as a complex two-way interaction that uses a variety of symbols, styles, and channels to transmit messages.
  • Conclude the consequences of poor communication and how to avoid it through open communication and fixing communication breakdowns.
  • Develop active listening and responding skills, tailoring discussion to the audience, and being aware of body language which will help to engage effectively with others.
  • Adopt formal presentation skills, including the confidence and skills to present in a seminar environment.
  • Plan their negotiations and become familiar with best practices.


Course Calendar

1 Communication
2 Levels of Communication
3 Interpersonal Communication
4 Communication in the Organization
5 Communication Destination
6 Listening
Assignment
7 Improving your Listening Skills
8 Non Verbal Communication
9 Barriers of Communication
Quiz-1
10 Barriers of Communication (Part 2)
11 Overcoming Communication Barriers
12 Speech
13 Selecting a Topic
14 Thesis Statement
15 Introduction of Speech
16 Body of Speech
17 Modes of Delivery
18 Strategic Oral Delivery
Quiz-2
19 Making a Good Speech
20 Handling Questions and Answers
21 Responding Questions & Answers
22 Significance of the Setting
Mid-Term
23 Visual Aids
24 Visual Aids (Part 2)
25 Group Communication
26 Elements of Effective written Communication
27 Elements of Effective written Communication (Part 2)
GDB
28 Elements of Effective written Communication (Part 3)
29 Preparing for Effective Business Writing
30 Preparing for Effective Business Writing (Part 2)
31 Preparing for Effective Business Writing (Part 3)
32 Parts of Business Letters
33 Direct Request Letters
34 Direct Request Letters (Part 2)
35 Direct Request Letters (Part 3)
Quiz-3
36 Good Newsletters
37 Disappointing Newsletters
38 Disappointing Newsletters (Part 2)
39 Disappointing Newsletters (Part 3)
40 Writing Persuasive Message
Quiz-4
41 Writing Persuasive Message (Part 2)
42 Writing Persuasive Message (Part 3)
43 Writing Resume
44 Writing Resume (Part 2)
45 Overview
Final Term Examinations