Soft Skills (B.Tech)

Communication, presentation, group discussion, interview and professional etiquette skills.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters30Topics

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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Fundamentals of Communication 6 topics

Meaning, process and elements of communication
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Formal and informal channels, grapevine
Barriers to communication and how to overcome them
7 Cs of effective communication
Body language: kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage

02Unit 2: Listening and Speaking Skills 6 topics

Types of listening and barriers to listening
Active listening techniques
Pronunciation, stress and intonation
Voice modulation and paralanguage
Conversation, small talk and telephone etiquette
Public speaking and extempore

03Unit 3: Reading and Writing Skills 6 topics

Reading techniques: skimming, scanning, intensive and extensive reading
Comprehension and note making
Paragraph and precis writing
Formal letters and job applications
E-mail writing and netiquette
Resume writing

04Unit 4: Presentation, Group Discussion and Interview 6 topics

Planning and structuring a presentation
Using slides and visual aids
Handling questions and stage fear
Group discussion: purpose, types, roles and evaluation
Interview types and preparation
Answering techniques (STAR method) and mock interviews

05Unit 5: Professional Etiquette and Interpersonal Skills 6 topics

Workplace and meeting etiquette
Teamwork and leadership
Time management and the Eisenhower matrix
Emotional intelligence
Stress management and positive attitude
Professional ethics and personal grooming

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You will be able to

Explain the communication process, its types and barriers and apply the 7 Cs of communication
Listen actively and speak clearly with correct pronunciation, tone and body language
Read with skimming and scanning techniques and write emails, letters and short reports
Make effective presentations and take part confidently in group discussions
Face job interviews using proper preparation and answering techniques
Practise professional etiquette, teamwork, time management and emotional intelligence

Who it is for

B.Tech first-year students (Semester 1) of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science and Information Technology branches under AKTU
Students who want to improve spoken English, confidence and placement readiness
Hindi-medium students who need structured communication practice

What you need

Basic English reading and writing ability
Willingness to take part in speaking activities, presentations and mock GDs

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Soft Skills (Semester 1, all branches). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.

Is the course only theory?

No. Along with the theory paper, students practise presentations, mock group discussions and mock interviews in class.

Will it help in placements?

Yes. Resume writing, GD and interview practice in this course directly support campus placement preparation.