Communication Skills – Laboratory Based Syllabus for B.Tech 6th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Communication Skills – Laboratory Based B.Tech (R13) sixthsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES:
To provide opportunities to learners to practice their communicative skills to make them become proficient users of English.
To enable learners to fine-tune their linguistic skills (LSRW) with the help of technology to communicate globally.
To enhance the performance of learners at placement interviews and group discussions and other recruitment procedures.
UNIT I : LISTENING / VIEWING [10 hours]
Listening and note-taking – Listening to telephonic conversations – Ted talks – Inspiring Speeches – Watching documentaries on personalities, places, socio-cultural events, TV news programmes and discussions to answer different kinds questions, viz., identifying key idea and comprehension questions… so on.
UNIT II : SPEAKING [12 hours]
Conversation practice – Interview – Group Discussion – Introducing oneself and others – Role play – Debate – Presentation – Panel discussion – Neutral accent.
UNIT III : READING [10 hours]
Different genres of text (literature, media, technical) for comprehension – Reading strategies like note-making – reading graphs, charts and graphic organizer – Sequencing sentences – reading online sources like e-books, e-journals and e-newspapers.
UNIT IV : WRITING [12 hours]
Blogs – Tweets – Online resume/ – e-mails – SMS and Online texting – Report writing – Describing charts and tables – Writing for media on current events.
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[TOTAL: 60 PERIODS] [Teaching Methods]
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- To be totally learner-centric with minimum teacher intervention as the course revolves around practice.
- Suitable audio/video samples from Podcast/YouTube to be used for illustrative purposes.
- Portfolio approach for writing to be followed. Learners are to be encouraged to blog, tweet, text and email employing appropriate language.
- GD/Interview/Role Play/Debate could be conducted off the laboratory (in a regular classroom) but learners are to be exposed to telephonic interview and video conferencing.
- Learners are to be assigned to read/write/listen/view materials outside the classroom as well for graining proficiency and better participation in the class.
Lab Infrastructure:
Students may also be trained in manual drawing of some of the above components
- 2. Manual Part Programming. [ 21 PERIODS]
- Part Programming – CNC Machining Centre
a) Linear Cutting.
b) Circular cutting.
c) Cutter Radius Compensation.
d) Canned Cycle Operations. - (ii) Part Programming – CNC Turning Centre
a) Straight, Taper and Radius Turning.
b) Thread Cutting.
c) Rough and Finish Turning Cycle.
d) Drilling and Tapping Cycle. - 3. Computer Aided Part Programming
e) CL Data and Post process generation using CAM packages.
f) Application of CAPP in Machining and Turning Centre.
[TOTAL: 45 PERIODS]
OUTCOMES
- Ability to develop 2D and 3D models using modeling softwares.
- Ability to understand the CNC control in modern manufacturing system.
- Ability to prepare CNC part programming and perform manufacturing.
LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS
| S.no | Description of Equipment (minimum configuration) | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Server
|
1 No |
| 2 | Client Systems
|
60 No |
| 3 | Handicam | 1 No |
| 4 | Television 46” | 1 No |
| 5 | Collar mike | 1 No |
| 6 | Cordless mike | 1 No |
| SOFTWARE | ||
| 7 | Audio Mixer | 1 No |
| 8 | DVD recorder/player | 1 No |
| 9 | LCD Projector with MP3/CD/DVD provision for Audio/video facility | 1 No |
Evaluation: Internal: 20 marks Record maintenance: Students should write a report on a regular basis on the activities conducted, focusing on the details such as the description of the activity, ideas emerged, learning outcomes and so on. At the end of the semester records can be evaluated out of 20 marks.
Note on Internal and External Evaluation:
- Interview – mock interview can be conducted on one-on-one basis.
- Speaking – example for role play: a. Marketing engineer convincing a customer to buy his product. b. Telephonic conversation- fixing an official appointment / placing an order / enquiring and so on.
- Presentation – should be extempore on simple topics
- Discussion – topics of different kinds; general topics, case studies and abstract concept
OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, learners should be able to
- Take international examination such as IELTS and TOEFL
- Make presentations and Participate in Group Discussions.
- Successfully answer questions in interviews.
REFERENCES:
- Barker, A. “Improve Your Communication Skills”, New Delhi: Kogan Page India Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
- Craven, Miles. “Listening Extra – A resource book of multi-level skills activities”, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- Gammidge, Mick, “Speaking Extra – A resource book of multi-level skills activities”, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- Hartley, Peter. “Group Communication”, London: Routledge, 2004.
- John Seely, “The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking” , New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2004.
- Naterop, Jean & Rod Revell, “Telephoning in English”, Cambridge University Press, 1987.
- Ramesh, Gopalswamy and Mahadevan Ramesh, “The ACE of Soft Skills”. New Delhi: Pearson, 2010.
Web Sources:
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www.careerride.com
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