Introduction to the course

The main objective is to enable the students to express themselves in meticulous manner. In an age of downsizing change and career insecurity good communication skills are more important than ever. The course aims at retaining the career oriented features that will help and recongnize the approaches required in communicating at work by using new technology in giving presentations and organizing tips for speaking in meetings, interview, seminars and conferecnes. 

Course Code: ENGL-102

Pre-Requisite: English Composition & Comprehension (ENGL-101) 

Credit Hours: 3

Course Learning Outcomes:

​At the end of the course the students will be able to:

• To sensitize students to their communicative behavior
• To enable them to reflect and improve on their communicative behavior/performance
• To build capacities for self-criticism and facilitate growth
• To lead students to effective performances in communication

Textbook:

• Effective Communication Skills (Download)

Assessment Criteria:​

• Mid Semester Exam: 30 Marks
• Final Semester Exam: 50 Marks
• Sessional Marks: 20 Marks
  • Quiz: 07
  • Attendance: 03
  • Assignment: 05
  • Class Participation: 05

Course Contents:

• Communication Skills
• Internal Representation
• Elements of Communication
• Listening: Real Vs. Introduction
• Expressing
• Clarifying Language
• Making Contact
• Prejudgment: Prejudgment Traps, Stereotypes
• Influencing Others
• Public Speaking
• Preparing A Formal Oral Presentation
• Delivering Presentation
• Interviewing
• Effective Written Communication
• Building Rapport

Time Table:

BSSE 2nd Regular

• Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
• Friday: 12:00 PM - 01:20 PM

BSSE 2nd Self

• Monday: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM