Module Descriptor: Communications-I

Program 2-YEAR PGDM

Course Communications I
Code No. of sessions 24
Sem 1 Session duration 75 minutes
Credit 3 No. of hours 30
Pre-requisite NA Learning Space On campus
Co-requisite NA Anchor Faculty Khushali Adhiya
Course Group Compulsory Co-Faculty -



Course Objective:
The course aims at extending the horizons of management teaching to include contemporary areas and skills
that are not traditionally covered by management courses. The course is a part of a series of the course that
continues across all the four semesters. This course in particular deals with enhancing amongst students abilities
in areas of Language and Soft Skills. Students should be able to grasp and express themselves in a professional
and effective way at both one to one interactions and in public forums. Competence in self expression,
presentation skills, self awareness and overall personality development remain the concerns of the course.



Curriculum Please Refer Annexure 1

Suggested Reading Please Refer Annexure 2

Resource Requirement Staff: RA, Faculty members,
Library: Books & Periodicals, Online Journals


Assessment Please Refer Annexure 3

Annexure- 1
UNIT TOPICS Preparation Source
1 The English Language Presentations provided
Appropriate usage Class notes
Common errors Practice sheets, homework

2 Effective Listening Text Book: Business Communication
Importance (Oxford University Press)
Techniques Listening practice

3 Development of Reading & Analytical Skills Notes (pdf)
Importance Reading practice in class
Techniques (additional study material self
explanatory provided)

4 Effective Writing Skills Presentations
Paragraphing Assignments
Official Letter Writing Practice homework
Official E-mail drafting
Prcis Writing

5 Effective Spoken Skills Presentations
How do you make your presence impactful with
good spoken skills?
Lessons, activities
Class discussions & notes

6 Verbal versus Non Verbal communications Presentations
Significance, types and interpretation Class discussions



Pedagogy:
Class room lectures, Case Discussions, Exercises, Role-Plays, Video/film analysis and Projects shall constitute
the Pedagogy for the course. Faculty shall provide guidance on the books/resources to be referred to for each
session or activity.







Annexure 3

Text Book: Business Communication, Second Edition
Oxford University Press
Reference Books:
1. The Monk who sold his Ferrari- Robin Sharma
2. Communicate With Confidence- Dianna Daniels Booher
3. English Grammar by Wren and Martin
4. A Tale of 2 Cities- Charles Dickens
5. Pride and Prejudice- Jane Austin





















Annexure 3
Structure of Evaluation
Internal Evaluation:
Sr. No Component
Time /
Frequency of
Evaluation
Marks
per test
Total
Marks

1 Class Participation 01 10 10
2 Class Presentation 05 8 40

Total 50
** Project Presentation has to involve the classical project writing format involving articulation of, Introduction,
Objectives, Research Plan, Findings of the study, Analysis, Recommendations, Annexure, Bibliography etc.
Project submissions to be made in soft copy only.