Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code PES301 Course Category Course Title SOFT SKILLS Courses with Placement focus Course Planner 15026::Archana Malik Lectures 1.0 Tutorials Practicals Credits 2.0 0.0 2.0

TextBooks Sr No T-1 Title Resource File Reference Books Sr No R-1 R-2 Other Reading Sr No OR-1 Journals articles as Compulsary reading (specific articles, complete reference) Daily English Newpaper , Title Soft Skills for Everyone Personal Development for Life and Work Author Jeff Butterfield Masters Wallace Edition 1st 1st Year 2011 2012 Publisher Name Cengage Learning Cengage Learning Author LPU EEP Department Edition 1st Year Publisher Name Lovely Professional University

Relevant Websites Sr No RW-1 RW-2 RW-3 RW-4 RW-5 (Web address) (only if relevant to the course) www.speakingaboutpresenting.com www.indiabix.com www.gyancentral.com www.jobsearchabout.com www.selfgrowth.com Salient Features It gives information regarding presentation skills The website provides an array of topics of group discussion with tips. Information source providing details on various courses. Job listings, job search tips, career advice, resume, cover letters, interview questions and answers A complete guide to information about self improvement and personal growth

LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks) Weeks before MTE Weeks After MTE Spill Over 7 6 2

Detailed Plan For Lectures

Week Number

Lecture Number

Broad Topic(Sub Topic)

Chapters/Sections of Text/reference books

Other Readings, Lecture Description Relevant Websites, Audio Visual Aids, software and Virtual Labs

Learning Outcomes

Pedagogical Tool Demonstration/ Case Study / Images / animation / ppt etc. Planned

Week 1

Lecture 1

Presenting yourself Professionally (Accessories - Do's and Dont's)

To build rapport with Students are orientated Collaborative learning, students and introduction to EEP sessions Discussion to professional dressing importance and modules Importance and tips of proper grooming They learn to present themselves in a more confident way during interviews and in public They learn to present themselves in a more confident way during interviews and in public They learn to present themselves in a more confident way during interviews and in public Discussion,Role Play Collaborative learning, Activity based examples Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning Activity based examples Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples

Week 2

Lecture 2

Presenting yourself Professionally (Formal Dress code - Male, Female) Presenting yourself Professionally (Formal and Casual dressing)

Importance and tips of proper grooming

Presenting yourself Professionally (Importance of Professional Dressing) Week 3 Lecture 3 Etiquette(Meeting Addressing superiors , colleagues and subordinates)

Importance and tips of proper grooming

Rules and guidelines that Students learn the apply to social situations, basics of business and professional workplaces social etiquette and relationships

Etiquette(Greeting Handshake, Eye contact , appropriate words)

Rules and guidelines that Students learn the apply to social situations, basics of business and professional workplaces social etiquette and relationships

Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples

Etiquette(General Manners)

Rules and guidelines that Students learn the apply to social situations, basics of business and professional workplaces social etiquette and relationships

Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples

Etiquette(Netiquette)

Rules and guidelines that Students learn the apply to social situations, basics of social and professional workplaces internet related etiquette and relationships

Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples

Week 4

Lecture 4

Verbal Communication (Importance of Effective Verbal Communication Skills)

Fundamentals of effective verbal communication skills

Students enhance their verbal communication skills and confidence to be better prepared during placements Students enhance their verbal communication skills and confidence to be better prepared during placements Students enhance their verbal communication skills and confidence to be better prepared during placements Students enhance their verbal communication skills and confidence to be better prepared during placements

Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples,Lecture cum Demonstration Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples,Lecture cum Demonstration Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples,Lecture cum Demonstration Discussion,Role Play, Collaborative learning, Activity based examples,Lecture cum Demonstration

Verbal Communication(Barriers to effective communicaion)

Fundamentals of effective verbal communication skills

Verbal Communication(Elements of effective communication)

Fundamentals of effective verbal communication skills

Verbal Communication(Placement related communication skills)

Fundamentals of effective verbal communication skills

Week 5

Lecture 5

Curriculum Vitae(Importance of writing an impressive Curriculum Vitae)

Elements of resume, importance of each element

Students learn to Lecture cum prepare their curriculum Demonstration, vitae individually Discussion incorporating all essential elements Students learn to Lecture cum prepare their curriculum Demonstration, vitae individually Discussion incorporating all essential elements Students learn to Lecture cum prepare their curriculum Demonstration, vitae individually Discussion incorporating all essential elements Students learn to Lecture cum prepare their curriculum Demonstration, vitae individually Discussion incorporating all essential elements Exhibiting good platform skills students present coherent and meaningful material in an engaging manner Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Collaborative Learning

Curriculum Vitae(Difference between Biodata, Curriculum Vitae and Resume)

Elements of resume, importance of each element

Curriculum Vitae(Elements of Curriculum Vitae)

Elements of resume, importance of each element

Curriculum Vitae(Common Errors)

Elements of resume, discussion on common errors

Week 6

Lecture 6

Presentation SKills(Importance of presentation skills)

Techniques and tips to plan, create and present successful power point presentations with confidence

Week 6

Lecture 6

Presentation SKills(Tips :power point presentation)

Techniques tips and to plan, create and present successful power point presentations with confidence Techniques andtips to plan, create and present successful power point presentations with confidence Techniques andtips to plan, create and present successful power point presentations with confidence

Exhibiting good platform skills students present coherent and meaningful material in an engaging manner Exhibiting good platform skills students present coherent and meaningful material in an engaging manner Exhibiting good platform skills students present coherent and meaningful material in an engaging manner

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Collaborative Learning Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Collaborative Learning Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Collaborative Learning

Week 7

Lecture 7

Presentation SKills(Illustrative PPT)

Presentation SKills(Effective Platform Skills)

MID-TERM
Week 8 Lecture 8 Traits of an ideal employee (Strengths) Elucidating key attributes and skills expected by corporations from prospective employees Students learn to emphasize their personal and professional skill set knowledge and interest in resume and interviews Students learn to emphasize their personal and professional skill set knowledge and interest in resume and interviews Students learn to emphasize their personal and professional skill set knowledge and interest in resume and interviews Students participate in mock group discussions on various topics and enhane their skills Students participate in mock group discussions on various topics and enhance their skills Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Collaborative Learning

Traits of an ideal employee (Weaknesses)

Elucidating key attributes and skills expected by corporations from prospective employees

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Collaborative Learning

Traits of an ideal employee(Soft skills)

Elucidating key attributes and skills expected by corporations from prospective employees

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Collaborative Learning

Week 9

Lecture 9

Group Discussion(Introduction to Group Discussion)

Explanation of Skills tested during group discussion and Techniques to improve group discussion skills Explanation of Skills tested during group discussion and Techniques to improve group discussion skills

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming Discussion

Group Discussion(Importance of Group Discussion selection procedure)

Week 9

Lecture 9

Group Discussion(Skills tested during group discussion)

Explanation of Skills tested during group discussion and Techniques to improve group discussion skills Mock group discussions on various topics, Skills to be tested during group discussions, Techniques to improve group discussion skills Mock group discussions on various topics, Skills to be tested during group discussions, Techniques to improve group discussion skills Mock group discussions on various topics, Skills to be tested during group discussions, Techniques to improve group discussion skills Mock group discussions on various topics, Skills to be tested during group discussions, Techniques to improve group discussion skills Mock group discussions on various topics, Skills to be tested during group discussions, Techniques to improve group discussion skills Tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to delivery

Students participate in mock group discussions on various topics and enhance their skills Students enhance their interpersonal skills and learn to contribute effectively to group discussions Students enhance their interpersonal skills and learn to contribute effectively to group discussions Students enhance their interpersonal skills and learn to contribute effectively to group discussions Students enhance their interpersonal skills and learn to contribute effectively to group discussions Students enhance their interpersonal skills and learn to contribute effectively to group discussions Students learn to articulate their skills strengths, accomplishments and career goals Students learn to articulate their skills strengths, accomplishments and career goals

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion

Week 10

Lecture 10

Types of Group Discussion (General Knowledge)

Types of Group Discussion (Current Affairs)

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion

Types of Group Discussion(Social Issues)

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion

Types of Group Discussion (Abstract)

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion

Types of Group Discussion(Case study)

Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion

Week 11

Lecture 11

Interview Skills(Importance of Interview Skills)

Lecture cum Discussion, Interview questions, Successful answering technique Lecture cum Discussion, Interview questions, Successful answering technique

Interview Skills(Types of Interview)

Tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to delivery

Week 12

Lecture 12

Interview Skills(Commonly asked questions)

Tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to delivery

Students learn to articulate their skills strengths, accomplishments and career goals Students learn to articulate their skills strengths, accomplishments and career goals Students learn the principle of Espirit De Corps and learn to be a part of the team

Lecture cum Discussion, Interview questions, Successful answering technique Lecture cum Discussion, Interview questions, Successful answering technique Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Role Play, Collaborative Learning, Peer Teaching, Peer Learning, Activity based examples Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Role Play, Collaborative Learning, Peer Teaching, Peer Learning, Activity based examples Lecture cum Demonstration, Brainstorming, Discussion, Role Play, Collaborative Learning, Peer Teaching, Peer Learning, Activity based examples

Interview Skills(Guidelines for answering techniques)

Tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to delivery

Week 13

Lecture 13

Team Work(Importance of team spirit)

Introduction to importance of team spirit and the various roles that a member can play in a team

Team Work(Roles in a team)

Introduction to importance of team spirit and the various roles that a member can play in a team

Students learn the principle of Espirit De Corps and learn to be a part of the team

Team Work(Characteristics of different roles)

Introduction to importance of team spirit and the various roles that a member can play in a team

Students learn the principle of Espirit De Corps and learn to be a part of the team

SPILL OVER
Week 14 Lecture 14 Feedback and Handling queries Students are given a feedback on their overall performance Discussion

Week 15

Lecture 15

Feedback and Handling queries

Students are given a feedback on their overall performance

Discussion

Scheme for CA:

Component Homework Group Discussion Mini project Test Frequency 1 1 1 1 Total :Out Of Each Marks Total Marks 10 10 10 10 40 10 10 10 10 40

Details of Academic Task(s)

AT No. Objective Topic of the Academic Task Nature of Academic Task (group/individuals/field work Individual Evaluation Mode Allottment / submission Week 5/6

Homework 1

To prepare a curriculum Vitae

Students are asked to prepare a curriculum vitae on the basis of the prescribed format.

Objective -2, Format -2, Elements-2, Spellings-2 and Grammar-2 Communication Skills-2, Content -2, Body Language -2, Platform Skills -2 and Confidence -2 Grooming - 2, Body Language - 2, Comminication Skills -2, Knowledge - 2, and Confidence -2 Communication Skills -2, General Knowledge -2, Body Language -2, Interpersonal Skills - 2, Confidence - 2

Mini project 1

To prepare and deliver effective presentations.

Students are given various topics on the basis of which they are asked to prepare and deliver an effective presentation in groups.

Group

6/7

Test 1

To face interviews confidently.

Students face a personal / panel interview.

Individual

11 / 12

Group Discussion 1

To equip students with Group Discussion skills

Students participate in group discussions.

Group

9 / 10

Plan for Tutorial: (Please do not use these time slots for syllabus coverage)

Tutorial No.

Lecture Topic

Type of pedagogical tool(s) planned (case analysis,problem solving test,role play,business game etc)

Tutorial 1 Tutorial 2 Tutorial 3 Tutorial 4 Tutorial 5 Tutorial 6 Tutorial 7 Tutorial 8 Tutorial 9 Tutorial 10 Tutorial 11 Tutorial 12 Tutorial 13 Tutorial 14

Orientation and Rapport Building Orientation and Rapport Building Presenting Yourself Professionally Presenting Yourself Professionally Etiquette Etiquette Verbal Communication Verbal Communication Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae Presentation Skills Presentation Skills Presentation Skills Presentation Skills

Interaction and Pre Assessment of student skills Interaction and Pre Assessment of student skills Question based Discussion Activity Question based Discussion Activity Question based Discussion Activity Question based Discussion Activity Role play,Practice session on various forms of communication skills - Extempore Role play,Practice session on various forms of communication skills - Extempore Trainer helps the students to write a curriculum vitae Trainer helps the students to write a curriculum vitae Teams are created and allocated topics for brainstorming. Preparation for presentation Teams are created and allocated topics for brainstorming. Preparation for presentation Mock presentations for continous assessment Mock presentations for continous assessment

After Mid-Term
Tutorial 15 Tutorial 16 Tutorial 17 Tutorial 18 Tutorial 19 Tutorial 20 Tutorial 21 Tutorial 22 Tutorial 23 Tutorial 24 Tutorial 25 Tutorial 26 Traits of an ideal employee Traits of an ideal employee Group Discussion Group Discussion Types of Group Discussion Types of Group Discussion Interview Skills Interview Skills Interview Skills Interview Skills Team Work Team Work Role play,Question based Discussion Role play,Question based Discussion Practice session on various topics Practice session on various topics Mock group discussions for continous assessment Mock group discussions for continous assessment Practice session on the interview questions and successful aswering techniques. Practice session on the interview questions and successful aswering techniques. Mock interviews for continous assessment Mock interviews for continous assessment Question based Discussion Activity Question based Discussion Activity