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Unit-I: Fundamentals of Technical Communication
Technical Communication: Features; Distinction between General and Technical Communication; Language as a tool
of Communication; Dimensions of Communication: Reading & comprehension; Technical writing: sentences;
Paragraph; Technical style: Definition, types & Methods; The flow of Communication: Downward; upward, Lateral or
Horizontal; Barriers to Communication.
Unit-II: Forms of Technical Communication
Technical Report: Definition & importance; Thesis/Project writing: structure & importance; synopsis writing: Methods;
Technical research Paper writing: Methods & style; Seminar & Conference paper writing; Expert Technical Lecture:
Theme clarity; Analysis & Findings; 7 Cs of effective business writing: concreteness, completeness, clarity, conciseness,
courtesy, correctness, consideration, C.V./Resume writing; Technical Proposal: Types, Structure & Draft.
Unit-III: Technical Presentation : Strategies & Techniques
Presentation: Forms, interpersonal Communication; Class room presentation; style; method; Individual conferencing:
essentials: Public Speaking: method; Techniques: Clarity of substance; emotion; Humour; Modes of Presentation;
Overcoming Stage Fear; Audience Analysis & retention of audience interest; Methods of Presentation: Interpersonal;
Impersonal; Audience Participation: Quizzes & Interjections.
Unit-IV: Technical Communication Skills
Interview skills; Group Discussion: Objective & Method; Seminar/ Conferences Presentation skills: Foucs; Content;
Style; Argumentation skills: Devices: Analysis; Cohesion & Emphasis; Critical thinking; Nuances: Exposition narration
& Description; effective business communication competence: Grammatical; Discourse competence: combination of
expression & conclusion; Socio-linguistic competence: Strategic competence: Solution of communication problems
with verbal and non verbal means.
Unit-V: Dimensions of Oral Communication & Voice Dynamics
Code and Contens; Stimulus & Response; Encoding process; Decoding process; Pronunciation Etiquette; Syllables;
Vowel sounds; Consonant sounds; Tone: Rising tone; Falling Tone; Flow in Speaking; Speaking with a purpose; Speech
& personality; Professional Personality Attributes: Empathy; Considerateness; Leadership; Competence.