Course Objectives :
The course aims to enable the students to demonstrate a clear and exhaustive understanding of the basic concepts of grammar with a special focus on technical communication and subject-specific skills. It also ensures the enhancement of their ability to read, assimilate and discuss scholarly articles and research papers showcasing chemistry as well as the interdisciplinary areas of sciences and to develop strong oral and written communication skills to present their ideas effectively through power-point presentations and appropriate software for the analysis of data.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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CHY 128 |
Communication Skill: Seminar |
The students will be able to- CO41-read and emulate the documents with in-depth analyses and logical arguments which further enhances their interaction with both specialized and non-specialized audiences on a specific idea or concept. CO42-apply the latest subject matter, both theoretical as well as practical, in a way to foster their core competency and discover true learning. CO43-examine specific phenomena theoretically and/or experimentally to contribute to the generation of new scientific insights or the innovation of new applications of research in Chemistry. CO44-identify their domain-independent knowledge with a focus on critical thinking and communication. |
Self-motivated learning
Literature review
Group discussions
Report witting |
Power point presentation by individual student
Mock interview
Viva-voce
Group discussions
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Conditionals/Tenses
Relative Clauses
Subject – Verb Agreement
Passive Voice
Discuss a topic of general interest but related to science in about 300 words. (Analyse, Comment, Argue, Reflect, Persuade, etc.)
(can also be used for oral presentations by the students, followed by discussion).
Writing a Scientific Report on a project undertaken or an experiment conducted (Theory + Practice).
a) Consulting a dictionary for correct pronunciation (familiarity with Phonetics Symbols and Stress-marks only).
b) Dialogue.
a) Cover letter, career objective.
b) Resume writing (tailor made).
Each student to face an interview and to demonstrate the above taught skills.
Positive skills enhancement with power point presentation.