VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR

WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS)
Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode-637 205.

Programme BCA Programme Code UCA Regulations 2021-2022

Department B.C.A Semester 5

Periods
Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Course Name per Week
L T P C CA ESE Total
SOFT SKILLS 2 0 0 2 25 75 100
21U5CAS03

COURSE To enable students to build a repositories of functional vocabulary and to move from the lexical level to
OBJECTIVES the syntactic level. To train students to summon words, phrases relevant to the immediate communication
tasks.

POs PROGRAMME OUTCOME

PO 01 Computer Applications graduates to work effectively both as an individual and a team leader on multi
disciplinary projects.
PO 02 Computer Applications Graduates follow ethical principles and norm in developing applications.
Inculcates the ability to analyze, identify, formulate and develop computer applications using modern
PO 03
computing tools and techniques.
Computer Applications Graduates apply the knowledge of mathematical fundamentals in the field of
PO 04
Computer Application developments.
Improves communication skills so that they can effectively present technical information in oral and
PO 05
written reports
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and
PO 06
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional practices.
PO 07 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities.
PO 08 Prepares to create design innovative methodologies for solving complex / real life problems for the
betterment of the society.
Computer Applications graduates will use various investigation techniques and investigate large and
PO 09
complex problems.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a leader in assorted panels, and in multidisciplinary
PO 10
backgrounds.
Computer Applications graduates will be able to analyze customer requirements, create high level design,
PO 11
implement and document robust and reliable software systems.
PO 12 Evaluate and use appropriate tools and techniques in developing application activities.
Computer Applications graduates will be use design solutions for complex problem and design the
PO 13
system components or processes that meet the specific needs.
PO 14 To integrate ethics and values in designing computer application.
Develop software solutions to problems across a broad range of application domains through analysis and
PO 15
design
 COs COURSE OUTCOME
CO 1 To develop communication skills and to know about the stages of communication.
CO 2 To Understanding about the listening and speech process.
CO 3 Able to know how to face the interview and to prepare for the interview.
Making to discuss a topic with friends or classmates helps in learning the topic with perfection. It
CO 4
involves sharing of learning by the participants which equally benefits all the participants.
To provide an opportunity to make it easier to engage the audience, Flexibility, Consistency and
CO 5
Versatility.
Pre-requisites

Knowledge Levels

1.Remembering, 2.Understanding, 3.Applying, 4.Analyzing, 5.Evaluating, 6.Synthesizing

CO / PO / KL Mapping
(3/2/1 indicates the strength of correlation, 3-strong, 2-medium, 1-weak)
COs KLs POs KLs
PO 1 1
CO 1 1 PO 2 2
PO 3 6
PO 4 5
CO 2 2 PO 5 3
PO 6 5
PO 7 4
CO 3 3 PO 8 6
PO 9 6
PO 10 6
CO 4 3 PO 11 6
PO 12 5
PO 13 6
CO 5 3 PO 14 6
PO 15 5
CO / PO Mapping
(3/2/1 indicates the strength of correlation, 3-strong, 2-medium, 1-weak)
Programme Outcome (POs)
COs
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PO13 PO14 PO15
CO1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CO2 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CO3 1 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CO4 1 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CO5 1 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Course Assessment Methods
Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test I, II & Model
2. Assignment
3. End Semester Examinations
Indirect
1. Course End Delivery

Content of the Syllabus

NATURE OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Periods 05
Nature of technical communication: Communication as sharing – Stages of communication – Channels
Unit - I
of communication – Nature of technical communication – Importance and need for technical
communication – Technical communication skills.
THE LISTENING PROCESS Periods 05
Types of listening – Listening with a purpose – Barriers to listening –The speech process – Conversation
Unit – II and oral skills –Strategies for good conversation – Improving fluency and self-expression – Body
language.
JOB INTERVIEWS Periods 05
Interview process – Characteristics of job interview–Pre-interview preparation techniques – Interview
Unit - III questions – Answering strategies – Frequently asked interview questions – Projecting a positive image –
Alternative interview formats.
GROUP DISCUSSION Periods 05
Unit – IV Nature of group discussion – Characteristics of successful group discussions – Selection group discussion –
Group discussion strategies – Techniques for individual contribution – Group interaction strategies.
PRESENTATION SKILLS Periods 05
Unit – V Nature and importance of oral presentation –Planning the presentation – Preparing the presentation –
Organizing your presentation – Rehearsing the presentation – Improving delivery.
Total Periods 25

Text Books
1 M. Ashraf Rizvi, “Effective Technical Communication” Tata McGraw – Hill Publishing Company Led,
New Delhi. Unit -I (Chap-1), Unit-II (Chap-4,6), Unit-III (Chap-9), Unit-IV (Chap-10), Unit-V (Chap-11).
References
1 Monippally, Matthukutty. M. 2001. Business Communication Strategies. 11th Reprint. Tata McGraw-Hill.
New Delhi
2 Sasikumar.V and P.V. Dhamija. “Spoken English: A Self-Learning Guide to Conversation Practice. “, 1993
34th Reprint. Tata McGraw-Hill. New Delhi.
E-References
1 https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-interview-skills-to-get-hired-4138625
2 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/presentation-skills.html

Signature of BOS Chairman