Soft Skills and Communication Development Course
INTRODUCTION
Soft skills have become a key determinant of success in the professional world. The Communication and Soft Skills Development Course offered by the Department of Communicative English, Asutosh College aims to groom learners in Communication and Soft Skills to make them industry-ready and boost their employability. The course adopts a blended learning approach involving both online and offline classes. The curriculum includes components like mock interviews and group discussions, making the classes engaging and student-centric. Formative assessments are conducted throughout the course to monitor progress of the learners.
THE BEGINNING
The Communication and Soft Skills Development course was started in the year 01/07/2019 under the mentorship of Dr. Sanchita Bhattacharya, SACT in Communicative English. In 2021, after retirement of Dr. Sanchita Bhattacharya, the Course is running by following members:
| Soft Skills and Communication Development Committee Members | |
|---|---|
| Coordinators | Dr. Rimjhim Ray Head, Department of Psychology Assistant Professor in Psychology Smt Surama Bera Head, Department of Communicative English Assistant Professor in Communicative English Smt. Priyanjali Neogi Chandra SACT in Communicative English |
| Assistant Coordinator | Sri Subhadeep Banerjee |
| Members | Dr. Poulami Khan Assistant Professor in Biochemistry Smt. Moumita Singha Assistant Professor in Communicative English Dr. Arundhati Ganguly Assistant Professor in Environmental Science Dr. Kanchan Karmakar Assistant Professor in Biochemistry Dr. Shamalina Halder Assistant Professor in Chemistry |
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
2019
OBJECTIVES
This course aims to
- Improve the listening and speaking competence of the learners
- Build the confidence of the learners to face job interviews and take part in group discussions
- Train the learners in interpersonal skills and business etiquettes
- Build teamwork and leadership skills of the learners
- Train the learners to effectively manage time and boost productivity
- Help the learners maintain a positive outlook using techniques of stress reduction and management
DURATION
6 months certificate course
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Practice of pronunciation and listening skills
- Vocabulary building
- Roleplay / situational conversation
- Public speaking
- Extempore: method and practice
- Group discussion: method and practice
- Mock interview: types of interview, preparation and common questions
- Curriculum vitae/ resume writing
SOFT SKILLS
- Business etiquettes
- Grooming, workplace etiquettes, social etiquettes, telephone mannerisms, meeting and dressing etiquettes, hygiene maintenance, table manners, communication mannerisms and punctuality
- Teamwork
- Collaboration with team members, adaptability and flexibility, assertiveness, negotiation, problem solving, persuasion and conflict resolution
- Building leadership qualities
- Self-assertiveness, self-confidence, decision making, diplomacy, accountability, types of leaders and their qualities
STRESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT
- Stress management: types of stress, causes of stress, stress management and reduction techniques
- Time management: Setting goals, planning, prioritising, setting deadlines, multi-tasking, practising self-discipline, overcoming procrastination
- Interpersonal skills
- Gesture, eye contact and body language (non-verbal communication)
- Professional ethics
- Empathy
- Positive attitude
STUDENT DATABASE
| Year | Admitted from which Department | Number of Students Enrolled | Number of Students Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Admitted from all the departments except B.Voc. | 1292 | (Result withheld: ) |
| 2020-2021 | Admitted from all the departments except B.Voc. | 1400 | (Result withheld: ) |
ACTIVITIES
- Regular worksheets are provided to the students both in online and offline mode.
- Extempore sessions and group discussions are conducted in live classes.
- Mock interviews are conducted to boost the confidence of learners.
- Formative assessments are conducted to monitor the progress of learners throughout the course.
STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK
The Communication and Soft Skills Development course of our college is one of a kind. It is very practical and relatable and will be beneficial for our future. The faculty is great and thus, they not only helped us enhance our soft skills but even made us enjoy the learning process.” – Oindrila, Psychology
Communication and Soft Skills Development classes provided us a wonderful learning experience. The interactive nature of the classes made them interesting.” – Sneha Banerjee, ENVS
This is one of the best courses. The faculty is good and very helpful.” – Aniket Pal, BSc General
“It is important to do the Communication and Soft Skills Development course and I am very grateful to my teachers for helping me throughout this course. I'll recommend this course to all.” – Pathikrit Panda, Statistics
“While the importance of hard skills in the professional sphere cannot be understated, we also need to consider less tangible life skills, like soft skills – including people skills and personality development skills - and communication skills, that any workforce needs for the long-term success of an organization. In this regard, the Communication and Soft Skills Development Course introduced by Asutosh College has been of immense help. Under the guidance of the immensely dedicated faculty, we learnt about our strengths and weaknesses and got an opportunity to hone our skills. We focused on areas like Vocabulary Enhancement, Extempore, Interpersonal Skills, Job Interview and Stress Management, to mention a few. The course gave us the scope of identifying our existing soft skills, building new skill sets, and learning to highlight them for professional success. The skills inculcated will definitely help us stand out in today's very competitive job market.” – Samriddhi Goswami, History