Personality Development and Communication Skills

Paper Code: 
24GBBA201A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will acquaint the students with effective communication skills in spoken and written way and mentor them for personality development.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24GBBA 201A

 

Personality Development and Communication Skills

(Theory)

CO79A: Examine the personality determinants and different personality theories.

CO80A: Assess the application of the concept of self and personality development.

CO81A: Analyze the methods for developing soft skills and understanding emotions.

CO82A: Generate effective communication skills in professional environment.

CO83A: Develop appropriate body language and etiquettes, techniques to manage stress and time.

CO84A: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in

teaching:

Interactive sessions, Case Study Discussions, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities

for the students:

Self learning assignments, Classroom Presentations, Project tasks

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Personality

Meaning of Personality, Personality Determinants, Personality traits, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), The Big Five Model, Type A and Type B Personality Theory; Personality and National Culture, Achieving Personality Fit – Person-Job Fit, Person-Organisation Fit

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Concept of Self and Personality Development

Meaning, Dimensions of Self – Body, Mind, Heart, Soul; Significance of Knowing Yourself (Self Discovery), SWOT Analysis – Identify Physical, Mental, Emotional, Behavioral, Technical Attributes;

Pillars of Personality Development Introspection, Self-Assessment, Self-Appraisal, Self-Development, Self-Interrogation; Self Confidence – Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Soft Skills and Understanding Emotions

Meaning and Importance, Classification of Soft Skills, Practicing Soft Skills; Developing Positive Attitude Meaning, Formation of Attitudes, Power of Positive Attitude, Developing Positive Attitude; Understanding Emotions:  Meaning, Felt Vs Displayed Emotions, Emotion Dimensions – Variety, Intensity, Frequency and Duration; Concept of Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills – Life Positions, JOHARI Window

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Effective Communication Skills

Meaning of Effective Communication, Speaking Skills – Requisites, Techniques, Vocal Variety; Art of Listening – Kinds of listening, Listening Etiquette, Benefits, Listening Tips; Interview Skills, Group Discussions                                                         

12.00
Unit V: 
Body Language and Professional Grooming

Meaning, Types of Body Language, Reasons to study Body language, Correct Body Language; Professional Grooming and Etiquettes: Meaning, Classification of Etiquette, Practicing Good Manners and Social Skills (Manners), Corporate Grooming Tips; Techniques of Personality Development: Stress Management, Time Management

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Alex K., Soft Skills – Know Yourself and Know the World, S. Chand & Company
  2. Bhatnagar Nitin and Mamta Bhatnagar, Effective Communication and Soft Skills: Strategies for Success, Pearson Education
  3. Stephen P. Robbins, Organizational Behavior, Prentice-Hall India
  4. Onkar R.M., Personality Development and Career Management (A Pragmatic Perspective), S. Chand & Company
  5. Howard S. Friedman, Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research, Pearson Education
  6. Randy J. Larsen, David M. Buss, Megha U. Deuskar, Personality Psychology, McGraw Hill Education

 

References: 
  1. Francis Peter S.J., Soft Skills and Professional Communication, Tata McGraw Hill
  2. Goleman Daniel, Emotional Intelligence, Blooms Bury Publishing
  3. Masters and Wallace, Personal Development for Life and Work, South-Western Cengage Learning
  4. Dale Carnegie, The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking, Rupa Publications
  5. Chaturvedi P.D., Fundamentals of Business Communication, Pearson Education
  6. Dulek Ronald E. and John S. Fielden, Principles of Business Communication, Macmillan Publishing Company

 

 E-Resources:

  1. https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Handbook_of_Personality_Development/803rAgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=personality+development+full+preview&printsec=frontcover
  2. https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Personality_Development_and_Yoga/PrE0EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=personality+development+full+preview&printsec=frontcover
  3. https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People/upUxaNWSaRIC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=seven+habits+full+preview&printsec=frontcover
  4. https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/A_Practical_Guide_to_Soft_Skills/3vJMEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=soft+skills+full+preview&printsec=frontcover
  5. https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Soft_Skills/y75IEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=soft+skills+full+preview&printsec=frontcover
  6. https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Broom_Groom/YUxLDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=corporate+grooming+full+preview&printsec=frontcover
  7. https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Effective_Speaking/dsiSAgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=effective+speaking+full+preview&printsec=frontcover

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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