LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
BA/BSC/BCOM DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE
II SEMESTER APRIL 2004
Date : 01. 04.04
Duration : 9 – 12 noon
EL 2062 – POWER COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH
Max Marks : 75 marks
Answer ALL the questions under the various sections in not more than 300 words each:
SECTION A
Theory of Communication
1. What is the process of Communication? Explain the various elements of Communication. (7 marks)
2. What are the various types of Communication? Highlight atleast one important characteristic of the different types. (7 marks)
SECTION B
Public Speaking
3. Draft a speech on the topic India Shining or Starving” with an appropriate Introduction, detailed elaboration and a fitting Conclusion. (10 marks)
4. Point out the different methods of developing a power-thrust in your speech. Provide excerpts from the model speeches you had analysed earlier. (7 marks)
Group Discussion
5. What are the 10 directions for a good group discussion?
6. List out the positive and negative traits in a group discussion.
(7 marks)
(7 marks)
INTERVIEW
7.What finer aspects should one take into consideration while attending a telephonic interview? How should one manage the situation, when the caller on the other side is a foreigner? (10 marks)
8. List out the different factors that are crucial for success in an interview. (8 marks)
Creative Writing
9. Complete the story using any one of the seven basic plots in not more than 1000 words. (12 marks)
A house stood on the moors in royal splendour reflecting the hues of nature in its bay windows. It stood still and solemn never letting a noise travel through its heavy gilted ornate door. Did life exist within those portals? I wonder ………