National University of Computers and Emerging Sciences - Lahore Campus
Management Sciences- English II
Semester: Spring 2024
Credit Hours: 3
Course Code: SS 1006
Course Goals
This course is designed to increase students’ understanding of the principles of effective communication, dynamics
of face-to-face communicationand introducing elements for effective communication. The course aims to develop
students’ oral communication skills, decision making and problem solvingand making presentationsin a variety of
settings.
Course Objectives:
With the goal of enhancing students' general ability and confidence in oral expression, the students are expected to:
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Understand how communication works
Gain active listening and responding skills
Improve vocal delivery
Understand body language
Select information appropriate for presentations
Gain a clear sense of audience needs and purpose
Use graphics and visual information
Prepare and deliver presentations
Textbook:
Communicate15th Edition
Kathleen S. Verderber, Rudolph F. Verderber, and Deanna D. Sellnow
Class Room Courtesies
 Dress code: Formal/Business Casual (for all class sessions)
 Cell phones must be switched off during class.
 The required readings should be completed before the class commences.
 Deadlines for all assignments, readings and presentations must be adhered to strictly.
 Consistent attendance, punctuality and participation are essential to your success.
Plagiarism / Academic Dishonesty
All work submitted must be your own work. Cases of plagiarism shall be sent to the Disciplinary Committee.
Research format is expected to follow standard documentation APA guidelines.
Grading Criteria
Quizzes
Mid-Terms (2)
Presentations
Final
10%
30%
10%
50%
Course Outline
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Class
Topic
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Course Introduction
Presentation Skills
Verbal and Visual Adaptations
2nd
Verbal and Visual Adaptations Activities
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Verbal Communication Informative Speaking
Nonverbal Communication
Informative Speaking
Presentation Informative Speech
Listening and Responding
Case presentation: Improving Listening Skills
1st
Perception of self and Others
2nd
Group Presentation: Perception of self and Others
1st
Communicating Across Cultures
2nd
Panel Discussion: Communicating Across Cultures
1st
Communication Perspective
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Interactive Session with Industry Representative
Presentation: Friendship Speech
Persuasive Speaking
Problem Solving in Groups
Case study Presentation: Problem Solving
Social Issues: Final Presentations
Social Issues: Final Presentations
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Public Speaking
Speech Practice
Impromptus Speech
Impromptus speech
Assignment
In class activity: Writing realistic
goals
Pair Work
Pair Work
Group Presentation
Case study: Listening Skills
Group Presentation: Perception of
self and Others
Group Presentation:Communicating
Across Cultures
Activity: Communication
Perspective
In class assignment
Case study:Problem Solving
Group Presentations
Group Presentations
Individual Presentations
Practice
Practice