Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code Course Title Course Planner Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits
PES314 SOFT SKILLS-I 19826::Jyoti Singh 1 2 0 3
Course Weightage ATT: 15 CA: 30 ETP: 55 Exam Category: X6: Mid Term Exam: Not Applicable – End Term Exam:
Practical
Course Orientation PLACEMENT EXAMINATION, PLACEMENT EXAMINATION(Mass Recruiters), SKILL ENHANCEMENT

Reference Books ( R )
Sr No Title Author Publisher Name
R-1 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT BARUN K. MITRA OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
AND SOFT SKILLS
R-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MASTERS WALLACE CENGAGE LEARNING
LIFE AND WORK
R-3 SOFT SKILLS:KNOW YOURSELF DR. K. ALEX S Chand Publishing
AND KNOW THE WORLD

Relevant Websites ( RW )
Sr No (Web address) (only if relevant to the course) Salient Features
RW-1 https://content.wisestep.com/dress-professionally-tips-men-women/ An informative article on how to dress professionally- tips for men and
women.
RW-2 https://www.straighterline.com/blog/8-time-management-tips-adult-college-students/ An article on time management tips for adult college students.

RW-3 https://bettermindbodysoul.com/effective-communication-techniques/ A descriptive article on the top 15 most effective communication

techniques and strategies.
RW-4 http://www.englishmate.com/blog/how-to-prepare-and-deliver-a-speech-effectively/ Article on how to plan and deliver a speech effectively.

RW-5 http://westsidetoastmasters.com/resources/powerspeak/lib0021.html Detailed note on 15 easy steps to prepare an effective speech.

RW-6 https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/10-tips-for-a-positive-first-impression-building-client- An article on 10 tips for positive first impression- rapport building.
rapport/
RW-7 https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2013/09/09/5-tips-to-create-a-positive-first- An informative article on 5 tips to create a positive first impression.
impression/#483657b25cb0
RW-8 http://www.brandquarterly.com/10-tips-successful-online-brand-building Article on 10 tips for successful online brand building.

RW-9 https://www.ragan.com/24-professional-success-stories-from-linkedin/ Motivating article on 24 professional success stories from LinkedIn.

RW-10 https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/23454/the-ultimate-cheat-sheet-for- An ultimate cheat sheet for mastering LinkedIn.

mastering-linkedin.aspx
RW-11 https://www.scribd.com/doc/73359756/Useful-Phrases-for-Group-Discussion A collection of useful phrases for group discussion.

RW-12 https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/interview-dos-and-donts/ An interesting article on how to nail your next interview.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
 RW-13 http://www.las.iastate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Dos-and-Donts-for-Interviews.pdf A resource explaining do’s and don’ts for interviews.

RW-14 https://www.fluentu.com/blog/business-english/communicating-in-business-english/ 30 powerful business english phrases for communicating better.

RW-15 https://www.game-learn.com/negotiation-skill-the-top-8-must-read-articles/ Collection of the top 8 must read articles on negotiation.

RW-16 https://www.bradford.ac.uk/careers/develop-skills/problem-solving/ An article on problem solving and decision making.

Audio Visual Aids ( AV )

Sr No (AV aids) (only if relevant to the course) Salient Features
AV-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3uaq6Bm8hQ 5 best rules for success in life by Simon Sinek.
AV-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYjYKGbsG10 A short video on grooming.
AV-3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqGRnlXplx0 An interesting video on time management.
AV-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYSZjGeK5VE A motivational video on utilizing time- Steve Job’s speech.
AV-5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIho2S0ZahI A ted video on how to speak so that people want to listen.
AV-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ox5LhIJSBE A short video on failure to communicate.
AV-7 https://youtu.be/dBT6u0FyKnc A funny video showing importance of pronunciation in communication.
AV-8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh47wWr_Hbw An interesting video compilation on non- verbal communication.
AV-9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK3jSXYBNak Video on four essential tips on body language by speaking world
champion-Dananjaya Hettiarachchi
AV-10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6-MIeRr1e8 A video on how to improve listening skills.
AV-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFiYvvC8FDw An explainer video on group discussion.
AV-12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trDC1hkAe6s An explainer video on what not to do in group discussion.
AV-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiOLtgr_gjY&t=113s An interesting animated video on interview tips.
AV-14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhN1xCmG6E A video showing bad, good and perfect interview along with interview
tips.
AV-15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OPzgWIAGao Famous negotiation parable of argument over orange- concept of beyond
win win.
AV-16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FeM6kp9Q80 A descriptive video on negotiation.
AV-17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rzq2Bq_EsA Animated short video on negotiation.
AV-18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlmEfeC1DO4 Animated video on making decisions.
AV-19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cf7dwG_u74 An interesting animated video on problem solving and decision making.
AV-20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK0NzsGRceg Ted video sharing social psychology of first impressions.

LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks)

Weeks before MTE 7

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
 Weeks After MTE 7
Spill Over (Lecture) 3

Detailed Plan For Lectures

Week Lecture Broad Topic(Sub Topic) Chapters/Sections of Other Readings, Lecture Description Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool Live Examples
Number Number Text/reference Relevant Websites, Demonstration/
books Audio Visual Aids, Case Study /
software and Virtual Images /
Labs animation / ppt
etc. Planned
Week 1 Lecture 1 Professionalism(SWOT, R-1 RW-1 Discussion on Students understand Ice-breaking (5 Barack Obama,
grooming, time R-2 RW-2 introductory lecture and the importance of soft mins), Trainer Satya Nadella,
management) R-3 AV-1 corporate expectations skills and gain insight delivers zero Sheryl Sandberg
AV-2 and importance of soft into SWOT, lecture (30 mins),
AV-3 skills. grooming and time Brainstorming
AV-4 management. session on SWOT
(5 mins), Trainer
discusses
grooming for
success (5 mins),
Trainer introduces
and explains the
essentials of time
management (10
mins).

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 2 Lecture 2 Communication skills R-1 RW-3 Lecture 2: Lecture 2: Students Lecture Narendra Modi,
(verbal, non-verbal and para- R-2 RW-4 Brainstorming session understand and 2:Discussion on Barack Obama,
verbal communication, R-3 RW-5 and discussion on imbibe the essentials current affairs (5 Sundar Pichai,
barriers to effective AV-5 verbal, non-verbal and of communication mins),Trainer Dananjaya
communication, elements of AV-6 para-verbal skills. discusses about Hettiarachchi,
effective communication AV-7 communication campus placements Simon Sinek
including listening skills, AV-8 Lecture 3: Students and success stories
platform skills) AV-9 Lecture 3: Interactive analyze the barriers of students placed
AV-10 session on barriers to to effective (5 mins),Trainer
effective communication, explains verbal,
communication, acquire knowledge to non-verbal and
elements of effective communicate in a para-verbal
communication way that is clear, communication
including listening concise and (45mins)
skills, platform skills embraced by others
and develop skills to Lecture
overcome stage fear 3:Discussion on
and deliver a current affairs(5
powerful speech. mins),Trainer
shares placement
record and success
stories of students
placed,(5
mins),Trainer
discusses barriers
to effective
communication
and elements of
effective
communication(20
mins), listening
skills(5
mins),platform
skills(20 mins)

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 3 Lecture 3 Communication skills R-1 RW-3 Lecture 2: Lecture 2: Students Lecture Narendra Modi,
(verbal, non-verbal and para- R-2 RW-4 Brainstorming session understand and 2:Discussion on Barack Obama,
verbal communication, R-3 RW-5 and discussion on imbibe the essentials current affairs (5 Sundar Pichai,
barriers to effective AV-5 verbal, non-verbal and of communication mins),Trainer Dananjaya
communication, elements of AV-6 para-verbal skills. discusses about Hettiarachchi,
effective communication AV-7 communication campus placements Simon Sinek
including listening skills, AV-8 Lecture 3: Students and success stories
platform skills) AV-9 Lecture 3: Interactive analyze the barriers of students placed
AV-10 session on barriers to to effective (5 mins),Trainer
effective communication, explains verbal,
communication, acquire knowledge to non-verbal and
elements of effective communicate in a para-verbal
communication way that is clear, communication
including listening concise and (45mins)
skills, platform skills embraced by others
and develop skills to Lecture
overcome stage fear 3:Discussion on
and deliver a current affairs(5
powerful speech. mins),Trainer
shares placement
record and success
stories of students
placed,(5
mins),Trainer
discusses barriers
to effective
communication
and elements of
effective
communication(20
mins), listening
skills(5
mins),platform
skills(20 mins)
Week 4 Lecture 4 Presentation - Individual

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 5 Lecture 5 Impression management R-1 RW-6 Discussion on motives, Students identify Discussion on Richard
(motives, goal setting, self- R-2 RW-7 goal setting to achieve their SMART goals current affairs(5 Branson, Bill
presentation, face to face R-3 RW-8 the motive, presentation and explore options mins), Trainer Gates, Arianna
communication, computer RW-9 of self through various to present themselves checks digital Huffington, Jeff
mediated communication, RW-10 modes, face to face and cast a positive presence of few Weiner, Daniel
art of impression AV-20 communication to impression both students randomly Goleman,
management) project a professional offline and online in (5 mins ), Trainer Gretchen Rubin
image, casting an the best possible light elicits response
impression through to the corporate from students
curriculum vitae and sector. Students also about their
LinkedIn profile and art design an effective motives, vision and
of impression curriculum vitae and aspiration in life
management. LinkedIn profile. and explains about
SMART goals(10
mins), Trainer
encourages
question based
discussion on self
presentation and
face to face
communication(10
mins), Trainer
helps students
understand the
importance and
format of
curriculum vitae
and LinkedIn
profile with
essential details(25
mins).
Week 6 Lecture 6 Assignment

SPILL OVER
Week 7 Lecture 7 Spill Over

MID-TERM

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 8 Lecture 8 Group discussion(meaning R-1 RW-11 Question based Students learn the Discussion on
and importance of group R-2 AV-11 discussion on meaning skills required to ace current affairs(5
discussion, skills required R-3 AV-12 and importance of group a group discussion mins), Trainer
for an effective group discussion, essential and demonstrate the checks digital
discussion, types of group skills required for an same through mock presence of few
discussion, group discussion effective group group discussions. students randomly
etiquette, roles in group discussion, types of (5 mins), Trainer
discussion, mock group group discussion and introduces the
discussion) etiquette to be followed, meaning and
roles participants can importance of
play in a group group discussion(5
discussion. Students also mins), Trainer
demonstrate group holds discussion on
discussion skills in skills required for
mock group discussions. an effective group
discussion and
types of group
discussion(10
mins), Trainer
discusses group
discussion
etiquette and roles
in group discussion
(10 mins), Trainer
conducts mock
group discussion
(20 mins).
Week 9 Lecture 9 Group Discussion

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 10 Lecture 10 Interview skills(pre- R-1 RW-12 Lecture 10: Discussion Lecture 10: Students Lecture 10:
interview preparation, pre- R-2 RW-13 based session on pre- recognize the Discussion on
placement talk etiquette, R-3 AV-13 interview preparation, essentials of current affairs(5
types of interview, AV-14 etiquette to be followed preparation before mins), check
competencies tested during in pre-placement talk the interview, digital presence of
an interview, interview and various types of understand and few students(5
questions, mock interviews) interviews. demonstrate the mins ),pre-
etiquette to be interview
Lecture 11: Question followed in pre- preparation and
based discussion on placement talks and pre-placement talk
competencies judged in identify the types of etiquette (20
an interview and interviews during mins),Trainer
various interview recruitment and explains various
questions. Mock selection procedure. types of interviews
interviews are also held. (25 mins).
Lecture 11: Students
assess the Lecture 11:
competencies Discussion on
evaluated by the current affairs(5
corporates, practice mins), Trainer
the answers to checks digital
various interview presence of few
questions and students randomly
demonstrate (5 mins ),Trainer
interview skills by discusses on
participating in mock competencies
interviews. tested during an
interview(10
mins),Interactive
session on types of
interview questions
asked and mock
interviews
(35mins).

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 11 Lecture 11 Interview skills(pre- R-1 RW-12 Lecture 10: Discussion Lecture 10: Students Lecture 10:
interview preparation, pre- R-2 RW-13 based session on pre- recognize the Discussion on
placement talk etiquette, R-3 AV-13 interview preparation, essentials of current affairs(5
types of interview, AV-14 etiquette to be followed preparation before mins), check
competencies tested during in pre-placement talk the interview, digital presence of
an interview, interview and various types of understand and few students(5
questions, mock interviews) interviews. demonstrate the mins ),pre-
etiquette to be interview
Lecture 11: Question followed in pre- preparation and
based discussion on placement talks and pre-placement talk
competencies judged in identify the types of etiquette (20
an interview and interviews during mins),Trainer
various interview recruitment and explains various
questions. Mock selection procedure. types of interviews
interviews are also held. (25 mins).
Lecture 11: Students
assess the Lecture 11:
competencies Discussion on
evaluated by the current affairs(5
corporates, practice mins), Trainer
the answers to checks digital
various interview presence of few
questions and students randomly
demonstrate (5 mins ),Trainer
interview skills by discusses on
participating in mock competencies
interviews. tested during an
interview(10
mins),Interactive
session on types of
interview questions
asked and mock
interviews
(35mins).
Week 12 Lecture 12 Interview

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 13 Lecture 13 Interpersonal skills R-1 RW-14 Interactive session on Students develop and Discussion on
(communication etiquette, R-2 RW-15 communication demonstrate current affairs(5
negotiation skills, problem R-3 RW-16 etiquette, negotiation interpersonal skills mins), Trainer
solving and decision AV-15 skills, problem solving important considered checks digital
making) AV-16 and decision making. inherent for personal presence of few
AV-17 and professional students randomly
AV-18 success. (5 mins ), Trainer
AV-19 introduces
communication
etiquette(10 mins),
Trainer conducts
activity based
discussion on
negotiation skills
(15 mins),Trainer
explains the
essentials of
problem solving
and decision
making(20 mins).

SPILL OVER
Week 14 Lecture 14 Spill Over
Week 15 Lecture 15 Spill Over

Scheme for CA:

CA Category of this Course Code is:A0404 (4 out of 4)

Component Weightage (%)

Assignment 25
Group Discussion 25
Interview 25
Presentation - Individual 25

Details of Academic Task(s)

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Academic Task Objective Detail of Academic Task Nature of Academic Academic Task Marks Allottment /
Task Mode submission
(group/individuals) Week
Assignment To test the capability Students prepare their curriculum vitae and submit the hard copies Individual Offline 30 5/6
of a student to of the same.
design an effective Parameters of evaluation- format- 5 marks, spellings and grammar-
curriculum vitae. 10 marks, quality of details added- 10 marks, overall impression- 5
marks.
Group Discussion To evaluate the Students participate in a group discussion on an assigned topic and Individual Offline 30 8/9
students on group trainer evaluates.
discussion skills. Parameters of evaluation- understanding and analysis of topic- 10
marks, language proficiency and communication skills- 10 marks,
body language- 5 marks, interpersonal skills- 5 marks.
Interview To evaluate Students prepare a project covering all their online and offline work Individual Offline 30 11 / 12
students’ ability to throughout the semester. Trainer interviews and assesses based on
present a project on the criteria of evaluation.
their online and Parameters of evaluation- communication skills- 5 marks, attitude-
offline identity and 5 marks, quality and relevance of project work- 10 marks, justifying
answer varied the questions based on interview questions and project work- 10
interview questions marks
confidently.
Presentation - To evaluate the Students deliver a short oral presentation and trainer evaluates their Individual Offline 30 3/4
Individual students on communication, presentation and platform skills.
communication and Parameters of evaluation- communication skills- 10 marks, body
presentation skills. language- 10 marks, quality of content- 5 marks, confidence- 5
marks.

Plan for Tutorial: (Please do not use these time slots for syllabus coverage)
Tutorial No. Lecture Topic Type of pedagogical tool(s) planned
(case analysis,problem solving test,role play,business game etc)

Tutorial1 Professionalism Discussion on current affairs (5 mins), Trainer discusses success stories
of placed students (5 mins), Trainer shows the personal SWOT analysis
worksheet to students and helps them in their SWOT analysis and gives
feedback (45 mins).
Tutorial2 Professionalism Discussion on current affairs (5 mins), Trainer discusses profiles of
companies visiting campus (5 mins), Trainer conducts activity on time
management as mentioned in the course file of professionalism (30
mins), activity debrief (15 mins).
Tutorial3 Communication skills Discussion on current affairs (5 mins), Trainer discusses profiles of
companies visiting campus (5 mins), Trainer conducts activity on verbal
communication as mentioned in the course file of communication skills
(30 mins), activity debrief (15 mins).

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Tutorial4 Communication skills Discussion on current affairs (5 mins),Trainer discusses profiles of
companies visiting campus (5 mins), Trainer conducts activity on non-
verbal communication as mentioned in the course file of communication
skills (30 mins), activity debrief (15 mins).
Tutorial5 Communication skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer discusses profiles of
companies visiting campus (5 mins), Trainer conducts extempore on
various topics to help students gauge their language proficiency and
gives comprehensive feedback to each (45 mins).
Tutorial6 Communication skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer discusses profiles of
companies visiting campus (5 mins), Trainer conducts debate or
declamation on various topics for students to practice and hone their
communication skills along with peer review and Trainer feedback after
every performance (45 mins).
Tutorial7 Communication skills Academic task
Tutorial8 Communication skills Academic task
Tutorial9 Impression management Discussion on current affairs (5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer displays standardized
curriculum vitae format and discusses the elements in detail with
students. Students are then asked to make their personalized curriculum
vitae (35 mins), Trainer discusses in detail the offline activities students
can include in the project to be submitted during 4th CA (10 mins).
Tutorial10 Impression management Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer elaborates on LinkedIn profile
and the importance of effectively branding oneself through it. Students
customize their LinkedIn profiles (35 mins), Trainer discusses in detail
the online activities students can include in the project to be submitted
during 4th CA (10 mins).
Tutorial11 Impression management Academic task
Tutorial12 Impression management Academic task
Tutorial13 Introduction to group discussion Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer conducts open house
discussions on general topics (30 mins), peer review and Trainer
feedback on content and mannerism (15 mins).
Tutorial14 Introduction to group discussion Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Mock group discussions on general
topics (30 mins), peer review and Trainer feedback on content and
mannerism (15 mins).
After Mid-Term
Tutorial15 Group discussion Discussion on current affairs (5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Mock group discussion on topics
related to current affairs and opinion based topics followed by peer
review and Trainer feedback (45 mins).

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Tutorial16 Group discussion Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Mock group discussion on abstract and
controversial topics followed by peer review and Trainer feedback (45
mins).
Tutorial17 Group discussion Academic task
Tutorial18 Group discussion Academic task
Tutorial19 Interview skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer conducts mock group interviews
followed by peer review/Trainer feedback (45 mins).
Tutorial20 Interview skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer conducts activity “digging
quality” as mentioned in the course file of interview skills followed by
activity debrief and Trainer feedback (45 mins)
Tutorial21 Interview skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), role play by students as mentioned in
the course file of interview skills followed by peer review/Trainer
feedback (45 mins).
Tutorial22 Interview skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer conducts mock personal
interviews followed by peer review/trainer feedback (45 mins).
Tutorial23 Interview skills Academic task
Tutorial24 Interview skills Academic task
Tutorial25 Interpersonal skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer conducts role plays on
communication etiquette and negotiation skills as mentioned in the
course file of interpersonal skills followed by peer review/ Trainer
feedback (45 mins).
Tutorial26 Interpersonal skills Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer conducts activity on problem
solving and decision making (30 mins), activity debrief (15 mins).
Tutorial27 Recap Discussion on current affairs(5 mins), Trainer checks digital presence of
few students randomly (5 mins), Trainer briefs instructions for end term
practical and conducts practice session on group discussion and
personal interview (45 mins).
Tutorial28 Recap Recap and feedback

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.