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COMMUNICATION SKILLS

PEL175 2 Credits L:1 T:0 P:2

This course focuses on acquiring competence in effective oral communication skills in academic and professional settings and composing clear and coherent written texts. It also aims to develop strong personal and professional communication strategies, including non-verbal cues and group communication skills.

Study Units

Unit 1

Communication Process

Unit 2

Structural and Functional Grammar

Unit 3

Listening Skills

Unit 4

Reading Skills

Unit 5

Speaking Skills

Unit 6

Writing Skills

Continuous Assessment

2 components

Presentation - Individual 50%

Each student will prepare and deliver an individual presentation on an assigned or approved academic/topic-based theme. The presentation should be clear, well-organized, and supported with relevant content. Visual aids such as slides, charts, or props may be used to enhance delivery. The time limit for each presentation will be 5-7 minutes including Q and A.

Week 5 / 6

Rubric
assessed through content, clarity, delivery

Test 50%

The 30-mark LSRW test will assess students' proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing through a balanced format: Listening (5 marks) with short audio-based comprehension tasks, Speaking (5 marks) involving brief individual responses or topic-based presentations, Reading (10 marks) with short passage-based questions, and Writing (10 marks) requiring a short paragraph, email, or opinion-based response.

Week 12 / 13

Rubric
Listening: Accuracy of response, inference skills; Speaking: Fluency, clarity, grammar, pronunciation; Reading: Comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary; Writing: Structure, coherence, grammar, vocabulary

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

0% MCQ – 100% Theory

Coming Soon

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

40%

Type: Examination

50% MCQ – 50% Theory

Coming Soon

PEL175 - FAQs

How many units are in PEL175?

PEL175 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for PEL175?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for PEL175 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.