Subject Code & Name: EN25C04 – English Communication Skills Laboratory – II
Regulation: R-2025
Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)
Branch: B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) / B.Tech. Information Technology (IT) / B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI&DS) / B.Tech. Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS) / B.E. Computer and Communication Engineering (CCE) / B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE(DS)) / B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things) (CSE(IoT)) / B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE(Cyber)) / B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE(AI&ML)) / B.E. Computer Science and Design (CSD) / Mech / Aero / Auto / Mfg / IEM / Marine / Mechatronics / MechAuto / Robotics / Aerospace / Mech(Auto) / Mech(Smart) / ECE / VLSI / ElecComp / BME / MedElec / EEE / EEE(Comp) / EIE / ICE / Civil / Agri / Geo / Env / Civil(Env) / Chem / ChemElec / Petrol / Petrochem / Biotech / Pharma / Food / Plastics / Textile / Fashion / Handloom
Credits / L-T-P: 1 Credit | L-T-P: 0-0-2
Course Objectives
- To build students’ advanced communication skills for workplace readiness.
- To develop intercultural competence for effective collaboration in global and virtual teams.
- To prepare students for competitive exams with focused skill-building and test-oriented practice.
Full Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit I – Stage Ready – Impactful Public Speaking
Simulate a formal event such as an academic conference, convocation, or awards ceremony, where students take roles including Master of Ceremonies (MC), Role as a dignitary, and a Commentator; Visual Prompt Storytelling: Use random images to create spontaneous stories, focusing on plot, setting, and character; Digital Presentation – Record a short video explaining a project or technical concept, using slides, voiceover, and visual aids (to be uploaded using google classroom or drive link).
Unit II – Professional and Application-Oriented Writing
Résumé Preparation: Design ATS-friendly résumés tailored to various job descriptions, using action verbs and quantifiable impact; Design engaging content for poster presentation relevant to their domain.
Unit III – Receptive Skills in Workplace Communication
Reading articles related to their domain and discuss in groups; Visit company websites, make inferences and present in the class; Listen to recorded mock interviews and take detailed notes. Summarise key points and action items in a professional format and make a presentation.
Unit IV – Intercultural Communication
Assertive vs Aggressive communication; Role play activities – workplace communication in intercultural/cross-cultural contexts.
Unit V – From Campus to Career: Industry Skills and Global Exam Preparation
Participate in HR interviews using AI tools or peer interviewers, responding to behavioural questions using methods like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result); Practice Verbal Ability in competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, CDS, TNPSC, etc.
Course Outcomes (COs)
- CO1: Understand basic industry-related reading materials.
- CO2: Design and present a domain specific poster.
- CO3: Deliver effective digital presentations.
- CO4: Communicate appropriately in intercultural/cross cultural contexts.
- CO5: Perform in interviews and competitive exams successfully.
Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)
- Weightage: Continuous Assessment 60% | End Semester Lab Examinations 40%
- Internal Assessment: Oral story telling using visual prompts (30 marks), Poster presentation (40 marks), ATS resume writing (30 marks)
- End Semester Assessment: Interview (50 marks), Verbal Ability test (50 marks) — students must bring the resume, but evaluation is based on performance in the interview
Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Computer Science and Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026
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