PC LECTURE NOTES, 2024-2025

INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

• Location: Dundigal, Hyderabad -500 043

• Course: AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

• Course Code: AHSD01

• Programme: B. Tech

• Semester: II

• Course Coordinator: Dr. Jetty Wilson, Associate Professor

• Lecture Numbers: 1-45

Course Objectives

• Standard Communication Skills:

  • Learn standard pronunciation, word stress, and intonation for effective communication.

  • Achieving academic and professional targets.

• Grammatical Structures:

  • Appropriate grammatical structures for practical purposes.

  • Use of punctuation tools.

• Interpretation Skills:

  • Critical aspect of speaking and reading for in-depth comprehension.

  • Interpreting meanings between sentences.

• Writing Competence:

  • Conceptual awareness in writing focusing on unity, content, coherence, and linguistic accuracy.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO 1: Demonstrate the necessities of listening skills.

• CO 2: Communicate effectively in spoken English with fluency and accuracy.

• CO 3: Strengthen language use for life skills on a professional platform.

• CO 4: Interpret and use grammatical and lexical forms in specific contexts.

• CO 5: Articulate main ideas from advanced texts.

• CO 6: Extend writing skills for academic and workplace tasks.

Syllabus Structure

Module I: General Introduction and Listening Skills

• Classes: 07

• Content includes the importance of communication skills, listening processes, barriers, and comprehension.

Module II: Speaking Skills

• Classes: 09

• Focus on significance and essentials of verbal and non-verbal communication; structured talks and public speaking.

Module III: Vocabulary and Grammar

• Classes: 10

• Covers word formation, idioms, sentence structure, punctuation, active/passive voice, and direct/indirect speech.

Module IV: Reading Skills

• Classes: 09

• Techniques of reading, reading comprehension, skimming, scanning, and figurative language.

Module V: Writing Skills

• Classes: 10

• Emphasizes effective writing with structure, topic sentences, organization, and various formats for letter writing.

Textbooks

1. Anjana Tiwari, Communication Skills in English, Khanna Publishing House.

Reference Books

1. Sanjay Kumar and Pushpa Lata, Communications Skills, Oxford University Press.

2. Michael Swan, Practical English Usage, Oxford University Press.

3. F.T. Wood, Remedial English Grammar, Macmillan.

4. William Zinsser, On Writing Well, Harper Resource Book.

5. Raymond Murphy, Essential English Grammar with Answers, Cambridge University Press.

Web References

1. www.edufind.com

2. www.myenglishpages.com

3. http://grammar.ccc.comment.edu

Module I: Introduction to Communication Skills and Significance of Listening Skills

• Communication: Basic need for social interaction in society through various forms.

• Communication Process: Involves transmission of information and understanding mutual meanings.

• Human Interaction: Critical for organization and personal relationships.

• Expansion of Communication: Connectivity through technological advancements reinforces global communication.

Need for Communication

• Essential for expressing opinions, emotions, and fostering relationships.

• Supports social interactions and creating meaningful connections.

• Enhances creativity, intelligence, and collaboration.

Evolution of Communication

• Origin dates back to early societies through actions, gestures, and sounds.

• Transitioned into advanced methods including written language, printing, and modern tools.

The Communication Process

• Elements: Sender, message, receiver, channel, feedback.

• Importance of effective skills: crucial for clarity and mutual understanding.

• Skills required: Clarity, organization, eye contact, active listening.

Listening Skills

• Definition: Ability to receive and interpret messages.

• Difference from Hearing: Requires active engagement and focuses on meaning.

• Importance in the Workplace: Listening enhances productivity and relationship-building.

Stages of Listening

1. Receiving

2. Understanding

3. Remembering

4. Evaluating

5. Responding

Essentials for Effective Listening

• Requires focus and interpretation.

• Skills include attentiveness, empathy, and providing appropriate feedback.

Types of Listeners

1. Non-listeners

2. Superficial listeners

3. Logical listeners

4. Active listeners

Barriers to Listening

• Physiological, physical, attitudinal, cultural, and emotional barriers affecting effective communication.

Improving Listening Comprehension

• Engaging actively with content, focusing on key points, ensuring distraction-free environments.

Writing Skills

• Significance: Essential for clear communication of ideas, effective in academic and professional worlds.

• Key Elements: Professional tone, clarity, audience awareness, organization, and formatting principles.

Effective Writing Techniques

1. Specific and concise language.

2. Understanding the audience.

3. Use visual elements wisely.

Paragraph Structure

• Unity, coherence, topic sentence, adequate development.

• Each paragraph should focus on a single idea, with clear transitions.

Types of Writing: Letter Formats

1. Formal Letter: Professional tone, specific structure (heading, date, salutation, body, closing).

2. Informal Letter: Casual tone, personal style, and structure.

Email Writing

• Consideration of politeness, clarity, and structure for effective communication.

Report Writing

• Structure of formal and informal reports, leading with a clear objective, audience understanding, and systematic organization.