Soft Skills (1BSKS106/206)

Soft Skills

Course Code 1BSKS106/206 
Semester I/II
CIE Marks 100
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 1:0:0 
Total Hours of Pedagogy Theory/Practical/Lab:15 Hours
Total Marks 100
Credits PP 

Module I – Social Skills (3 hours)

• Communication: Principles of clear and effective exchange of ideas in professional and

social contexts.

• Persuasion: Techniques to influence and convince through logical, emotional, and

ethical appeals.

• Self-Awareness: Identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and

challenges (SWOC analysis).

• Active Listening: Paraphrasing, questioning techniques, and demonstrating

attentiveness.

Module II Emotional Skills I (3 hours)

• Emotional Intelligence (EI): Recognizing and managing emotions, empathy,

relationship management, and conflict resolution.

• Stress Management: Identifying stress triggers, relaxation techniques, work-life

balance strategies, and mindfulness practices.

• Time Management: Prioritization (Eisenhower Matrix), setting SMART goals,

avoiding procrastination, and effective scheduling.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Handling change, bouncing back from setbacks, and

developing a growth mindset.

Module 3 Emotional Skills II (3 hours)

• Ambition & Goal Setting: Defining personal and professional aspirations, creating

SMART goals, and aligning actions with long-term vision.

• Sympathy & Empathy: Understanding emotional perspectives, differentiating

between the two, and applying them in workplace and social interactions.

• Creativity & Innovation: Generating original ideas, problem-solving, and applying

creative thinking techniques (mind-mapping, SCAMPER).

Module 4 Professional Skills I (3 hours)

• Problem Solving: Identifying root causes, analysing options, and implementing solutions

using methods like 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram.

• Discipline: Building consistency, accountability, and professional habits.

• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks (Eisenhower Matrix), scheduling, avoiding

procrastination.

Module 5 Professional Skills II (3 hours)

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Working effectively in diverse teams, fostering trust, and

achieving shared goals.

• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Strategies to resolve differences and reach win–

win outcomes.

• Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to make

well-reasoned decisions.

Extra Reading

1. Principles of Scientific and Technical Writing, 1e, By Pratap K. J. Mohapatra, Sanjib

Moulick, © 2025 | Published: December 23, 2024

2. Soft Skills, 1e, By Soma Mahesh Kumar © 2024 | Published: June 8, 2023

3. Effective Technical Communication, 3e, By Ashraf M. Rizvi, Priyadarshi Patnaik, ©

2024 | Published: September 12, 2024

4. Yadav, D. P. (2022). A course in English pronunciation. Notion Publications.

Learning Resources:

• Oxford Advance Learners Dictionary

• Cambridge English Skills Real Listening and Speaking by Miles Craven

• Communicative English for Professionals by Nitin Bhatnagar and Mamta

Bhatnagar

Digital Resources

• Google Docs + Voice Typing - https://docs.google.com

• LearnEnglish – https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/

• TakeIELTS - https://www.britishcouncil.in/exam/ielts

• British Council Apps - bbcLearnEnglishonline Grammar

LearnEnglish Podcasts

IELTS Word Power

Bbclearningenglishgrammer online

Sounds Right (Phonemic Chart)