Subject Code:   HS4L006

Name:       Global Communication              

L-T-P: 2-1-0

Credit: 3

Pre-Requisite(s):   Any course in English is desirable

 
Course Rationale: With the course in Global Communication, students of technology will learn how to motivate themselves and others, work in global teams, manage and maintain assertive communication behavior in the global workplace, write and speak with confidence, negotiate and close deals, respect cultural paradigms, and implement plans and policies for improved career prospects. In addition to acquiring these interpersonal skills, the students shall also learn communication competency that will help them develop an appealing and responsive communication style most suitable for positive business productivity. Managers, supervisors and executives know that communication is an integral skill in the contemporary business environment. Efficient communicators are in high demand for their superior skills in business writing, speaking and listening; strategic communications; critical thinking; conflict management; creative problem solving; group facilitation; to name a few. As clear communication is vital for the survival and advancement of individuals and careers in the present times, students will hone these significant skills through this course. Major topics for discussion include :

1. Communication, Culture, Power 2. Current World Trends in Media Communication 3. Ethnographic Perceptions 4. Global Imbalances in Informational and Cultural Exchange 5. Benefits of Intercultural Communication 6. Intercultural Competence 7. Interpersonal Communication 8. Environments and Information Load 9. Cross- Cultural Communication Styles 10. Etiquettes for the Net 11. Qualities of Effective Report Writing 12. Writing Effective E- mails 13. Communication Information through Visuals 14. Channels of Nonverbal Communication 15. Competence in Interviewing Contexts 16.Confidence in Use of Body Language 17. Assertive Communication 18. Employment Communication 19. Listening Skills 20. Complexity in technical and Professional communication.

End Term presentation: Students will be required to submit a technical report on a topic of their interest and make an oral presentation by the end of the course.
Tutorial: Tutorial will consist of thorough discussion and deliberation of concepts through case studies and assignments.

Text/Reference Books:

1. Understanding Human Communication. Adler, Ronald and George Rodman. 10th Ed., Oxford University Press, 2014
2. Introducing Intercultural Communication. Liu, Shuang, Zala Volčič and Cindy Gallois. 2nd Ed., Sage Publications, 2014
3. English as a Global Language. Crystal, David. 2nd Ed, Cambridge University Press, 2003