UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
AAS105AAS205

Professional Communication and Technical Writing

L-T-P2-0-0 Credits2 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 78 semesters · 39 branches

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 1 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS105) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 2 (Indian Knowledge System / Professional Communication, code AAS205)

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Syllabus

5 units · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1: Professional Communication and Workplace Readiness

20%
  • Fundamentals of communication: definition, process, importance of communication barriers to communication, 7 C’s of communication
  • Business Correspondence :Emails, Notices, Agenda, Minutes of Meeting, Technical Report and proposal
  • Résumé, CV and Cover Letter Writing
  • Interview Skills, Professional Networking and branding e,g.,LinkedIn , X, ATS Score
  • Digital Communication Etiquette : online presence and virtual meetings Assignments/Activities
  • Prepare a professional résumé and cover letter.
  • Draft business emails and meeting minutes.
  • Participate in a mock interview.
Unit2

Unit 2: Grammar and Vocabulary for Technical Writing

20%
  • Parts of Speech and Sentence Structure
  • Common Grammatical Errors, Subject–Verb Agreement, Tenses, and Articles
  • Technical Vocabulary, Word Formation, and Precision in Language
  • Tone, Style, and Clarity in Technical English
  • Editing and Proofreading Techniques for Technical Writing
  • Grammar and Vocabulary Enhancement through Practical Writing Exercises Assignments/Activities
  • Edit and proofread a technical paragraph to improve grammar, vocabulary, precision, and clarity.
Unit3

Unit 3

20%
  • Public Speaking, Presentation and AI-Assisted Communication
  • Public speaking technique: Modes, verbal ,and non-verbal communication
  • Understating non-verbal Communication through the Natyashastra: Angika Abhinaya (Body Language: Posture, Gestures, Facial Expressions),Vachika Abhinaya (Voice Modulation and Speech Delivery) ,Sattvika Abhinaya (Expression of Emotions and Authentic Communication)
  • Presentation Planning and Delivery
  • Data Visualization and Slide Design
  • Elevator Pitch
  • AI Tools for Presentation Design and Speech Practice , prompt writing for effective communication
  • Ethical Use of AI in Communication Assignments/Activities
  • Deliver an individual presentation.
  • Prepare an AI-assisted presentation with proper citations.
  • Record and evaluate an elevator pitch.
Unit4

Unit 4

20%
  • Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking for Workplace Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence through the Bhagavad Gita :Self-awareness ,Self-regulation ,Empathy, Emotional Balance
  • Critical Thinking through Indian Values and Logical Traditions: Nyaya (Logical Reasoning),Viveka (Discrimination and Judgment),
  • Value-based Decision Making
  • Ethical Problem Solving
  • Reflective Thinking in Professional Contexts Assignments/Activities
  • Case study analysis using value-based decision making.
  • Reflective journal on emotional intelligence.
  • Group discussion on workplace ethical dilemmas.
Unit5

Unit 5

20%
  • Leadership, Workplace Well-being, and Mindful Communication
  • Leadership definition and types
  • Leadership Communication: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, and Collaboration
  • Mental Health, Stress Management, and Work-Life Balance
  • Effective Communication through Yogic Practices: Yama as Principles of Ethical Communication Ahimsa – Respectful and Non-violent Communication, Satya – Truthfulness and Transparency, Asteya – Integrity and Honesty ,Brahmacharya – Responsible and Balanced Communication ,Aparigraha – Freedom from Ego, Bias, and Possessiveness . Niyama for Personal and Professional Growth, Shaucha – Clarity of Thought and Communication , Santosha – Contentment and Positive Workplace Relationships ,Tapas – Self-discipline and Professional Commitment, Svadhyaya – Self-reflection and Continuous Learning ,Ishvara Pranidhana – Purpose, Humility, and Service-oriented Leadership
  • Storytelling through Panchatantra: The Lion and the Rabbit (Leadership and Strategic Communication), The Merchant's Iron Balance (Emotional Intelligence and Strategic Conflict Resolution), The Two Fish and the Frog (Leadership, Vigilance and Decision Making), and The Merchant and the King's Servant (Respectful Leadership, Workplace Ethics and Employee Relations). Teaching- Learning Sessions will be activity-based and interactive, combining short Methodology lectures with role-plays, presentations, group discussions, writing tasks and peer review. Audio-visual material, language-lab practice and NPTEL/SWAYAM resources will develop practical communication skills in line with NEP 2020 and OBE.
Course Objectives5 points
  • Explain the principles of professional communication, workplace etiquette, and business correspondence required for professional environments.
  • Apply verbal, non-verbal, presentation, and AI-assisted communication strategies to communicate effectively in academic and profession.
  • Analyze workplace situations by using emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making based on Indian Knowledge Systems.
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, interpersonal communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills in diverse professional contexts.
  • Integrate mindfulness, yogic principles, and professional ethics to promote effective communication, personal well-being, and lifelong professional growth.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Communicate effectively in professional settings using appropriate verbal, written, and digital communication skills.K2
  2. CO2Apply correct grammar and vocabulary to produce clear technical English.K3
  3. CO3Design and Deliver effective presentations by applying public speaking techniques and AI-assisted communication tools ethically.K4
  4. CO4Apply emotional intelligence, logical reasoning, and value-based decision-making to solve workplace challenges.K3
  5. CO5Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, ethical and mindful communication, stress management, and professional well-being for effective and sustainable workplace success.K6

Official AKTU syllabus

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