Soft Skills · OEC-IT701C

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Official MAKAUT Syllabus at a Glance

Unit	Syllabus
1	1. Soft Skills: An Introduction – Definition and Significance of Soft Skills; Process, Importance and Measurment of Soft Skill Development. 2. Self-Discovery: Discovering the Self; Setting Goals; Beliefs, Values, Attitude, Virtue. 3. Positivity and Motivation: Developing Positive Thinking and Attitude; Driving out Negativity; Meaning and Theories of Motivation; Enhancing Motivation Levels.
2	Interpersonal Communication: Interpersonal relations; communication models, process and barriers; team communication; developing interpersonal relationships through effective.communication; listening skills; essential formal writing skills; corporate communication styles – assertion, persuasion, negotiation. 2. Public Speaking: Skills, Methods, Strategies and Essential tips for effective public speaking. 3. Group Discussion: Importance, Planning, Elements, Skills assessed; Effectively disagreeing, Initiating, Summarizing and Attaining the Objective. 4. Non-Verbal Communication: Importance and Elements; Body Language. 5. Teamwork and Leadership Skills: Concept of Teams; Building effective teams; Concept of Leadership and honing Leadership skills.
3	1. Interview Skills: Interviewer and Interviewee – in-depth perspectives. Before, During and After the Interview. Tips for Success. 2. Presentation Skills: Types, Content, Audience Analysis, Essential Tips – Before, During and After, Overcoming Nervousness. 3. Etiquette and Manners – Social and Business. 4. Time Management – Concept, Essentials, Tips. 5. Personality Development – Meaning, Nature, Features, Stages, Models; Learning Skills; Adaptability Skills.

Reading Guide

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Topic Map

Unit 1 · Soft Skills, Self-Discovery and Motivation

1.1Soft Skills: Definition, Types and Significance★★★
1.2Soft Skill Development: Process, Implementation and Measurement★★★
1.3Self-Discovery and Self-Awareness★
1.4Setting Goals★
1.5Beliefs, Values and Virtue★★★
1.6Attitude: Meaning, Components and Formation★★★
1.7Developing Positive Thinking and Attitude★★★
1.8Driving out Negativity★
1.9Motivation: Meaning, Types and Importance★
1.10Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory★★★
1.11Other Theories of Motivation★★★
1.12Enhancing Motivation Levels★

Unit 2 · Communication, GD and Teamwork

5 syllabus sections → 14 topics: the long first section (interpersonal communication) is split into 7 topics (2.1–2.7), group discussion and teamwork–leadership into 2 each, and 1 PYQ topic (decision-making, 2.14) comes from past papers.