BLI-225: Communication Skills (Library Information Science)

By Prof. Zuchamo Yanthan | Indira Gandhi National Open University

Learners enrolled: 254

Communication is the heart of every organization. Everything we do in the workplace or outside is a result from our communication. Communication not only helps people to facilitate the process of sharing information and knowledge, but also helps people to develop relationships with others. Studying communication develops important life skills, critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, team building, and public speaking. Moreover, to be a successful librarian, it is very important to have effective communication skills. Being able to communicate effectively can lead us to become more assertive, have better relationships, and enjoy a happier life.

The course ‘Communication Skills’ is developed and offered with an objective to fulfill the following learning outcomes: Understand the different styles of communication, understand the effective speaking skills, develop effective reading comprehensions, understand how to write a good personal profile, improve one’s presentation skills, and develop good writing skills.

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Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	Assamese
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Library and Information Sciences
Credit Points :	4
Level :	Postgraduate
Start Date :	15 Jul 2025
End Date :	15 Nov 2025
Enrollment Ends :	15 Sep 2025
Exam Date :
NCrF Level	7.0

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Course layout

Weeks	Topics
Week-1	Unit 1: The Basics
Week-2	Unit 2: Social Skills Unit 3: Introducing the Institution
Week-3	Unit 4: Your Profile Unit 5: Preparing your Portfolio
Week-4	Unit 6: Preparing your Resume/Curriculum Vitae Unit 7: The Job Interview
Week-5	Unit 8: Presentation Skills
Week-6	Unit 9: Telephone Skills Unit 10: Group Discussion
Week-7	Unit 11: Body Language
Week-8	Unit 12: Writing Skills: Some Basic Guidelines
Week-9	Unit 13: Internal Correspondence at the Workplace Unit 14: External Correspondence at the Workplace
Week-10	Unit 15: Basic Features of Proposals
Week-11	Unit 16: Writing Reports
Week-12	Unit 17: Questionnaire Methods

Instructor bio

Prof. Zuchamo Yanthan

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Prof. Zuchamo Yanthan is a Faculty of Library and Information Science. He did his Master’s from NEHU, M.Phil and PhD from University of Delhi. He was a Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and has a doctoral degree in the area of ‘Development of Information Village Model in North East India’.
His areas of interest are: Research Methodology, Public Information Systems and Services, Communication Skills, Social Media for teaching learning and issues relating to environment and climate change. He has published several research papers and has co-edited two books titled: Response to Climate Change and Nagas Today: Indigenous Discourse. Under his supervision three PhD scholars have been awarded their degrees. He has organized several national and international seminars, talks, workshops, colloquiums and conferences. Presently he is the PhD Research Programme Coordinator of the discipline and also the convener of Academic Committee, School of Social Sciences.

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The online registration form has to be filled, and the certification exam fee needs to be paid.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

30 Marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) which will be available at the end of the course and 70 Marks will be allocated for end term proctored examination.

A minimum of 40% passing marks (i.e. at-least 12 marks in Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) & 28 Marks in external proctored examination) will be required for being eligible for SWAYAM Certificate.

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