2012 Calicut University A.M.I.E.T.E Information Technology THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH.(ENGINEERING) DEGREE EXAMINATION, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 EN 09 302-HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (2009 Admissions) Question paper

2012 Calicut University A.M.I.E.T.E Information Technology THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH.(ENGINEERING) DEGREE EXAMINATION, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 EN 09 302-HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (2009 Admissions) Question paper

THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH.(ENGINEERING) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012
EN 09 302-HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
(2009 Admissions)
Time:Three Hours
Maximum :70 marks

Part A
Answer all questions,each in one or two sentences.
1. Communication revolution.
2. society and education.
3. Interpersonal communication.
4. Confidentiality.
5. self-interest.

(5 x 2 = 10 marks)
Part B
Answer any four questions.
6. Discuss briefly Indias contribution to world civilization.
7. Distinguish between formal,semi-formal and informal communication.
8. Explain how notes are developed in to text.
9. Describe engineers right to information.
10. What qualities/abilities are tested in a group discussion ?
11. Mention various types of technical reports.

(4 x 5 = 20 marks)
Part C

12. (a) Describe the features of Indus valley civilization.
Or
(b) Explain the role of Intermediate and appropriate technology in Indian context.

13. (a) Discuss the various moral issues involved in engineering profession with suitable examples.
Or
(b) Explain the term body language and feed back. Write notes on their importance in
Communication.

14. (a) "Respect of authorities creates a lot of conflict in employees". Discuss the statement
with examples.
Or
(b) Discuss the importance of body language to improve the effectiveness of a verbal message
during an oral interaction.

15. (a) Describe tension and stress. Explain the various measures adopted to handle tension and
stress.
Or
(b) What is a paragraph ? Analise the method of writing a paragraph.
(4 x 10 = 40 marks)