BAS301 Technical Communication Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 2nd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BAS301 Technical Communication (also written as BAS401, KAS301) is a subject in the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Fundamentals of Communication and Voice Dynamics, Communication Skills for Career Building, Communication Skills for Presentation: Writing, Designing, and Speaking, Communication and Leadership Development, Digital Communication and Personality Making. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BAS301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAS301 / BAS401 / KAS301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Technical Communication |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-11-13 |
BAS301 Technical Communication Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Communication and Voice Dynamics
Role and Purpose of Communication, Types & Flow of Communication, Barriers to Effective Communication, 7 C's of Communication, Code and Content; Stimulus & Response, Vowel Sounds, Consonant Sounds, Tone: Rising and Falling Tone.
Unit 2: Communication Skills for Career Building
CV and Résumé Writing, Interview Skills, Group Discussion, Effective Profiling, Communication and Networking: Building relationships, Writing the Statement of Purpose (SOP) for admission in Higher Studies, Seminar & Conference Paper Writing, Expert Technical Lecture: Writing and Presenting.
Unit 3: Communication Skills for Presentation: Writing, Designing, and Speaking
Thesis and Project Report Writing, Technical Proposal Writing, How to Pitch an Idea: Process, Preparation and Structure, Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise & Illustrations.
Unit 4: Communication and Leadership Development
Leadership Communication, Communication and Social competence: context, feelings, intentions, behaviors, Providing and Receiving feedback, Difference between Tact and Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence: Trust through Communication, Thinking Skills: Meaning and Types.
Unit 5: Digital Communication and Personality Making
Content Creation for Social Media: Emails, Webinars, podcasts, Blogs. Effective and Ethical use of Social Media by Text and Technique, Speech and Personality, Personality Analysis: Types of Personality; Concept of Personality: Maslow, Freud, Vivekananda, Jung Typology & Personality Assessment.
BAS301 Course Outcomes
- Course Objectives:
- Students will be able to UNDERSTAND the nature and objective of Technical Communication relevant for the work place as Engineers.
- Students will be able to DEVELOP an understanding of key concepts of writing, designing and speaking.
- Students will be able to UTILIZE the technical writing skills for the purposes of Technical Communication and its exposure in various dimensions.
- Students will be able BUILD UP interpersonal communication traits that will make the transition from institution to workplace smoother and help them to excel in their jobs.
- Students will be able to APPLY technical communication to build their personal brand and handle crisis communication.
BAS301 Reference Books
- Technical Communication – Principles and Practices by Meenakshi Raman & Sangeeta Sharma, Oxford Univ. Press, 2018, New Delhi
- Personality Development and Soft Skills by Barun K. Mitra, OUP, 2012, New Delhi.
- Technical Communication, by Pfeiffer, 6th edn (Pearson)
- Soft Skills & Employability, Sabina Pillai and Agna Fernandez Cambridge University Press 2018.
- Practical Communication: Process and Practice by L.U.B. Pandey; A.I.T.B.S. Publications India Ltd.; Krishan Nagar, 2014, Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions about BAS301
What is the syllabus of BAS301 Technical Communication?
The AKTU BAS301 Technical Communication syllabus is divided into 5 units: Fundamentals of Communication and Voice Dynamics; Communication Skills for Career Building; Communication Skills for Presentation: Writing, Designing, and Speaking; Communication and Leadership Development; Digital Communication and Personality Making. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BAS301?
BAS301 Technical Communication has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0.
Is BAS301 the same subject as BAS401?
Yes. AKTU uses the BAS301 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BAS401 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BAS301 taught in?
BAS301 Technical Communication does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
Where can I download BAS301 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BAS301 Technical Communication previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAS301?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech Technical Communication Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-11-13.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech Technical Communication Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-11-13.