UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES

Bachelor of Sciences
English Communication Lab
LEP-142

ART OF SELF INTRODUCTION DISCOVER . LEARN . EMPOWER

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Art of Self
Introduction
Course Outcome
CO Title Level
Number

CO1 Student would be confident in listening and speaking skills Understand

necessary for interaction in academic, professional and
cultural situations
CO2 Student would use language effectively for group discussions Apply
and public speaking.
CO3 Apply
The students would use non-verbal skills appropriate to the
social environment.
CO4 Analyze
The student would be self aware and enhance soft skills for
the professional world.
CO5 Apply
The student would use correct intonation, stress,
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Art of Self
Introduction

• Sit or stand comfortably

• Make sure you are not too
loud but audible
• This is the easiest but the
most tricky question
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 How to introduce yourself?

• Speak Clearly and Confidently

• Smile

• Make Eye Contact

• Speak the truth- state facts that can be verified

• Control your attitude- show respect

• Closure

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Art of Self
Introduction

Understand the Interviewer's

perspective
 Communication skills
 Non-verbal expressions
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Just know you from your
perspective
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 What to include in your
introduction?

• Your name
• Place you belong to
• Your qualification
• Any training undertaken
• Your work experience, if any
• Your hobbies
• Your like or dislike
• Your strengths
• A little about your family
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 Make your Introduction Special

• Your ambition or passion of life- should be reflected through you speech.

• Mention if you have any role model.

• Share an incident that has influenced your life in a positive way.

• Share your interests and hobbies.

• Mention your qualities which distinguish you from others and show your
individuality.

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 Don'ts in Introduction

• Do not give too much in detail about your school time

• Don't talk about your exact address
• Family requires very little introduction
• Give adequate pause, don't rush

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 Sample I
• My name is ________. I belong to _______
• I am a graduate or a +2 pass out(you can talk about your subjects)
• I have participated in extra-curricular activities like ___________ during my
academic years.
• I feel my strength lies ______________.
• I am fond of ______. My aim in life is to______
• I come from a joint/nuclear family it includes___.
• My mother is a home maker & father is______

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 Sample II

I am Neha, from Goa. Recently I completed my Graduation with English

Honours. As a professional I would like to complete my PhD and work as an
English trainer. I am keen to explore and learn new things so I have always
been very participative in extracurricular activities. As far as my family is
concerned, both my parents are working. My father is with State
Administration and mother is a teacher. I also have a younger sister who is
studying in class 9. I am aiming to achieve my goal successfully with hard
work, determination and dedication
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Any questions

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 Activity

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Take 15 minutes
 Pen down a basic introduction of yourself.
 Keep in mind the do's and don'ts that have been discussed

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 Assessment Pattern
Students are assessed on the basis of the following parameters:
Content Assessment (12) Fluency of Speech (10) Confidence (8)

•Relevance of the content •Syntax to be appropriate •Confidence level of students

•Exemplifying the content
•Adequate length of the content
•Coherence and logic
•Consistent flow of thought
•Creative and original ideas
•Sentences should be grammatically •Positive body language- smile, eye-
accurate contact, enthusiasm, gestures,
•Paralinguistic aspects to be taken posture, etc.
into consideration such as tone, •Speaking without the help of any
rhythm, pitch etc written material
•Pauses to be used appropriately
•Monotone to be marked down
•Intelligible and comprehensible
pronunciation
•Fluency in language- voice clarity
and audibility

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 APPLICATIONS

• Introducing yourself during an interview

• Giving a good impression with an interesting introduction
• Boosting Self Confidence
• Good start of the conversation

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 References

https://goddessofpublicspeaking.com.au/blog/fine-art-self-introduction/

www.best-speech-topics.com/self-introduction-speech.html

www.artofmanliness.com/2016/09/13/an-introduction-to-public-speaking

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THANK YOU

For queries
Email: UCP.142b@gmail.com