Course Name: Stenography (Skill Development Course)
Course Duration: 1 Year (Part-Time)
Course Objectives:
To develop proficient typing and shorthand skills.
To enhance English language proficiency and conversation skills.
To provide practical knowledge of computer applications.
To enable effective business correspondence.
To improve general awareness, including current affairs and general intelligence.
To offer practical training to apply stenography skills in real-world scenarios.
Course Overview:
Semester 1: Typing and Shorthand
Introduction to Shorthand & First Shorthand Strokes
Silent Letters
S-Z and A, F, V
E, N, M
T, D
O, R, L, H
Omission of Minor Vowels
The Left S and Z
P, B, K, G
Sh, Ch, J
Long L
A, Ä, -ing
E, I, Obscure Vowels
The Th Sound
Brief Forms
Phrases
O, Aw
The “Ses” Sound
T for to in Phrases
X
Principles of Joining
Useful Shorthand Devices
Practice Program
Nine More Shorthand Strokes
Six New Alphabetic Characters
Useful Word Beginnings and Endings
The Remainder of the Gregg Alphabet topics
Abbreviating Devices topics
The Home Stretch topics
The Final Shorthand Devices topics
Developing Your Skill; Practice Material and Review
Semester 2: Language and Communication Skills
English Conversation
Computer Application
Business Correspondence
General Awareness
Current Affairs
Sports
Scientific Research
Economy
Awards and Honours
Important Dates
History
Semester 3: General Intelligence and Reasoning
Problem Solving Skills
Number Series
Decision Making
Arithmetic Computation
Visual Memory
Syllogism
Blood Relation
Semester 4: Practical Training
One-month practical training to apply stenography skills in real-world scenarios.
Work on transcription, live dictation, and stenography practice.
Guidance on setting up self-employment opportunities or advancing in a stenography career.
Teaching Methodology:
Lectures and demonstrations for shorthand and typing.
Practical exercises and assignments for skill development.
English conversation classes with interactive sessions.
Computer lab sessions for hands-on experience.
Business correspondence practice through case studies.
Regular quizzes and assessments.
General awareness sessions through discussions and news analysis.
Mock tests and reasoning exercises.
Practical training with real-life scenarios.
Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment:
Stenography skills are in high demand in various industries, including legal, medical, and corporate sectors.
Proficient stenographers have excellent self-employment opportunities as freelance transcriptionists or court reporters.
Effective communication skills and computer proficiency enhance job prospects.
General awareness and reasoning abilities improve problem-solving skills.
The practical training provides real-world experience for immediate employment or entrepreneurial ventures.
Please note that the course content can be modified based on learner requirements or location-specific needs to ensure maximum relevance and effectiveness for Indian students.
Course Name: Stenography (Skill Development Course)
Course Duration: 1 Year (Part-Time)
Course Objectives:
To develop proficient typing and shorthand skills.
To enhance English language proficiency and conversation skills.
To provide practical knowledge of computer applications.
To enable effective business correspondence.
To improve general awareness, including current affairs and general intelligence.
To offer practical training to apply stenography skills in real-world scenarios.
Course Overview:
Semester 1: Typing and Shorthand
Introduction to Shorthand & First Shorthand Strokes
Silent Letters
S-Z and A, F, V
E, N, M
T, D
O, R, L, H
Omission of Minor Vowels
The Left S and Z
P, B, K, G
Sh, Ch, J
Long L
A, Ä, -ing
E, I, Obscure Vowels
The Th Sound
Brief Forms
Phrases
O, Aw
The “Ses” Sound
T for to in Phrases
X
Principles of Joining
Useful Shorthand Devices
Practice Program
Nine More Shorthand Strokes
Six New Alphabetic Characters
Useful Word Beginnings and Endings
The Remainder of the Gregg Alphabet topics
Abbreviating Devices topics
The Home Stretch topics
The Final Shorthand Devices topics
Developing Your Skill; Practice Material and Review
Semester 2: Language and Communication Skills
English Conversation
Computer Application
Business Correspondence
General Awareness
Current Affairs
Sports
Scientific Research
Economy
Awards and Honours
Important Dates
History
Semester 3: General Intelligence and Reasoning
Problem Solving Skills
Number Series
Decision Making
Arithmetic Computation
Visual Memory
Syllogism
Blood Relation
Semester 4: Practical Training
One-month practical training to apply stenography skills in real-world scenarios.
Work on transcription, live dictation, and stenography practice.
Guidance on setting up self-employment opportunities or advancing in a stenography career.
Teaching Methodology:
Lectures and demonstrations for shorthand and typing.
Practical exercises and assignments for skill development.
English conversation classes with interactive sessions.
Computer lab sessions for hands-on experience.
Business correspondence practice through case studies.
Regular quizzes and assessments.
General awareness sessions through discussions and news analysis.
Mock tests and reasoning exercises.
Practical training with real-life scenarios.
Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment:
Stenography skills are in high demand in various industries, including legal, medical, and corporate sectors.
Proficient stenographers have excellent self-employment opportunities as freelance transcriptionists or court reporters.
Effective communication skills and computer proficiency enhance job prospects.
General awareness and reasoning abilities improve problem-solving skills.
The practical training provides real-world experience for immediate employment or entrepreneurial ventures.
Please note that the course content can be modified based on learner requirements or location-specific needs to ensure maximum relevance and effectiveness for Indian students.
