PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24GHSC201
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

1.         Understand the concept of personality and its different dimensions

2.         Appraise the factors affecting the development of personality

3.         Value and develop the life skills required for a healthy personality

4.         Develop the skill for employability

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

  Course Title

24GHSC201

Personality Development (Theory)

 

CO1: Recommend the theories dimensions of personality and can conduct SWOT analysis.

CO2: Evaluate various factors affecting personality development.

CO3: Explore the importance of various aspects of personality.

CO4: Discover the skills for personality development and life skills

CO5: Measure the capacity to develop the employability quotient.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Classroom discussion, Presentation,

Learning activities for the students:

Assignments, presentations, group discussion

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Personality Development
  • The concept of personality
  • Dimensions of personality
  • Theories of Freud & Erickson-Significance of personality development.
  • The concept of success and failure and its impact on personality
  • Overcoming barriers in achieving success
  • SWOT analysis

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Determinants of Personality
  • Role of Heredity and environment in Personality Development
  • Role of Learning in Personality Development
  • Process of Socialisation and its Role in Personality Development
  • Moulding of Personality

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Aspects of Personality
  • Attitude -Concept , Significance and advantages and disadvantages of positive and negative attitude
  • Factors affecting attitudes and  Ways to develop positive attitude
  • Motivation – concept, Significance , types, factors
  • Importance of self- motivation and different strategies to develop it.
  • Self-esteem- concept, Low and high self-esteem, role in personality development, factors affecting self esteem
  • Interpersonal Relationships –difference between aggressive, submissive and assertive behaviours - Lateral thinking

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Personality Development and life skills
  • Physical appearance-male and Female
  • Hygiene, habits and fitness
  • Communication skills-Listening and speaking, telephone, non-verbal
  • Problem-solving - Conflict and Stress Management
  • Decision-making skills
  • Leadership and qualities of a successful leader
  • Character building
  • Team-work and Time management

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Emotional Quotient, Spiritual Quotient, Employability Quotient
  • Meaning of EQ, SQ, and EQ
  • Resume building- Definition, components of resume
  • Group Discussion -Definition, phases , Important factors in group discussion
  • Facing the Personal (HR & Technical) Interview -Frequently Asked Questions
  • Work ethics –Good manners and etiquette.
  • Psychometric Analysis - Mock Interview Sessions.

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Hurlock, E.B (2006). Personality Development, 28th Reprint. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
  2. Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge(2014), Organizational Behavior 16th Edition: Prentice Hall
References: 
  1. Andrews, Sudhir. How to Succeed at Interviews. 21st (rep.) New Delhi.Tata McGraw-Hill 1988.
  2. Heller, Robert.Effective leadership. Essential Manager series. Dk Publishing, 2002
  3.  Hindle, Tim. Reducing Stress. Essential Manager series. Dk Publishing, 2003
  4. Mile, D.J Power of positive thinking. Delhi. Rohan Book Company, (2004).

e-Resources

1.     https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/1713

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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