English Communication

Paper Code: 
AENG 200 A
Credits: 
02
Periods/week: 
02
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • Reinforcing selected components of grammar and usage
  • Strengthening communication and writing skills

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Language of Communication - I

Meaning and Importance of Communication

The Communication Process

Barriers to Effective Communication

6.00
Unit II: 
Language of Communication - II

Verbal and Non- Verbal Communication

Effective Use of Body Language

Group Discussion

6.00
Unit III: 
Grammar and Usage

Sequence of Tenses

Direct and Indirect Narration

6.00
Unit IV: 
Reading and Comprehension

Comprehension of an Unseen Passage

Editing a Short Text (focussing on grammar, coherence and cohesion)

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Writing Skills

Letter-Writing: Formal

Report-Writing

Précis-Writing

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Gupta, H.C. and S.G. Telang. Business Communication. Delhi: Wisdom Publications, 2009. Print
  2. Hooper, J.S. A Quick English Reference. Oxford UP, 1981. 232. Print.
  3. Longman, 1973.Print.
  4. Mathew, M.J. Business Communication. RBSA Publishers, 2002. Print.
  5. Quirk, Randolph, and Sidney Greenbaum. A University Grammar of English. Harlow: Orient
  6. Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication. Delhi: OUP,2006. Print.
  7. Shrikhande, Rajan. Business Communication and Executive Effectiveness. Pune: Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, 2004. Print.
  8. Thomson A.J and A.V.Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. New Delhi : OUP, 1997. Print.

 

Academic Year: 
2019-20
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