Course |
Learning Outcome (at courselevel) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies | |
Course Code | Course Title | |||
25AENG200A |
English Communication (Theory) | CO115. Evaluate the finer points pertaining to verbal and non-verbal communication CO116. Analyse grammatical structures meaningfully and appropriately in language-use CO117. Display compositional skills over a variety of written tasks CO118. Develop editing skills for broad-based applications in content writing, journalism, etc. CO119. Demonstrate effective use of communication for debating skills CO120. Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction. | Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Writing assignments Quizzes Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, practice exercises ‚ Effective questions, Seminar presentation | Class test, Semester end examinations Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Language of Communication - I
Meaning and Importance of Communication, The Communication Process, Barriers to Effective Communication
Language of Communication - II
Verbal and Non- Verbal Communication, Effective Use of Body Language, Group Discussion
Grammar and Usage
Sequence of Tenses, Direct and Indirect Narration
Reading and Comprehension:
Comprehension of an Unseen Passage, Editing a Short Text (focusing on grammar, coherence and cohesion)
Writing Skills
Letter-writing: Formal, Report-writing, Précis-writing
ESSENTIAL READINGS:
1. Gupta, H.C. and S.G. Telang. Business Communication. Wisdom Publications, 2009.
2. Hooper, J.S. A Quick English Reference. OUP, 1981.
3. Mathew, M.J. Business Communication. RBSA Publishers, 2002.
4. Quirk, Randolph, and Sidney Greenbaum. A University Grammar of English. Orient
Longman, 1973.
5. Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication. OUP, 2006.
6. Shrikhande, Rajan. Business Communication and Executive Effectiveness.Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, 2004.
7. Thomson A.J and A.V. Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. OUP, 1997.
e -RESOURCES:
1. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XsDSslyVIu8
2. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6gHxIcf3OzE
3. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g_CaPgFTs7U
4. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uxvtpEz5GRc
*Compulsory