English Communication (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24AENG200A
Credits: 
02
Periods/week: 
02
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course

 Code

Course

Title

24AENG

200A

 

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

 

6.00
Unit I: 
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 (focusing 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.  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.

 

REFERENCES: 

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

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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