English (Theory)

Paper Code: 
AENG200A
Credits: 
2
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1.To develop in students an understanding of the language of communication, verbal and non-verbal

2.To help improve their grammar in terms of comprehensibility and usage in written and spoken English, respectively

3.To strengthen the students’ grammatical, compositional and editing skills 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Learning Outcomes

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Assessment Strategies

COURSE CODE

Course Title

AENG 200A

English Communication

CO.1 Learn the fine points of academic writing and practices of research

CO.2 Students will be able to use targeted grammatical structures meaningfully and appropriately in oral and written production

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration via Presentation

Learning activities for the students:

Drafting a Proposal, Presentation

Observation, Presentation, Report writing

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Language of Communication I
  • Meaning and Importance of Communication
  • Communication Process
  • Barriers of Effective Communication
6.00
Unit II: 
Language of Communication II
  • Verbal and Non- Verbal Communication (Spoken & Written)
  • 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 & Understanding
  • Comprehension
  • Précis Writing

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Writing Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Letter Writing: Formal
Essential Readings: 
  • Gupta, H.C. & S.G. Telang. Business Communication. Delhi: Wisdom Publications, 2009. Print
  • Hooper, J.S. A Quick English Reference. Oxford UP, 1981. 232. Print.
  • Quirk, Randolph, and Sidney Greenbaum. A University Grammar of English. Harlow: Orient
  • Longman, 1973.Print.
  • Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication. Delhi: OUP,2006. Print.
  • Shrikhande, Rajan. Business Communication and Executive Effectiveness. Pune: Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, 2004. Print.
  • Thomson A.J& A.V.Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. New Delhi : OUP, 1997. Print.

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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