English Language and Communication Skills Notes & Syllabus 2024

Title of the Course: English Language and Communication Skills

Course Code: AECENG2

Nature of the Course: Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)

Total Credits: 04

Distribution of Marks: 80 (End Sem) + 20 (In-Sem)

Course Objectives:

· to introduce students to the theory, fundamentals and tools of communication

· to develop in them vital communication skills integral to personal, social and professional interactions

· to develop the ability to share thoughts, emotions and ideas through various means of communication: both verbal and non-verbal

· to focus on developing an interactive mode of teaching-learning process

· to focus on various dimensions of communication skills, for instance, speaking skills, social interactions in professional situations such as interviews, group discussions, reading skills, writing skills etc.

UNIT 1 - COMMUNICATION: THEORY AND TYPES (20 Marks)

- Theory of Communication

- Types and modes of Communication

- Verbal and Non-verbal (Spoken and Written)

- Barriers and Strategies

- Interpersonal and Group Communication

UNIT 2 - SPEAKING SKILLS (20 Marks)

- Dialogue

- Group Discussion

- Effective Communication

- Miscommunication

- Interview

UNIT 3 - READING AND UNDERSTANDING (20 Marks)

- Close Reading

- Comprehension

- Summary

- Paraphrasing

- Analysis and Interpretation

UNIT 4 - WRITING SKILLS (20 Marks)

- Documenting

- Report Writing

- Making Notes

- Letter Writing

Modes of In-Semester Assessment: 20 Marks

01. One Sessional test: 10 Marks

02. Any one of the following activities listed below: 10 Marks

o Seminar/ Group discussion/ Assignment related to the Course content.

o Presentation of seminar papers.

o Assignments.

o Quiz.

Final Examination: 80 Marks

Unit 1: 4 short answer questions(5x4) =20 marks

Unit 2: 4 short answer questions (5x4) =20 marks

Unit 3: 4 short answer questions (5x4) =20 marks

Unit 4: 4 short answer questions (5x4) =20 marks

Learning Outcomes: After the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

· Develop effective interpersonal and group communication skills

· Develop writing competencies like framing CVs, memos, applications properly

· Develop core competencies to perform effectively in GDs, personal interviews etc.

Suggested Readings:

1. Business English, Pearson, 2008.

2. Fluency in English - Part II, Oxford University Press, 2006.

3. Language, Literature and Creativity, Orient Black Swan, 2013.

4. Enrich Your English, OUP, SR Inthira and V. Saraswathi, CIEFL, 1997.

5. Oxford A-Z of English Usage, ed. Jeremy Butterfield, OUP, 2007.

6. Longman Dictionary of Common Errors, N.D. Turton and J.B. Heaton, Longman, 1998.