‘The Raman Effect’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary Building:
The Concept of Word Formation --The Use of Prefixes and Suffixes.
Grammar:
Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Articles and Prepositions.
Reading:
Reading and Its Importance- Techniques for Effective Reading.
Basic Writing Skills:
Sentence Structures -Use of Phrases and Clauses in Sentences- Importance of Proper Punctuation- Techniques for writing precisely – Paragraph writing – Types, Structures and Features of a Paragraph - Creating Coherence-Organizing Principles of Paragraphs in Documents.
Ancient Architecture in India’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary:
Synonyms and Antonyms.
Grammar:
Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Noun-pronoun Agreement and Subject-verb Agreement.
Reading:
Improving Comprehension Skills – Techniques for Good Comprehension
Writing:
Format of a Formal Letter-Writing Formal Letters E.g.., Letter of Complaint, Letter of Requisition, Job Application with Resume.
‘Blue Jeans’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary:
Acquaintance with Prefixes and Suffixes from Foreign Languages in English to form Derivatives-Words from Foreign Languages and their Use in English.
Grammar:
Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Misplaced Modifiers and Tenses.
Reading:
Sub-skills of Reading- Skimming and Scanning
Writing:
Nature and Style of Sensible Writing- Defining- Describing Objects, Places and Events – Classifying- Providing Examples or Evidence
‘What Should You Be Eating’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary:
Standard Abbreviations in English
Grammar:
Redundancies and Clichés in Oral and Written Communication.
Reading:
Comprehension- Intensive Reading and Extensive Reading
Writing:
Writing Practices--Writing Introduction and Conclusion - Essay Writing-Précis Writing.
‘How a Chinese Billionaire Built Her Fortune’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary:
Technical Vocabulary and their usage
Grammar:
Common Errors in English
Reading:
Reading Comprehension-Exercises for Practice
Writing:
Technical Reports- Introduction – Characteristics of a Report – Categories of Reports Formats- Structure of Reports (Manuscript Format) -Types of Reports - Writing aReport.
Prescribed Textbook:
1. Sudarshana, N.P. and Savitha, C. (2018). English for Engineers. Cambridge University Press.
References:
1. Swan, M. (2016). Practical English Usage. Oxford University Press.
2. Kumar, S and Lata, P.(2018). Communication Skills. Oxford University Press.
3. Wood, F.T. (2007).Remedial English Grammar. Macmillan.
4. Zinsser, William. (2001). On Writing Well. Harper Resource Book.
5. Hamp-Lyons, L. (2006).Study Writing. Cambridge University Press.
6. Exercises in Spoken English. Parts I –III. CIEFL, Hyderabad. Oxford University Press.
Course Outcomes:
Students should be able to
• Use English Language effectively in spoken and written forms.
• Comprehend the given texts and respond appropriately.
• Communicate confidently in various contexts and different cultures.
• Acquire basic proficiency in English including reading and listening comprehension, writing and speaking skills.