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Course Name English II
Course Code 24ENG111
Program 5 Year Integrated MSc/ BSc. (H) in Mathematics with Minor in Data Science
Semester II
Credits 2
Campus Amritapuri

Syllabus

Unit I

Vocabulary Building: One-word substitutes; Antonyms and Synonyms; Words often Confused Error Analysis (Subject-Verb Agreement; Tense Sequence; Usage of Articles and Prepositions; Determiners; Redundancy); Modifiers (misplaced, dangling, etc.)

Unit II

Circulars; Memos; Formal Letter writing; e-Mail Etiquette; Instruction, Suggestion & Recommendation; Essay writing: Analytical and Argumentative

Unit III

Sounds of English: Stress, Intonation – Listening Comprehension (3 pieces – Women in Technology Panel discussion, India Questions Abdul Kalam, UPSC Topper Mock interview Akshat Jain) – Current News Awareness

Unit IV

Reports: Incident Report, Event Report
Situational Dialogue; Group Discussion (Opinion)

Unit V

Mini Project and Presentation

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives:
To train students to convey and document information in a formal environment; to facilitate them to acquire the skill of self-projection in professional circles; to inculcate critical and analytical thinking.

Cos Course Outcomes
CO 1 Illustrate comprehension of the fundamentals of writing
CO 2 Analyse audio text focussing on English phonetics, pronunciation and meaning comprehension
CO 3 Apply theoretical knowledge to write professional documents
CO 4 Infer from current news to formulate ideas and opinions
CO5 Prepare appropriate content for mini project and make effective presentation

References

  1. Felixa Eskey. Tech Talk, University of Michigan. 2005
  2. Michael Swan. Practical English Usage, Oxford University Press. 2005
  3. Anderson, Paul. Technical Communication: A Reader Centered Approach, V Edition, Hercourt, 2003 .
  4. Martinet, Thomson, A Practical English Grammar, IV Ed. OUP, 1986.
  5. Raymond V. Lesikar and Marie E. Flatley. Basic Business Communication, Tata
    McGraw Hill Pub. Co. New Delhi. 2005. Tenth Edition.
  6. Thampi, G. Balamohan. Meeting the World: Writings on Contemporary Issues. Pearson, 2013.
  7. Lynch, Tony. Study Listening. New Delhi: CUP, 2008.
  8. Kenneth, Anderson, Tony Lynch, Joan Mac Lean. Study Speaking. New Delhi: CUP, 2008.
  9. Marks, Jonathan. English Pronunciation in Use. New Delhi: CUP, 2007.
  10. Syamala, V. Effective English Communication for You (Functional Grammar, Oral and Written Communication): Emerald, 2002.
  11. Sample Question Papers from Competitive Examinations
  12. Women in Technology Panel discussion 

    https://youtu.be/T44XdGH5s-8?si=A1cDVEt777FH7vFR
  13. India Questions Abdul Kalam

    https://youtu.be/erg3CmVm6M4?si=WjP_SV1vy6FrsGHg
  14. UPSC Topper Mock interview, Akshat Jain

    https://youtu.be/lsJBGvyiAHI?si=L-u6kTadzJmghHLI

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