English Communication (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25GENG100
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

  • Reinforcing selected components of grammar and usage
  • Strengthening communication and writing skills.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

25GENG100

English Communication (Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

CO1: Evaluate the finer points pertaining to verbal and non-verbal communication

CO2: Analyze grammatical structures meaningfully and appropriately in language-use

CO3: Display compositional skills over a variety of written tasks

CO4: Develop editing skills for broad based applications in content writing, journalism, etc.

CO5: Demonstrate effective use of communication for debating skills

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Effective questions, Seminar  présentation, Quizz

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation

 

 

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 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: 

Gupta, H.C. and S.G. Telang. Business Communication.  Wisdom Publications, 2009.

Hooper, J.S. A Quick English Reference. OUP, 1981.

Mathew, M.J. Business Communication. RBSA Publishers, 2002.

Quirk, Randolph, and Sidney Greenbaum. A University Grammar of English. Orient Longman, 1973.

Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication.  OUP, 2006.

Shrikhande, Rajan. Business Communication and Executive Effectiveness. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, 2004.

Thomson A.J and A.V. Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. OUP, 1997.

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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