English Communication

Paper Code: 
AENG 200 A
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • Reinforcing selected components of grammar and usage
  • Strengthening communication and writing skills

 

6.00
Language of Communication - I

Meaning and Importance of Communication

The Communication Process

Barriers to Effective Communication 

 

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Language of Communication - II

Verbal and Non- Verbal Communication

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 and Comprehension

Comprehension of an Unseen Passage 

Editing a Short Text (focussing on grammar, coherence and cohesion)

 

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Writing Skills
 
 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Gupta, H.C. and S.G. Telang. Business Communication. Wisdom Publications, 2009. 
  2. Hooper, J. S. A Quick English Reference. OUP, 1981. 
  3. Mathew, M. J. Business Communication. RBSA Publishers, 2002. 
  4. Quirk, Randolph, and Sidney Greenbaum. A University Grammar of English. Orient Longman, 1973.
  5. Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication. OUP,2006. 
  6. Shrikhande, Rajan. Business Communication and Executive Effectiveness. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, 2004. 
  7. Thomson A.J and A.V.Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. OUP, 1997. 
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