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
Unit I: 
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
  • Letter-Writing: Formal
  • Report-Writing
  • Précis-Writing

 

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
  7. Effectiveness. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, 2004. 
  8. Thomson A.J and A.V.Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. OUP, 1997. 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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