English Communication

Paper Code: 
25GENG101
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 Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course

title

25GENG101

English Communication

(Theory)

CO37:  Evaluate the finer points pertaining to verbal and non-verbal communication

CO38: Analyse grammatical structures meaningfully and appropriately in language-use

CO39: Display compositional skills over a variety of written tasks

CO40: Develop editing skills for broad- based applications in content writing, journalism, etc.

CO41: Demonstrate effective use of communication for debating skills

CO42: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: 

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Writing assignments

Quizzes

Learning activities for the students: 

Self- learning assignments, practice exercises ‚ Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

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: 

Reference Books: 

  • 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. 

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Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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