Communicative English (CODE: HSC115)
L-P-T:Cr. 3-0-0: 3
Objective: To facilitate computer-aided multi-media instruction enabling individualized and independent
language learning
To bring about a consistent accent and intelligibility in their pronunciation of English by providing an
opportunity for practice in speaking
To improve the fluency in spoken English and neutralize mother tongue influence
To train students to use language appropriately for interviews, group discussion and public speaking
Outcome Better Understanding of nuances of language through audio- visual experience and group activities
Neutralization of accent for intelligibility
Speaking with clarity and confidence thereby enhancing employability skills of the
Students
UNIT – I:
Introduction to Communication: Definition, Concept, Process and Elements – Types of
Communication - Informal vs. Formal expression - Verbal and non-verbal communication -
kinesics - Barriers to effective communication - Language skills and effective techniques: Oral,
aural, Writing and Reading.
UNIT – II:
Sounds in English: Vowels and Consonants - Vocabulary-Jargon-rate of speech, pitch, tone -
Clarity of voice - Tenses, Idiomatic distortions - Formal and informal interviews–ambiance and
polemics - Methods - eliciting and giving information, recruiting, performance appraisal
UNIT – III:
Technical presentations–participation in meetings- chairing sessions - Letter Writing - Business
letters and types– format – effectiveness - Technical Report writing – Types of reports- Progress
reports, Outline reports – Annual reports – format - Synopsis and thesis writing
TEXT BOOKS:
Essentials of Business Communication, Rajendra Pal, J S Korlaha : Sultan Chand& Sons
Essentials of Business Communication, Mary Elllen Guffey, Dana Loewy : Cengage learning
Communication Skills for Engineers, Dr. Sunita Mishra, Dr. C. Muralikrishna : Pearson education
MATERIAL:
Advanced Communication Skills: MTD Training and Ventus Publication
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Communication skills, Sanjay Kumar and Pushpa Lata, Oxford publications
Cliffs Test Preparation for GRE and TOEFL: Computer Based Test, IDG Books. India(P) Ltd..
Communicative English Lab (CODE: PCL 118)
L-P-T:Cr. 0-2-0: 2
Objective: To facilitate computer-aided multi-media instruction enabling individualized and independent
language learning
To bring about a consistent accent and intelligibility in their pronunciation of English by providing an
opportunity for practice in speaking
To improve the fluency in spoken English and neutralize mother tongue influence
To train students to use language appropriately for interviews, group discussion and public speaking
Outcome Better Understanding of nuances of language through audio- visual experience and group activities
Neutralization of accent for intelligibility
Speaking with clarity and confidence thereby enhancing employability skills of the students
UNIT – I: Listening
Listening to pre-recorded short episodes, conversations, passages, stories, news bulletin,
speeches by famous personalities – Listening for general and specific information etc.,
UNIT – II: Reading
Reading aloud – by students individually – reading rhymes – proverbs – passages on various
topics of interest – Newspaper reading – Reading humorous passages – Anecdotes – Stories –
tricky sounds (conditioners) – Reading manuals – Reading individual sentences with
articulation, pronunciation, Tones, Punctuation, pauses etc…- Reading the titles of popular
books, movies and poems.
UNIT – III: Speaking
Self-introduction – introducing oneself, one’s family – one’s friends and relatives, one’s country
etc…
Welcome Address, Vote of thanks
Extempore speeches.
Short speech on simple topics on simpler themes for about one minute.
Role play – Group Discussion – Debate – Seminars – Machine Descriptions (depending upon
branches) – Compering – Interviewing others by Asking Questions – Interview Techniques –
Conversational Practice – Telephonic Conversation – Telephonic Interviews – How to establish
conversation / dialogues – Entry Attempts/Admissions
UNIT – IV: Writing
Writing Resume, preparing Curriculum Vitae.
Converting newspaper headlines into sentences.
Formation of Sentences – Using the table of Sentence-making and producing multiple
sentences.
Framing Questions for the responses given
Tips for better performance in interviews.
Describing Objects
Describing Situations
UNIT – V: Professional Ethics & Organizational Behavior
Different kinds of Ethics – Ethics in different fields – Engineering Ethics – Senses of
Engineering Ethics – Moral Values – Integrity & Loyalty – Work Ethics – Respect for others and
authority – Empathy – Caring and Sharing – Honesty – Courage and Commitment – Valuing
Time – Co-operation & Teamwork – Safety and Risk – Right Action – Professional ideals and
virtues – Individual’s Ambition – Conflict Resolution – Self-Confidence – Customs and Manners
– General Behaviour – Etiquettes to be followed – Professional Responsibility – Accountability
– Leadership Quality – Effective Communication skills.
UNIT – VI: Project Report Writing (Outline)
Significant features of Project Report Writing – Organization – Presentation – Use of
Impersonal Passives – Acknowledgements.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
A Course of English Pronunciation - J D O’Connor – BBC
Linguaphone - UK
World Great Speeches - Balaji’s – Famous Speeches
Short story Books (Indian Writing – Panchathanthra)
Reading Illustrated Books (Gokulam – Wisdom – Chandamama Amarchitrakatha)
Guided composition in English Language Teaching – Alexander L.G. Longman, 1971.
The Language Laboratory and Language Learning – Dahim Longman, London, 1967.
Grellet. F.: Developing Reading Skills. Cambridge University Press, 1981.
Reading & Thinking in English. Four Volumes, (Vol.1 for the lower level, Vol.4 for the higher
level). The British Oxford University Press, 1979-1981.
Marin J.R.: Factual Writing: Exploring and Challenging Social reality. Oxford University Press.
1990
Hamp-Lyons L. & Heasley B.: Study Writing. A course in written English for Academic and
Professional Purposes. Cambridge University Press, 1987.
Doughty P.P., Thomton J.G.: Language in use. Edward Arrold, 1973.
Bhasker W.W.S & Prabhu N.S.: English through Reading. Vols. 1 and 2. Macmilian, 1975.
Freeman, Sarah: Written Communication. Orient Longman, 1977
Freeman, Sarah: Study Strategies. Oxford University Press, 1979.
Saraswati V.: Organised Writing. Book 1. Orient Longman
Narayanaswami V.R.: Organised Writing. Book 2. Orient Longman.
Mohan Krishna & Singh N.P.: Speaking English Effectively. Macmilian, 1995
Mohan Krishna & Banerji Meera: Developing Communication Skills. Macmilian 1990.
Widdowson H.G.: English in Focus. English for Social Sciences. Oxford University Press.
Bellare Nirmala: Reading Strategies. Vol. 1 and 2. Oxford University Press, 1998
Frailley L.E.: A Handbook of Business Letters.
