ENGLISH WRITING AND COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS

Paper Code: 
ABFS 201
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Learning outcome

 (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

On the completion of this course, the students will be able to :

 

  1. Communicate effectively in various personal and professional settings. and adapt effective communication approaches to diverse audiences and contexts, enhancing their overall communication competence.
  2. Construct grammatically correct sentences and use appropriate vocabulary, idioms, and phrases to express themselves accurately and eloquently.
  3. Develop strong writing skills with a focus on cohesion and gain proficiency in composing letters, emails, and resumes that are appropriate for different purposes and audiences.
  4. Effectively convey information, summarize discussions, and document decisions in a professional and organized manner.
  5. Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective presentations, welcome addresses, vote of thanks speeches, group discussions, and interviews.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Practical cases Demonstration, Power point presentation.    

 Learning activities for the students:                              Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Live practical problems analysis

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

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Communication:

Definition, Types (Verbal and Non-verbal), process and Barriers, Listening and Speaking Skills

6.00
Unit II: 
Grammar:

• Sentences, Types and Structure, Parts of Speech, Direct –Indirect, Active Passive
• Vocabulary- Synonyms, Antonyms Prefix, Suffix, Idioms, Phrases

6.00
Unit III: 
Effective Writing Skills-I

• Cohesion
• Letters, E- mail, Resume

6.00
Unit IV: 
Effective Writing Skills-II

• Report-Writing, Notice, Agenda and Minutes of the Meeting

6.00
Unit V: 
Public Speaking

• Presentation skills, Welcome Address and Vote of Thanks, Group Discussion, Interview

Essential Readings: 

• Raymond Murphy, Essential English Grammar, New Delhi: Cambridge University Press, 1992.
• 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.
• Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication. OUP, 2006.

References: 

Suggested Readings:
• 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.
• Rajendra Pal, J. S. Korlahalli, Essentials of Business Communication, S.Chand, New Delhi
• Asha Kaul, Business Communication, Prentice Hall, New Delhi
• Pandey, Pareek, Madan and Sharma, Business Communication, RBD Professional Publications, Jaipur.
E-Resources :
• Swayam: https://swayam.gov.in/
• NPTEL: http://nptel.ac.in/
• DIKSHA: https://diksha.gov.in/
• E-Skill India: https://www.eskillindia.org/
• National Digital Library: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
• E-Pathshala: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
• e-PG Pathshala: https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/
• Sakshat: https://www.education.gov.in/en/technology-enabled-learning-1
Journals :
• International Journal of English Language Teaching IJELT
• Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL)
• International Journal of English Language Studies (IJELS)
• IDOSR Journal Of Communication And English

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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