Functional English and Communication Skills (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25CBFS101
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students with a foundational theoretical understanding of English language and
communication principles, enabling them to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in diverse vocational
settings.

Course Outcomes: 
Course Outcome (COs):
Course Learning outcomes
(at course level)
 
Learning and
teaching strategies
 
Assessment
Strategies
 
Course
Code
 
Course
Title
 
25CBFS101
 
Functional
English and
Communicat
ion Skills
(Theory)
 
CO1: Understand and apply basic
English grammar and vocabulary
effectively in everyday and workplace
contexts.
CO2: Develop basic reading
comprehension skills to understand
simple texts, instructions, and
workplace documents.
CO3: Acquire foundational writing
skills to compose short, clear, and
grammatically correct sentences and
paragraphs for various purposes.
CO4: Demonstrate basic active
listening skills and participate
effectively in simple spoken
interactions.
CO5: Recognize the importance of
non-verbal communication and
demonstrate appropriate professional
etiquette in different settings.
CO 6: Contribute effectively in course-
specific interaction
 
Approach in
teaching:
Blended
Learning,
Collaborative
approach,
Interactive
Lectures,
Discussion, Group
Projects, PowerPoint
presentation.
Learning activities
for the students:
Self-learning
assignments, Seminar
presentations, Case
Study Analysis,
Brainstorming activities
 
Internal
Assessment
(e.g., Class
tests, CA Test,
Semester end
examinations,
Quiz,
Evaluation of
student
Presentations,
Semester End
Examination
(written test
covering grammar,
vocabulary, reading
comprehension,
and basic writing,
with potential short
answer questions
on spoken
communication and
etiquette concepts)

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Basics of English Grammar and Vocabulary

Parts of Speech (Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb - basic identification
and usage), Tenses (Simple Present, Present Continuous, Simple Past - basic
structure and application),
 Subject-Verb Agreement, Basic Sentence Structure (Subject, Verb, Object),
Common Vocabulary related to daily life and basic work contexts, Synonyms
and Antonyms (basic level)

6.00
Unit II: 
Reading Comprehension

Identifying the main idea of a short passage, understanding simple instructions
and directions, extracting specific information from short texts,
 understanding basic workplace notices and emails,
 Developing vocabulary through reading context.

6.00
Unit III: 
Basic Writing Skills

Writing simple and grammatically correct sentences, Constructing short
paragraphs on familiar topics, writing basic messages, notes, and short emails,
filling out simple forms and applications,
 Using basic punctuation (full stop, comma, question mark).

6.00
Unit IV: 
Basic Spoken Communication and Listening Skills

 Greeting and introducing oneself and others, engaging in simple conversations on
familiar topics Asking and answering basic question,
 Identifying the main points in simple spoken instructions or announcements,
practicing active listening cues (nodding, eye contact).

6.00
Unit V: 
Non-Verbal Communication and Professional Etiquette

 Understanding the importance of non-verbal cues (body language, facial
expressions, gestures), Recognizing and interpreting different non-verbal signals,
developing awareness of personal space and time management, demonstrating
basic professional etiquette in a classroom and potential workplace setting
(punctuality, politeness, basic email etiquette).

Essential Readings: 

1. Raymond Murphy, Essential English Grammar, New Delhi: Cambridge University Press, 1992.
2. Gupta, H.C. and S.G. Telang. Business Communication. Wisdom Publications, 2009.
3. Hooper, J.S. A Quick English Reference. OUP, 1981.
4. Mathew, M.J. Business Communication. RBSA Publishers, 2002.
5. Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication. OUP, 2006.

References: 

Shrikhande, Rajan. Business Communication and Executive Effectiveness. Symbiosis Centre for
Distance Learning, 2004.
2. Thomson A.J and A.V. Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. OUP, 1997.
3. Rajendra Pal, J. S. Korlahalli, Essentials of Business Communication, S.Chand, New Delhi
4. Asha Kaul, Business Communication, Prentice Hall, New Delhi
5. Pandey, Pareek, Madan and Sharma, Business Communication, RBD Professional Publications, Jaipur.
e- Resources :
1. Swayam: https://swayam.gov.in/
2. NPTEL: http://nptel.ac.in/
3. DIKSHA: https://diksha.gov.in/
4. E-Skill India: https://www.eskillindia.org/
5. National Digital Library: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
6. E-Pathshala: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
7. e-PG Pathshala: https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/
8. Sakshat: https://www.education.gov.in/en/technology-enabled-learning-1
9. International Journal of English Language Teaching IJELT
10. Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL)
11. International Journal of English Language Studies (IJELS)
IDOSR Journal Of Communication And En

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