Functional English: conversation skills – asking questions, requests, doubts, engage in conversation – different types of communication - verbal and non-verbal, body language.
Teaching Grammar: grammar games, exercises.
Teaching Vocabulary: language games, exercises.
Reading and appreciating stories, poems, essays – listening and appreciating video lectures – comprehensive questions and answers.
Lab: Presentation skills – appreciation of videos, songs – role plays – debates – extemporizes – group presentations – introduction to technical writing – technical writing, how to write minutes, reports, and project proposals.
Same as Reference
Garner, A., Conversationally Speaking: Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and Social Effectiveness, McGraw-Hill (1997).
Bechtle, M., Confident conversation: how to communicate successfully in any situation, revell (2008).
Brown, S. and Smith, D., Active Listening with Speaking, Cambridge Univ. Press (2007).
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO1: Understand and learn the significance of effective communication skills through learning life skills which are not hinged on traditional pedagogy.
CO2: Improved listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and confidence to become successful English speakers.
CO3: Understand significance of verbal and non-verbal communication in their personal and professional life
CO4: Enhance the students body language, social etiquette, presentation skills, assertive communication skills, active listening and technical writing skills.
CO5: Develop critical and creative thinking by becoming active components in the nation building