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    Paper Code GENG-101 Cr.

    Hrs 03

    Paper Title FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH

    Domain General Education Course

    DESCRIPTION

    This course is designed to equip students with essential language skills for effectivecommunication
    in diverse real-world scenarios. It focuses on developing proficiency in English language usage:
    word choices, grammar and sentence structure. In addition, the course will enable students to grasp
    nuanced messages and tailor their communication effectively through application of
    comprehension and analytical skills in listening and reading. Moreover, the course encompasses a
    range of practical communication aspects including professional writing, public speaking, and
    everyday conversation, ensuring that students are equipped for both academic and professional
    spheres. An integral part of the course is fostering a deeper understanding of the impact oflanguage
    on diverse audiences. Students will learn to communicate inclusivelyand displayastrong
    commitment to cultural awareness in their language use. Additionally, the course will enable them
    to navigate the globalized world with ease and efficacy, making a positive impact in theirfunctional
    interactions.

    COURSELEARNINGOUTCOMES

    Bytheendofthiscourse,studentswillbeableto:
    1. ApplyenhancedEnglishcommunicationskillsthrougheffectiveuseofwordchoices,
    grammar and sentence structure.
    2. Comprehendavarietyofliterary/ non-literarywritten and spoken textsinEnglish.
    3. Effectivelyexpressinformation,ideasandopinionsinwrittenandspoken English.
    4. Recognizeinter-culturalvariationsintheuseofEnglishlanguageandtoeffectivelyadapt their
    communication style and content based on diverse cultural and social contexts.

    SYLLABUS

    1. FoundationsofFunctionalEnglish:
     Vocabularybuilding(contextualusage,synonyms,antonymsandidiomatic
    expressions)
     Communicativegrammar(subject-verb-agreement,verbtenses,fragments,run-ons,
    modifiers, articles, word classes, etc.)
     Wordformation(affixation,compounding,clipping,backformation,etc.)
     Sentencestructure(simple,compound,complex andcompound-complex)
     Soundproductionandpronunciation
    2. ComprehensionandAnalysis:
     Understandingpurpose,audienceandcontext
     Contextualinterpretation(tones,biases,stereotypes,assumptions,inferences,etc.)
     Readingstrategies(skimming,scanning,SQ4R,criticalreading,etc.)
     Activelistening(overcominglisteningbarriers,focusedlistening, etc.)
    3. EffectiveCommunication:
     Principlesofcommunication(clarity,coherence,conciseness,courteousness,
    correctness, etc.)
     Structuringdocuments(introduction,body,conclusionand formatting)
     Inclusivityincommunication(gender-neutrallanguage,stereotypes,cross-cultural
    communication, etc.)
     Publicspeaking(overcomingstagefright,voicemodulationandbodylanguage)
     Presentationskills(organizationcontent,visualaidsandengagingthe audience)
     Informalcommunication (smalltalk,networkingandconversational skills)
     Professionalwriting(businesse-mails,memos,reports,formalletters,etc.)

    PRACTICALREQUIREMENTS

    As part of the overall learning requirements, students will also be exposed to relevant simulations,
    role-playsandreal-lifescenariosandwillberequiredtoapplyskillsacquiredthroughoutthecourse in the
    form of a final project.

    SUGGESTEDINSTRUCTIONAL/READINGMATERIAL

    1. “UnderstandingandUsingEnglishGrammar”byBettySchrampferAzar.
    2. “EnglishGrammarinUse”byRaymond Murphy.
    3. “TheBlueBook ofGrammar andPunctuation” byJaneStraus.
    4. “EnglishforSpecificPurposes:ALearning-CenteredApproach”byTomHutchinsonand Alan
    Waters.
    5. “CambridgeEnglishforJob-hunting”byColmDownes.
    6. “PracticalEnglishUsage”byMichaelSwan.
    7. “ReadingLiteratureandWritingArgument”byMissyJamesandAlanP. Merickel.
    8. “ImprovingReading:Strategies,Resources,andCommonCoreConnections”byJerryJohns and
    Susan Lenski.
    9. “Comprehension:AParadigmforCognition”byWalter Kintsch.
    10. “CommunicationSkillsforBusinessProfessionals”byJ.P.VermaandMeenakshiRaman.

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