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    GC Women University, Sialkot 1-6

    ENG-105
    Functional English

    BS Programs

    Instructor: Ahmad Mujtaba Ali


    Course Title Functional English
    Course Code ENG-105
    Credit Hours 3
    Category BS (General Education)
    Introduction to the The course is designed to equip students with language skills for effective communication in diverse real-
    Course 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, 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 of language on diverse audiences. Students will learn to communicate inclusively and display a
    strong 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 their functional
    interactions.

    Department of English
    GC Women University, Sialkot 2-6

    Course Objectives The course uses an integrated approach to language teaching that teaches all the four language skills—
    listening, speaking, reading, and writing—in natural settings. The students are encouraged to respond
    through pair and group work and active learning strategies, such as role play, debates, presentations, and
    brainstorming. The students are encouraged to use online resources in conjunction with the course guide and
    make the best use of interactive exercises on various websites. This course links learning approaches with
    assessment tasks to provide Student Teachers with the opportunity to accept responsibility for their own
    learning.
    Course outcomes After completing this course, the students will be able to:

    • Apply enhanced English communication skills through effective use of word choices, grammar, and
    sentence structure.
    • Comprehend a variety of literary / non-literary written and spoken texts in English.
    • Effectively express information, ideas, and opinions in written and spoken English.
    • Recognize inter-cultural variations in the use of English language and to effectively adapt their
    communication style and content based on diverse cultural and social contexts.

    Department of English
    GC Women University, Sialkot 3-6

    Books and Reading • “Understanding and Using English Grammar” by Betty Schrampfer Azar
    Material
    • “English Grammar in Use” by Raymond Murphy
    • “The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation” by Jane Straus and Lester Kaufman
    • “English for Specific Purposes: A Learning-centred Approach” by Tom Hutchinson and Alan Waters
    • “Cambridge English for Job-hunting” by Colm Downes
    • “Practical English Usage” by Michael Swan
    • “Reading Literature and Writing Argument” by Alan Merickel and Missy James
    • “Improving Reading: Strategies, Resources, and Common Core Connections” by by Jerry Johns, Susan
    Lenski
    • “Comprehension: A Paradigm for Cognition” by Walter Kintsch
    • “Communication Skills for Business Professionals” by J. P. Verma and Meenakshi Raman
    • “A Conversation Book 2: English in Everyday Life” by Tina Kasloff Carver, Sandra Douglas Fotinos-
    Riggs
    • “Oxford Practice Grammar” by John Eastwood
    • “A Practical English Grammar” by A. J. Thomson and A. V. Martinet
    • “High School English Grammar and Composition” by H. Martin and P. C. Wren
    • Essentials of Business Communication by Mary Ellen Guffey
    BBC. Learning English.
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
    British Council. Learn English.
    • https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

    Department of English
    GC Women University, Sialkot 4-6

    Assessment Criteria Sessional Mid Term Final Exams Total


    25% 35% 40% 100%
    Quizzes 05
    Assignments 05
    Presentations 05 35 40 100
    Class Participations* 10
    *(Completion of Classroom Tasks, Activity Sheets etc.)

    Recommendations for
    Source Learning Activities
    Week Lecture Topic
    (Book-Chapter No. Section No.) (Assignments, Test,
    Quizzes and Project)
    1 Communicative Grammar – Word
    Classes: Noun, Pronoun, Adjective
    1
    2 Communicative Grammar – Word
    Classes: Verb, Adverb
    3 Communicative Grammar – Word
    Classes: Preposition, Conjunction,
    2 Interjection Class Participation # 1
    4 Communicative Grammar: Use of
    Articles, Subject-Verb-Agreement
    5 Communicative Grammar: Verb Tenses
    3 6 Communicative Grammar: Verb
    Tenses, Fragments, Run-ons, Modifiers
    7 Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound,
    Complex, Compound-Complex
    4 8 Vocabulary Building: Contextual Quiz # 1
    Usage, Synonyms, Antonyms,
    Hyponymy, Polysemy, Homonymy
    9 Vocabulary Building: Idiomatic
    5 Assignment # 1
    Expressions, Collocation, Oxymoron

    Department of English
    GC Women University, Sialkot 5-6

    10 Word Formation: Neologisms/Coinage,


    Borrowings, Compounding, Blending,
    Clipping
    11 Word Formation: Backformation,
    Conversion, Acronyms, Derivation,
    6
    Affixation
    12 Sound Production and Pronunciation
    13 Reading Comprehension: Meaning,
    Identify Main Idea/Topic Sentence
    7 Class Participation # 2
    14 Reading Comprehension: Skimming and
    Scanning
    15 Reading Comprehension: Inference,
    SQ4R, Critical Reading
    8
    16 Reading Comprehension: Fact and
    Opinion, Relevance of Information
    9 MID TERM
    17 Understanding Context, Purpose,
    10 Audience, and Tone Class Participation # 3
    18 Paragraph Writing
    19 Structuring Documents: Introduction,
    Body, Conclusion, and Formatting
    11 Quiz # 2
    20 Structuring Documents: Introduction,
    Body, Conclusion, and Formatting
    21 Principles of Communication: 7 C’s
    22 Listening Skills: Barriers to Effective
    12 Assignment # 2
    Listening, Tips for Becoming an
    Active Listener
    23 Inclusivity in Communication: Cross-
    Cultural Communication
    13
    24 Inclusivity in Communication: Gender-
    neutral Language, Stereotypes

    Department of English
    GC Women University, Sialkot 6-6

    25 Public Speaking: Overcoming Stage


    Fright, Voice Modulation, and Body
    Language
    14 Class Participation # 4
    26 Presentation Skills: Organizing Content,
    Visual Aids, and Engaging the
    Audience
    27 Presentation Skills: Self-Introduction
    15 28 Informal Communication: Small Talk, Quiz # 3
    Networking, Conversational Skills
    29 Professional Writing: Emails
    16
    30 Professional Writing: Formal Letters
    31 Professional Writing: Memos, Reports
    17 Presentations
    32 End of Course Revision
    18 FINAL TERM

    Department of English

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