Communicative English
Communicative English
L-P-T:Cr. 3-0-0: 3
Objective: To facilitate computer-aided multi-media instruction enabling individualized and independent
language learning
To bring about a consistent accent and intelligibility in their pronunciation of English by providing an
opportunity for practice in speaking
To improve the fluency in spoken English and neutralize mother tongue influence
To train students to use language appropriately for interviews, group discussion and public speaking
Outcome Better Understanding of nuances of language through audio- visual experience and group activities
Neutralization of accent for intelligibility
Speaking with clarity and confidence thereby enhancing employability skills of the
Students
UNIT – I:
Introduction to Communication: Definition, Concept, Process and Elements – Types of
Communication - Informal vs. Formal expression - Verbal and non-verbal communication -
kinesics - Barriers to effective communication - Language skills and effective techniques: Oral,
aural, Writing and Reading.
UNIT – II:
Sounds in English: Vowels and Consonants - Vocabulary-Jargon-rate of speech, pitch, tone -
Clarity of voice - Tenses, Idiomatic distortions - Formal and informal interviews–ambiance and
polemics - Methods - eliciting and giving information, recruiting, performance appraisal
UNIT – III:
Technical presentations–participation in meetings- chairing sessions - Letter Writing - Business
letters and types– format – effectiveness - Technical Report writing – Types of reports- Progress
reports, Outline reports – Annual reports – format - Synopsis and thesis writing
TEXT BOOKS:
Essentials of Business Communication, Rajendra Pal, J S Korlaha : Sultan Chand& Sons
Essentials of Business Communication, Mary Elllen Guffey, Dana Loewy : Cengage learning
Communication Skills for Engineers, Dr. Sunita Mishra, Dr. C. Muralikrishna : Pearson education
MATERIAL:
Advanced Communication Skills: MTD Training and Ventus Publication
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Communication skills, Sanjay Kumar and Pushpa Lata, Oxford publications
Cliffs Test Preparation for GRE and TOEFL: Computer Based Test, IDG Books. India(P) Ltd..
UNIT – I: Listening
Listening to pre-recorded short episodes, conversations, passages, stories, news bulletin,
speeches by famous personalities – Listening for general and specific information etc.,
REFERENCE BOOKS:
A Course of English Pronunciation - J D O’Connor – BBC
Linguaphone - UK
The Language Laboratory and Language Learning – Dahim Longman, London, 1967.
Marin J.R.: Factual Writing: Exploring and Challenging Social reality. Oxford University Press.
1990
Hamp-Lyons L. & Heasley B.: Study Writing. A course in written English for Academic and
Professional Purposes. Cambridge University Press, 1987.
Bhasker W.W.S & Prabhu N.S.: English through Reading. Vols. 1 and 2. Macmilian, 1975.
Mohan Krishna & Singh N.P.: Speaking English Effectively. Macmilian, 1995
Mohan Krishna & Banerji Meera: Developing Communication Skills. Macmilian 1990.
Widdowson H.G.: English in Focus. English for Social Sciences. Oxford University Press.
Bellare Nirmala: Reading Strategies. Vol. 1 and 2. Oxford University Press, 1998