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What is the primary aim of the English Communication course?
What is the primary aim of the English Communication course?
The aim of the course is to help students become familiar with nuances of grammar and build confidence in their ability to learn grammar.
Which of the following is NOT a heading under which the English Communication course is offered?
Which of the following is NOT a heading under which the English Communication course is offered?
The course aims to help learners understand the variety of English exhibited through its dependence on grammar.
The course aims to help learners understand the variety of English exhibited through its dependence on grammar.
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What are the two major areas of focus for the course in terms of English usage?
What are the two major areas of focus for the course in terms of English usage?
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According to the course outcomes, recognizing errors in English usage is not considered essential for improving one's competence in the language.
According to the course outcomes, recognizing errors in English usage is not considered essential for improving one's competence in the language.
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What specific skill is expected to be improved in students through the course?
What specific skill is expected to be improved in students through the course?
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Reading for life is considered irrelevant to the skill development of students in the English Communication course.
Reading for life is considered irrelevant to the skill development of students in the English Communication course.
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What specific skill related to writing is highlighted as important for academic life?
What specific skill related to writing is highlighted as important for academic life?
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What is the purpose of providing practice exercises in the English Communication course?
What is the purpose of providing practice exercises in the English Communication course?
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The course content specifically mentions exercises focused on expressing opinions and beliefs using correct sentence structures.
The course content specifically mentions exercises focused on expressing opinions and beliefs using correct sentence structures.
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What type of sentence structure is typically used for expressing future plans, goals, and expectations in the English language?
What type of sentence structure is typically used for expressing future plans, goals, and expectations in the English language?
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The course content emphasizes the importance of practicing sentence structure to enhance the ability to effectively convey possibilities and probabilities.
The course content emphasizes the importance of practicing sentence structure to enhance the ability to effectively convey possibilities and probabilities.
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What type of questions are used to elicit responses that require the use of wh- words (who, what, when, where, why)?
What type of questions are used to elicit responses that require the use of wh- words (who, what, when, where, why)?
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The course content covers the use of the passive voice in official letters.
The course content covers the use of the passive voice in official letters.
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What specific type of communication emphasizes the use of formal English with a focus on clear and concise language?
What specific type of communication emphasizes the use of formal English with a focus on clear and concise language?
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The course content explicitly outlines strategies for drafting cover letters.
The course content explicitly outlines strategies for drafting cover letters.
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What is the main purpose of the "Introduction to Reading Skills" unit in the course?
What is the main purpose of the "Introduction to Reading Skills" unit in the course?
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The "Technical Writing" unit focuses primarily on producing academic writing in English language.
The "Technical Writing" unit focuses primarily on producing academic writing in English language.
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What is the objective of "Academic Writing in English" unit within the course?
What is the objective of "Academic Writing in English" unit within the course?
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The course content emphasizes the importance of using a formal tone when writing abstract writing.
The course content emphasizes the importance of using a formal tone when writing abstract writing.
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What is a key principle emphasized in the course when it comes to using language in the writing of scientific abstracts?
What is a key principle emphasized in the course when it comes to using language in the writing of scientific abstracts?
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The course content suggests that students need to practice their speaking skills by participating in short seminar presentations.
The course content suggests that students need to practice their speaking skills by participating in short seminar presentations.
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What is the objective of the "Introduction to Writing Skills" unit in the course?
What is the objective of the "Introduction to Writing Skills" unit in the course?
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The course content emphasizes the crucial role of language use in formal reportage.
The course content emphasizes the crucial role of language use in formal reportage.
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What is the primary aim of the "Official Communication" unit in the course?
What is the primary aim of the "Official Communication" unit in the course?
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The "Internal Assessment" section of the course content highlights the importance of students being able to understand different dialects.
The "Internal Assessment" section of the course content highlights the importance of students being able to understand different dialects.
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What specific type of letter is mentioned as an example of formal communication in the course content?
What specific type of letter is mentioned as an example of formal communication in the course content?
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The use of email communication in official settings, particularly with international institutions, is not mentioned in the course content.
The use of email communication in official settings, particularly with international institutions, is not mentioned in the course content.
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What is the objective of the "CV drafting" section in the course content?
What is the objective of the "CV drafting" section in the course content?
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The "Official Communication" unit covers the use of informal language in official letters.
The "Official Communication" unit covers the use of informal language in official letters.
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What specific aspect of speaking skills is emphasized in the "Internal Assessment" section as being crucial for effective communication?
What specific aspect of speaking skills is emphasized in the "Internal Assessment" section as being crucial for effective communication?
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Study Notes
English Communication Course
- Course Objective: Help students become familiar with grammar nuances and build confidence in its learnable nature, increasing awareness of the language's grammar dependence and variety.
- Course Structure: Offered under four sections: Grammar, Listening & Speaking, Basics of Reading, Basics of Writing.
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Course Level Learning Outcomes:
- Identify non-standard English (written/spoken).
- Correct usage errors.
- Improve language competence.
- Understand regional English accents.
- Speak English confidently and intelligibly.
- Understand the importance of reading for life.
- Develop reading interest.
- Comprehend unfamiliar texts.
- Understand the importance of writing in academic settings.
- Write simple sentences without grammatical or spelling errors.
Unit-I: Major Grammatical Categories in English
- Focus: Correctness, error correction in sentences, and practice exercises.
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Topics:
- Simple sentences (using primary auxiliaries).
- Descriptive sentences.
- Expressing possibilities/probabilities (using 'can,' 'may,' etc).
- Expressing future plans/expectations/declarations (using 'shall,' 'will').
- Expressing obligations/responsibilities (using 'should,' 'ought,' etc).
- Expressing possessions (using 'have,' 'has,' 'had').
- Subject-Verb Agreement.
- Articles, Prepositions.
- Modal Verbs.
- Active & Passive voice.
- Sentence types (Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory).
- Question types (Wh-, Yes/No, Tag).
Unit-II: Reading Skills Introduction
- Focus: Different text types (narrative, descriptive, extrapolative), reading comprehension.
Unit-III: Writing Skills Introduction
- Focus: Technical writing (e.g., reports, proposals).
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Sub-topics:
- Report writing (news reports, project reports, event reports).
- Academic writing: abstract writing (formats, research articles, keywords).
- Proposal abstracts.
Unit-IV: Official Communication
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I. Letter Writing:
- Formal letter formats.
- Passive voice use.
- Formal English usage.
- Letters (request, joining, invitations, etc).
- Email communication.
- Communicating with foreign faculties/universities.
- Impersonal English language use.
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II. CV Drafting:
- CV formats.
- Quantitative/qualitative data.
- Dynamic CVs.
- Cover letter writing.
Course Assessment
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Areas of assessment:
- Listening skills to various dialects.
- Pronunciation/speech fluency.
- Intelligibility in short seminar presentations.
Suggested Readings
- Various books on reading, writing, and English grammar are listed.
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Test your understanding of major grammatical categories in English. This quiz focuses on correctness and error correction in sentences, featuring practice exercises to enhance your language competence. Perfect for students looking to boost their confidence in English communication.
