English Communication Skills-I - LAMRIN University Past Paper PDF

LAMRIN TECH SKILLS UNIVERSITY PUNJAB University School of Engineering & Technology Course UGC CBCS: AEC 1 Year – Sem I Theory Course Offered School: USET Dept: Common for all B.Tech by: LTSU Bran...

LAMRIN TECH SKILLS UNIVERSITY PUNJAB University School of Engineering & Technology Course UGC CBCS: AEC 1 Year – Sem I Theory Course Offered School: USET Dept: Common for all B.Tech by: LTSU Branches 1 Course UGEC-201 Code 2 Course Title English Communication Skills-I 3 Credits 3 4 Contact Hours (L-T- 3-0-0 P) 5 Course The course aims to Objectives Augment students’ overall communication and interpersonal skills by making them realise the importance of good oral and written English Language in professional life. Enrich their reading capability with special emphasis on expanding vocabulary and grammatical formations. Build exceptional speaking, reading and writing skills by correcting grammatical errors and pronunciation through practice. Enhances soft skills by fostering self-awareness, confidence and a positive attitude in students' ability to communicate effectively in English. 6 Course Apply non-verbal and soft skills effectively to attain expertise Outcomes in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills (LSRW Skills). Apply correct contextual and comprehensible written text and speech in a wide range of communication situations. Demonstrate linguistic competence while speaking and writing through accuracy in grammar, intonation, pronunciation and vocabulary. Evaluate information as critical readers, speakers and writers applying ethics in communication and being sensitive in cross cultural communication. 7 Outline Syllabus: Lecture Hours - 40 Unit-A GRAMMAR: Parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, interjection; Tenses: Simple present, simple past, simple Future, present continuous, past continuous, future continuous, present perfect, past perfect, future perfect;  Use of Articles (a, an, the); Basic Sentence formation- simple sentences.[8hrs] Unit – B COMMUNICATION: Introduction, significance, factors, process; Perspectives of Communication-Meaning, Language, Visual Perception, Other factors affecting our perspective - Feelings, Environment, Past Experiences, Prejudices, Types of communication- verbal and non-verbal; Verbal communication: speaking clearly,voice modulation, professional communication, non-professional communication Non-verbal communication: the communication body, studying body language, distance and positioning, body orientation; [8hrs] UNIT- C WRITING Essay writing: Writing introduction and conclusion, Body Paragraphs, Describing, Defining, Classifying, Providing examples or evidence; Paragraph writing- précis, summary. Letters- formal and informal Emails- Complaints, enquiries, goodwill, appraisal; Notice writing; Comprehensionsolving; Corporate writing- Proofreading; Digital content writing- blog writing and websites. [9hrs] UNIT- D READING AND LISTENING Basic Listening Skills: Introduction, process of listening, types, Hearing Vs.Listening, Barriers to Listening. Self-Awareness, Qualities of a Good Listener, Difference between active and passive Listening, Becoming an Active Listener. Reading Comprehension: survey, question, read, recite, and review. Various Techniques of reading: Skimming, Scanning, Intensive and Extensive Reading. [7hrs]  UNIT- E Building Advanced Vocabulary An introduction to Phrases and idioms; Words often confused; Synonyms and antonyms; Learning words through situationsfrom the text from assigned Text (Book)Communication skills by Sanjay Kumar and Pushp Lata.[8hrs] 8