Syllabus Communication Skills (English) - (311303) Learning Scheme Credits Actual Contact Hrs./Week SLH NLH Paper Duration CL TL LL 3 - 2 1 6 3 3 Assessment Scheme Theory Based on LL & TL Based on SL Total Marks Practical FA-TH SA-TH Total FA - PR SA - PR SLA Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min 30 70 100 40 25 10 - - 25 10 150 Unit Theory Learning Outcomes (TLO’s) aligned to CO’s Learning content mapped with Theory Learning Outcomes (TLO’s) and CO’s Unit - I Vocabulary 1.1 Use transcription to pronounce words correctly. 1.2 Use prefix and suffix for flexibility and precision in language. 1.3 Employ synonyms and antonyms to express similarity and contrast between words. 1.4 Use Homophones to expand their vocabulary. 1.5 Make use of the collocations correctly. 1.1 Phonetics : Vowels (12) Consonants (24) Diphthongs (8). 1.2 Prefix & Suffix : Definition & Examples, List of common prefixes and suffixes. 1.3 Synonyms & Antonyms : Vocabulary expansion, Context & Usage. 1.4 Homophones : Identifying Homophones, Meaning & Context, Vocabulary Expansion. 1.5 Collocations : Definition & identification, Types of collocations. (Chapter - 1) Unit - II Paragraph and Dialogue Writing 2.1 Formulate paragraphs with synchronized sentence structure on the given situation / topic. 2.2 Develop dialogues to practice language skill in a structured and meaningful way. 2.1 Types of paragraphs: Technical, Descriptive, Narrative. 2.2 Dialogue Writing: i Greetings ii. Development iii. Closing Sentence. (Chapter - 2) Unit - III Comprehension (Seen and Unseen Passages) 3.1 Respond to the given questions of the specified passage. 3.2 Formulate sentences using new words. 3.3 Use correct syntax to construct meaningful sentences for the given situation. 3.4 Respond to the questions on the given seen & unseen passages. 3.1 1 Passages from MSBTE workbook 1. Say No to Plastic bags 2. Interview of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam 3. Maximum Achievements 4. Be Remarkable 5. Arunima Sinha : A Biography 6. Roses of Gratitude. 3.2 Importance of Comprehension. 3.3 Unseen Passages. 3.4 Interpretation of passages in written and Spoken form. (Chapter - 3) Unit - IV CommunicativeLanguage 4.1 Describe technical objects with specifications. 4.2 Explain the given picture in grammatically correct language. 4.3 Diary Entry on situations 4.4 Translate from English to Marathi/Hindi- vice versa. 4.1 Technical objects : i. Heading ii. Description of technical objects. 4.2 Picture Description : i. Situational picture ii. Describe in your own words. 4.3 Diary Entry : i. Date ii. Content iii. Name of the writer. 4.4 Translation of paragraph from English to Marathi/Hindi Vice versa. (Question not to be asked on Translation in Theory Examination). (Chapter - 4) Unit - V Presentation Skills 5.1 Cultivate/Develop habit of being presentable. 5.2 Formulate speeches for occasions. 5.3 Prepare power point presentation. 5.4 Use appropriate body language for effective communication. 5.1 Dressing & Grooming : i. Dressing for the occasion ii. Proper grooming. 5.2 Speech Writing : i. Situation ii. Salutations iii. Introduction of the topic iv. Description/Body v. Conclusion 5.3 Power Point Presentation : i. Layout ii. Font size iii. Color combination 5.4 Kinesics : i. Facial expressions ii Eye contact iii Postures iv Gestures (Chapter - 5)
