SYLLABUS FOR THE FIRST YEAR B.E/B.

TECH
2011-2012
Sub. Code: EBU12KT101

ENGLISH

Credit: 3

Aim
To help learners improve their vocabulary and to enable them to use words
appropriately in different contexts
To familarise learners with different rhetorical functions of Scientific English.
To help learners develop key techniques that could be adopted while reading
texts.
To help learners develop listening skills for academic and professional purposes.
To provide practice in realizing the meaning potential of a text and to make the
learners become familiar with different reading strategies.
To help learners acquire interpretative and study skills, including library and
internet reference skills.
To train learners in organized academic and professional writing.
To develop aural competence and oral fluency of learners
To help learners achieve proficiency in the effective use of language in various
authentic career related situations.
To help learners improve their English language skills Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing. (LSRW) and the related sub skills through a variety of
participative activities.
Unit I: Language Focus (30 Hours)
1.
Word formation with prefixes and suffixes synonyms and antonyms
expanding nominal compounds framing of questions (wh pattern, yes/no questions,
tag questions) subject verb agreement tenses (simple and compound tenses)
sentence structures five major patterns (SV, SVC, SVO, SVIODO and SVOC patterns)
impersonal passive voice comparative adjectives (affirmative and negative) use of
prepositions phrasal verbs use of conditionals.
2.
Cause and effect expressions indicators of purpose and function connectives
imperatives modal verbs infinitives and gerunds reporting verbs editing varied
grammatical functions of the same word acronyms and abbreviations rules for writing
SI (system international) unit.
Suggested Activities
Giving pairs of cause and effect statement (to be linked with expressions such as because,
since, consequently, therefore and as a result of) rewriting pairs of sentences as one
sentence using indicators of purpose and function such as to, in order to and so as to
giving situational instructions (e.g. instructions for changing a punctured type)
rewriting instructions as recommendations (e.g. store the cylinders in an upright position

 cylinders should be stored in an upright position) rewriting infinitive forms as

gerunds (e.g. to modernize sick industries is difficult modernizing sick industries is
difficult) completing the sentences by indicating the conditions which are necessary for
something to happen reporting a quoted speech identifying and correcting the
mistakes in spelling and grammar in a given passage expanding acronyms which are
commonly used in science and technology (e.g. LASER, LAN, LCD, ICBM, NASA)
using appropriate units of measurement.
Suggested Activities
Using prefixes and suffixes to change the grammatical functions of words identifying
the lexical and contextual meanings of words role play activities based on a give
situation correction of errors in the given sentences providing a context for the use of
the tenses / sentence structures rewriting sentences into impersonal passive using
comparative forms of adjectives in affirmative / negative sentences if clauses the
three main types., probable condition, improbable condition and impossible condition.
Note: All examples pertaining to this unit should preferably be related to science and
technology.
Unit II : Listening (10 hours)
Extensive listening listening for general content listening to fill up information gaps
intensive listening listening for specific information note-taking guided and unguided.
Suggested Activities
Gap filling activity while listening to a text listening intently to identify the missing
words in a given text listening to a brief conversation and answering questions
listening to a discourse and filling up gaps in a worksheet taking notes during the
lecture class inferential comprehension and literal comprehension tasks based on
listening post-listening quizzes.
Note: The listening activities can be done using a worksheet in the language laboratory
or in the class room using a tape recorder.
Unit III: Speaking (20 Hours)
Oral practice developing confidence introducing oneself asking for or eliciting
information describing objects offering suggestions and recommendations
analyzing
problems
and
providing
solutions

expressing
opinions
(agreement/disagreement) giving instructions - conversation starters - discussing
topics - simple presentation - commenting and paraphrasing.
Suggested Activities
Role play activities based on real-life situations discussing travel plan/industrial visits
giving oral instructions for performing tasks at home and at work (use of imperatives)
participating in a short classroom discussion on a controversial topic (e.g. for and
against cloning) oral presentation (closed and open-ended topics related to science and
technology)

Unit IV: Reading (10 Hours)

1.
Predicting the content skimming the text understanding the gist identifying
the topic sentence and its role in each paragraph scanning inferring / identifying
lexical and contextual meanings transfer of information / note-making understanding
discourse coherence sequencing of sentences.
2.
Reading comprehension guided note-making providing a suitable title
identifying main points, supporting ideas evaluating the style (argumentative /
descriptive, etc.,) close reading drawing inferences separating facts from opinions.
Suggested Activities
Taking a quick glance at the text to predict the content reading to identify main content
and giving feedback in response to the teachers questions making a thesis statement
about the text scanning for specific information sequencing of jumbled sentences
using linguistic clues (e.g., reference words and repetitions) and semantic clues following
prepositional development study reading comprehending a passage and answering
questions of varied kinds, relating to information, inference and prediction.
Suggested Activities
Objective type comprehension questions making notes based on a passage filling the
gaps with appropriate missing words after thoroughly comprehending the given text
note-making is using a given outline unguided note-making tasks reconstructing
content from notes.
Unit V : Writing (20 Hours)
One- sentence definition and extended definition description paragraph writing (topic
sentence and its role, unity, coherence and use of cohesive expressions) process
description (use of sequencing connectives e.g. firstly, secondly, then, after, etc.,)
comparison and contrast classifying the data analyzing / interpreting the data formal
and informal letter writing editing (punctuation, spelling and grammar)
Suggested Activities
Using appropriate expressions defining / describing an object / device / instrument /
machine writing a paragraph based on information provided in a tree diagram / flow
chart / bar chart / pie chart / tables formal letters writing to officials (leave letter,
seeking permission for practical training, asking for certificates, testimonials) letter to
the editor informal letters (persuading / dissuading, thanking and congratulating friends
/ relatives) sending E-mail editing a passage (correcting the mistakes in punctuation,
spelling and grammar)
TEXT BOOKS:
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Anna University, English for Engineers
and Technologies, Vol.1 & 2, Orient Longman Ltd., 2006, 3 rd Edition.
Meenakshi Raman, Business Communication, Oxford University Press, 2007.

Reference:
Stevenson, Susan and Steve Whitmore, Strategies for Engineering Communication.
Willey Edition, 2002.
Gerson, Sheron J and Steven M Gerson, Technical Writing III Edition, Addison Wesley,
2000.

MCA (INTEGRATED)
IA10T12 ENGLISH - I
SEMESTER

UNIT I
Listening and Recognizing English Sounds.
Identification of Nouns and Verbs.
Poetry

Prose

1. Mending Wall by Robert Frost

2. Say Not The Struggle Not Availeth by Arthur Hugh Clough
3. O Captain! My Captain! By Walt Whitman
1. Spoon Feeding by W.R. Inge
2. Women Not the Weaker Sex by Mahatma Gandhi
3. Try Prayer Power by Norman Vincent Peale.

UNIT II
Writing Skills
Narration,
Dialogue writing (Situation based)
UNIT III
Grammar
Identifying Parts of Speech
Articles
Prepositions
UNIT IV
Writing Skills
Paragraph Writing, Writing short messages.
1. Text Book: Harmony An Anthology of Poems Edited by Biyot K.Tripathy. OUP.
2. Text Book: Words of Wisdom An Anthology of Modern Prose edited by Dr. S.
Subramanian, Anuchitra Publications, Chennai.

SMESTER II

IA10T22 - ENGLISH II

UNIT I
Poetry
1. Death the leveler by James Shirley
2. Ozymandias by P.B.Shelley
3. Crossing the Bar by A.L. Tennyson
Prose
1. The Variety and Unity of India by Jawaharlal Nehru
2. The Secret of Work by Swami Vivekananda
3. Indias contribution to world unity by Arnold Toynbee
UNIT II
Listening Skills
1. Local Comprehension
2. Global comprehension
3. Materials: News reports, Magazine Articles.
UNIT III
Grammar
Tense forms
UNIT IV
Speaking Skills
Self Introduction, Welcome Address, Announcements, Vote of Thanks, Giving
Instructions and Directions.
Text Book: Harmony An Anthology of Poems Edited by Biyot K.Tripathy. OUP.
Text Book: Spectrum An Anthology of Modern Prose by Dr.M.S. Nagarajan, Anuchitra
Publications, Chennai.

IA10T31 ENGLISH III

SEMESTER III

UNIT I
Reading Skills
Autobiography: Mahatma Gandhis My Experiments with Truth
(A Short Extract)

Drama: Admirable Crichton by James Barrie

UNIT II
Writing
Essay Writing
Summarizing
UNIT III
Grammar and Vocabulary
Basic Vocabulary
Sentence Conversion Active/Passive, Simple, Compound and Complex

CA0738 COMMUNICATION SKILLS

2
0

Role and importance of communication; effectiveness in oral and written communication;

technical reports; technical proposals; Research Papers, Interpersonal Communication;
business correspondence; prcis writing; memorandum; notices, agenda and minutes; oral
communication related to meetings, seminars, conferences, group discussions, etc.; use of
modern communication aids.
Scope and Objectives
To introduce the learners to the nuances of various genres of technical
communication, both oral and written
To guide students through self-study and assignments, in performing their
communicative tasks in real-life work environment.
To enable them strengthen their oral and written communication skills so that they
can achieve their professional goals more effectively.
Text Book:
Raman Meenakshi and Sangeeta Sharma, Technical Communication: Principles and
Practice, Oxford University Press, 2004
Reference Book(S):
Stevenson, Susan and Steve Whitmore, Strategies for Engineering Communication,
Wiley Edition, 2002
Gerson, Sheron J and Steven M. Gerson, Technical Writing, 3 rd Edition, Addison Wesley,
2000.

CA0748 TECHNICAL WRITING

2

Elements of effective writing; art of condensation; business letter writing; memos; formal
reports; technical proposals; conducting and participating, meetings; agenda and minutes;
strategies for writing technical descriptions, definitions, and classifications; oral
Presentation; use of graphic and audio-visual aids; editing.
Scope and Objectives
To develop communication skills required for writing effective technical reports,
proposals, business letters and other major forms of technical communication.
Text Book
Sharma R.C. and K. Mohan, Business Correspondence and Report Writing, TMH, 3 rd
Ed., 2002.
Reference Books
Mohan K and Meera Banerji, Developing Communication Skills, Macmillan India
Limited, 2000 Reprint
Sherman, C.A., Modern Technical Writing, PHI, 1968.
Bruce, M. Cooper, Writing Technical Reports, Penguin Books, 1971.
SEMESTER I

B.A [SANSKRIT]
AF11101 English I

5 Credits

Unit - I
Listening and Recognizing English Sounds. Identification of Nouns and Verbs.
Poetry

Prose

1. Mending Wall by Robert Frost

2. Say Not The Struggle Not Availeth by Arthur Hugh Clough
3. O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman
1. Spoon Feeding by W.R. Inge
2. Women Not the Weaker Sex by Mahatma Gandhi
3. Try Prayer Power by Norman Vincent Peale.

Unit II
Writing Skills
1. Narration,
2. Dialogue writing (Situation based)
Unit III
Grammar
Identifying Parts of Speech

Articles
`
Prepositions
Unit IV
Writing Skills
Paragraph Writing, Writing short messages
1. Text Book: Harmony An Anthology of Poems Edited by Biyot K.Tripathy.
OUP.
2. Text Book: Words of Wisdom An Anthology of Modern Prose edited by Dr. S.
Subramanian, Anuchitra Publications, Chennai.
SEMESTER II
Unit - I

Prose

AF11201 English II

5 Credits

1. Death the leveler by James Shirley

2. Ozymandias by P.B.Shelley
3. Crossing the Bar by A.L. Tennyson
1. The Variety and Unity of India by Jawaharlal Nehru
2. The Secret of Work by Swami Vivekananda
3. Indias contribution to world unity by Arnold Toynbee

Unit II
Listening Skills
Local Comprehension
Global comprehension
Materials: News reports, Magazine Articles.
Unit III
Grammar
Tense forms
Unit IV
Speaking Skills
Self Introduction, Welcome Address, Announcements, Vote of Thanks, Giving
Instructions and Directions
Text Book: Harmony An Anthology of Poems Edited by Biyot K.Tripathy. OUP.
Text: Spectrum An Anthology of Modern Prose by Dr.M.S. Nagarajan, Anuchitra
Publications, Chennai.

SEMESTER III

AF11301 English III

5 Credits

Unit I
1. Autobiography: Mahatma Gandhis My experiments with Truth (A short extract)
2. Drama : Admirable Crichton by James Barrie

Unit - II
Writing
1. Essay writing
2. Summarizing
Unit III
Grammar and vocabulary
1. Basic vocabulary
2. Sentence Conversion Active/passive, simple, compound and complex

SEMESTER IV

AF11401 English IV
Unit I
Novel
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Developing reading skills
1. Pronunciation of words.
2. Reading English texts
3. Reading and understanding text

5 Credits

Unit II
writing skills
1. Letter writing
Unit- III
Grammar and Vocabulary
1. Phrasal verbs
2. Clauses-conditional clauses
3. Relative clauses

B.E EEE
SEMESTER III

EE58TO77 Language Lab and Career Skills

Globalization has brought in numerous opportunities for the teaming millions with more
focus on the students overall capability apart from academic competence. Many students
particularly those from non-English medium schools find that they are not preferred due
to their inadequacy of communication Skills and Soft Skills, despite possessing sound
knowledge in their subject area along with technical capability. Keeping in view their pre
employment needs and career requirements, this course on Communication skills
Laboratory will prepare students to adapt themselves with ease to the industry
environment, thus rendering them as prospective assets to industries. The course will
equip the students with necessary communication skill that would go a long way in
helping them in their Profession.

Objectives
To equip students of Engineering and Technology with effective speaking and
listening skills in English.
To help them develop their Soft skills and people skills, which will make the
transition from College to Workplace smoother and help them to excel in their
jobs.
To enhance students performance at Placement Interviews, Group Discussions
and Recruitment Exercises.
I. PC Based Session: (Weightage- 50%)

A. English Language Lab

(25 Hours)
(18 Hours)

1. Listening Comprehension
Listening And Typing Listening and sequencing of sentences Fill in the blanks
Listening and answering the Questions.
2. Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks Cloze Exercises Vocabulary Building- Reading and Answering
Questions
3. Speaking
a) Phonetics: Intonation- Ear Training Correct Pronunciation Sound Recognition
Exercises- Common Errors in English.
b) Conversations: Face to Face Conversation- Telephone Conversation- Role Play
Activities( Students take on Role sand engage in Conversation)

B. Career Lab

(7 Hours)

1. Resume/ Report Preparation/ Letter Writing

Structuring the Resume/ Report/ Letter Writing/ E-mail Communication Samples
2. Presentation Skills
Elements of an effective Presentation- Structure of Presentation- Presentation
tools- Voice Modulation- Audience analysis- Body Language- Video Samples
3. Soft Skills
Time Management Articulateness Assertiveness Psychometrics Innovation
and Creativity Stress Management & Poise Video Samples
4. Group Discussion
Why is GD part of selection Process? Structure of GD- Moderator-led and other
GDs Strategies in GD Team Work Body Language Mock GD- Video
Samples

5. Interview Skills
Kinds of Interviews- Required Key Skills- Corporate Culture Mock InterviewVideo Samples.

II Class Room Session

(Weightage- 50%)

(25 Hours)

1. Resume/ Report Preparation/ Letter Writing: Students Prepare their Own Resume and
Report
2. Presentation Skills: Students make Presentation on given Topics
3. Group Discussion: Students participate in Group Discussions
4. Interview Skills: Students participate in Mock Interviews

B.E CIVIL ENGINEERING

EBCS5IP093 - GENERAL PROFICIENCY LAB I

UNIT I
BASICS OF COMMUNICATION:
Essential Communication Skills; Elements of Communication; Basic Models of
Communication; Frames of Reference; Purposive Communication; Channels
Of Communication; Developing Good Communication Style.
UNIT II
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH READING:
TOEFL based Reading Comprehension; Current Affairs; Vocabulary Building;
Idioms and Phrases; Basic Phonetics.
UNIT III
SPEAKING PRACTICE:
Dialogue/Conversation; Types of Conversations;
Listening Skills; Telephone Etiquette; Public Speaking; Debate.
UNIT - IV
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS:
Aptitude Tests
REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. Bovee, Courtland L and John V Thill. Business Communication Today.
Pearson Education, 2003.
2. Rymniak, Marilyn J and Janet A Shanks. TOEFL CBT Exam. Simon and
Schuster, 2002.
3. Lewis, Norman. Word Power Made Easy. Bloomsbury, 2003.
4. Nicholls, Anne. Mastering Public Speaking. Jaico Publishing House, 2003.
5. Jones, Daniel. Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary. CUP, 2003.
Aggarwal, R.S. Quantitative Aptitude. S. Chand & Co., 200

EBCS6IP093 - GENERAL PROFICIENCY LAB - II

UNIT - I
IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION:
Introduction; Verbal and Non-verbal Codes of Communication; Barriers to
Communication; Self-Assessment; SWOT Analysis; Identifying Strengths and
Weaknesses.
UNIT - II
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT:
Body Language; Non-verbal Skills; Leadership Qualities; Emotional Quotient;
Effective Time Management; Surviving Stress; Overcoming Failure; Professional
Ethics
UNIT - III
VERBAL COMMUNICATION:
Social Exchanges; Planned Speech; Extempore; Basics of Attending & Organizing
Meetings; Informal Discussions
UNIT - IV
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS:
Aptitude Tests
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mohan, Krishna and Meera Banerji. Developing Communication Skills.
Macmillan, 2002.
2. Leigh, Andrew and Michael Maynard. The Perfect Leader. Random House
Business Books, 1999.
3. Minchinton, Jerry. Maximizing Self-confidence. Jaico Publishing House,
2003.
Thorpe, Edgar. Course in Mental Ability

B.Sc Physical Education

SEMESTER I

English I
Prose
1. What Makes An Indian Smt. Indira Gandhi
2. On Forgetting
- Robert Lynd
3. The Curse of Untouchability - M.K.Gandhi
Poetry
1. A Happy Life
2. Laugh and Be Merry

Work Book
1. Listening/Reading Comprehension
2. Reference Skills
3. Translation
4. Letter Writing
Grammar
Transitive and Intransitive Verb, Active and Passive Voice, Articles, Sentence
Pattern, Preposition, Question Tags, Gerund and Conjunctions.
References:
David Green- Contemporary English Grammar, Structure and Composition.
P.S. Shyamala Rao A Galaxy of Precious prose, Blacky Books, Chennai

SEMESTER II
Prose

Poetry

English- II

1. What is Yoga
2. University Days
3. Worldly Wisdom
1. The Daffodils
2. The Tiger

- Nergis Dalal
- James Thurber
- Earl of Chesterfield

- William Wordsworth
- William Blake

Workbook
Comprehension Passages, Rearranging Jumbled Sentences, Making Meaningful
Sentences, Letter Writing.
Grammar
Concord or Agreement of Verb with the Subject- Simple Complex and
Compound- Degrees of Comparison- Auxiliary and Model Auxiliaries- Suffixes
and Prefixes- Verbs- Moods and Tense.
References:
David Green- Contemporary English Grammar, Structure and Composition.
P.S. Shyamala Rao A Galaxy of Precious prose, Blacky Books, Chennai
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