PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

FIRST SEMESTER

Course
Code

Course Title

Organization Behavior

Lecture (L)
Hours Per
Week

Tutorial
(T)
Hours
Per
Week

Practical /
Field work
(P) Hours
Per Week

Total
Credit

MBA 101

MBA 102 Accounting for Management

Economic Analysis
MBA 103

MBA 104 Marketing Management

MBA 105 Information Technology for

Managers
Quantitative Techniques in
MBA 106 Management
Business Communication I
MBA 142

MBA 143 Behavioural Science I

Foreign Language I
French
MBA 144

German

MBA 145 Spanish

MBA 146

Total

26

Page
No.

ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOUR
Course Code: MBA 101

Credit Units: 04

Course Objectives
To help the students gain knowledge about the functions and responsibilities of the manager and to
provide students an understanding of Human Behaviour in organizations at individual, group and
organizational level so as to enhance their managerial effectiveness.

Course Contents
Module I: Introduction to Self and Management
The Transactional Analysis, Managing and Managers, The Challenges of Management, The Practice
and Study of Management, Schools of Management
Module II: Individual
Learning, Perception, Personality, Conflict Management, Motivation and Job Performance
Module III: Individual in the Group
Group Processes, Introduction to team, Leadership, Power and Politics
Module IV: Individual in the Organization
Organizational Structure, Organizational Design, Organizational Culture

Examination Scheme
Components
Weightage (%)

CPA

TP

Q/S

ME

EE

10

70

References

Greenberg, J. & Baron, R.A. (2005), Behaviour in Organizations, Pearson Education.

John W. Newstrom and Keith Davis, (1993), Organizational Behaviour: Human Behaviour at
Work, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Luthans, F. (2005), Organizational Behaviour, McGraw Hill International Edition.
R. D. Agarwal, (1995), Organisation and Management, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Robbins, S.P. (2005), Organizational Behaviour,(11th Edn.), Prentice Hall India.
Schermerhorn, J.R. Jr.; Hunt, J.G. & Osborn, R.N. (1985), Managing Organizational Behaviour,
John Wiley & Sons.
Srivastava, S. (2000), Organizational Behaviour, Galgotia Publications.

ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT

Course Code: MBA 102

Credit Units: 04

Course Objectives
Participants in this course will develop the essential ability of all managers, to use complex accounting
information as a platform for decision-making. As the course unfolds, participants will build an
increasingly sophisticated level of understanding of the language of accounting and its key concepts.
In addition the course develops skills in interpreting earnings statements, balance sheets, and cash
flow reports. This ability to analyze financial statements will enable participants to deal more
effectively with strategic options for their businesses or business units.

Course Contents
Module I: Accounting Basics
Introduction, Foundations, Accounting policies, Accounting and management control, Branches of
accounting, Recording of transactions and classification, Trial Balance & Errors, Cash book
Module II: Final Accounts
Preparation, Adjustments, Analysis, Depreciation Accounting, Reserves & Provisions. Form and
contents of financial statements with reference to Indian Companies Act.
Module III: Financial Statement Analysis
Relation and Comparison of Accounting data and using financial statement information, Ratio
Analysis, Cash flow analysis. Determination of Existing and future capital requirement.
Module IV: Cost Accounting
Elements of cost, Cost Classification and Allocation, Cost Sheet
Module V: Management Accounting
Emergence of Management Accounting, Marginal Costing and Cost Volume Profit Analysis, Budgeting
& Variance Analysis.

Examination Scheme
Components
Weightage (%)

CPA

TP

Q/S

ME

EE

10

70

References

Bhattacharya, S.K. and Dearden, J ( 2006),Accounting for Management, Vikas Publishing House
Narayanaswamy R (2005),Finanacial Accounting A Managerial Perspective, Prentice Hall of
India.
Maheshwari S N and S K Maheshwari (2006), Accounting for Management, Vikas Pub. House.
Tulsian, P.C (2006), Financial Accounting, Tata McGraw Hill.
Banerjee, A (2005), Financial Accounting, Excel Books.
Ghosh,T.P (2005), Fundamentals of Management Accounting, Excel Books

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Course Code: MBA 103

Credit Units: 04

Course Objectives
To familiarize the students with theoretical concepts of modern Economic Analysis so that they can
use these as inputs in managerial decision making process. Emphasis would be laid on the
understanding of key economic variables both at micro and macro level which influence the business
operations and strategies of the firm and the business environment under which they operate.

Course Contents
Module I: Theory of Demand and Supply
Nature and scope of economic analysis: its relevance for managerial decision making, Demand
analysis: nature of demand for a product- individual demand and market demand, demand by market
segmentation. Demand function and determinants of demand. Supply function: determinants of
supply of a product, law of supply. Elasticity of supply.
Concept of elasticity of demand- income, cross, price and advertizing elasticity. Theorems on the price
elasticity of demand. Applications of the concept of price elasticity of demand in business decisions.
Demand forecasting-need for forecasting and techniques of forecasting. Cost concepts: costs
relevant for management decision making. Economies of scale: internal and external. Cost function:
cost and output relationship.
Module II: Theory of Production and Cost
Production analysis: Production function-neo-classical, Cobb- Douglas, Leontief. Least cost
combination of inputs for a firm. Concept of an isoquant-smooth curvature and right angle. Returns
to scale and returns to a factor. Expansion path of a firm. Cost Analysis: Cost relevant for
management decision making. Economies of scale: Cost Function: Cost and output relationship. An
Analysis of the Objectives of a Business Firm: Profit Maximization Model, Baumouls Sales
Maximization Model, Marriss Model of Managerial Enterprise Williamsons Model Of Managerial
Discretion.

Module III: Market Structure: Price and Output Decisions

Pricing and Output decisions Perfectly Competitive and Monopoly Market Pricing and Output
Decisions- Under Monopolistically Competitive Market- Product Differentiation; Price Discriminating
Monopolist; Models of Oligopolistic Market: Price Rigidity The Kinky Demand Curve Model
Interdependence - The Cournot Model, Price Leadership Models, Cartels and Collusion.

Module IV: Macro Economics Analysis

Economic Policy and Analysis: Macro Economic Variables and Functional Relationships. Business
Environment: Factors Influencing the Business Environment. National Income Analysis. Models of
Circular Flow of Money-Incorporating Savings Investment, Foreign Trade and Government Sector.
Consumption Function, Saving Function and investment Function. Concepts of Investment Multiplier.
Factors Influencing Consumption Function.
Demand and Supply of Money:
Transaction,
Precautionary and Speculative Demand for Money; Liquidity preference function; Components of
Money Supply. Business Cycles: An Analysis of Fluctuation in the level of Economic Activity. Phases
of Business Cycles.

Inflation and Deflation: Demand Pull and Cost Push Inflation. Impact of Inflation . Analysis of
Policies to control inflation. Deflation. Monetary Policy: Objectives of Monetary Policy. Function of
Central Bank. Credit Policy and its implications on the Corporate Sector. Fiscal Policy: meaning,
objectives and impact on economy. Money Market, Capital Market and Foreign Exchange Market.

Examination Scheme
Components
Weightage (%)

CPA

TP

Q/S

ME

EE

10

70

References

Gupta, G.S. (2006), Managerial Economics, Tata McGraw Hill

Peterson, H.C and Lewis, W.C. (2005), Managerial Economics, Prentice Hall of India
R Ferguson, R., Ferguson, G.J and Rothschild, R. (1993) Business Economics, Macmillan India.
Chandra, P.(2006), Project: Preparation, Appraisal, Implementation and Review, Tata McGraw
Hill.

MBA 319: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY

Credit Units: 03

Course Objectives
Learn the significance of International Trade & Globalization ; Introduction to International Economic
Indicators & Terminologies ; Exposure to World Economies, Transformations & Emerging markets ; Visualize
& cope with Global Changes in Business scenario; Understanding the role of Govt., International Institutions &
Trade Policies

Course Contents
Module I: Globalization & Emerging Trends
Theory of Comparative Advantage, Product Cycle Theory, New Trade Theory, Competitive Advantage of
Nations, International Investment, FDI, FII, Major developments in World economy
Emerging Markets - China, Africa, Asia, East Europe, Latin American & Russia.
Module II: International Economic Indicators
Free Trade, BOP, GNP, GDP, Per-Capita Income, Purchasing Power, Economic/Political/Legal Systems, Debt
Problem, Macro Economic Issues. BarriersTariff & Non Tariff, Dumping, Antidumping, Appeal and Appellate
procedures, Role of State.
Module III: Global Trade & Policy
Economic, Commercial, Political, Financial, Marketing, Cultural, Legal & Policy issues &
their management,
Global Trade of major economies- U.S., EU, China, Japan, India, Latin America, Russi.Conflict between
Industrialized & Developing Countries, Export-Import Restrictions and Promotion, Investment Policies,
Relevance to Indias Economy.
Module IV: WTO & Global F. Is
Evolution of GATT and WTO, Tariff Conversions, MFN, Membership, Structure, Uruguay & other Rounds,
Agreement on a) Agriculture b) Trade-in-Services c) TRIMS d) Intellectual Property Rights; Dispute Settlement
Mechanism Problems. Bretton Woods, World Bank, IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID, IMF, ADB, EXIM Bank,
Forfeiting & Project Exports
Module V: Regional Economic Integration & Economic Transformation
Levels of Economic Integration & Trade Blocks- EU, EFTA, NAFTA, CARICOM, ACM, ECSCA, ASEAN,
SAARC, SAPTA, Cartels, OPEC. Transformation of Europe, Russia, East Europe, China, Africa

Examination Scheme
Component
s

CPA

TP

Q/S

ME

EE

Weightage
(%)

10

70

References

Schmiltoft, Sweet & Mexwell (2000), Export Trade

Rao,M.B., and Manjula Guru, WTO and International Trade,Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
Charles W.H. Hall,International Business, Competing in the Global Market Place,Tata McGraw Hill
UCPDC-600, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris
Cateora & Hess, International Marketing, Richard D Irwin Inc.
Eitleman & Stonehill,Multinational Business Finance, Wesley Pub. Co.
IMF References, The World Economic Outlook

MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Course Code: MBA 104

Credit Units: 03

Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide the students exposure to modern marketing concepts, tools,
and techniques, and help them develop abilities and skills required for the performance of marketing
functions.

Course Contents

Module I: Understanding Marketing in New Perspective

Fundamentals of Marketing, Customer Value and Satisfaction, Customer Delight, Conceptualizing
Tasks and Philosophies of Marketing Management, Value Chain, Scanning the Marketing
Environment, Marketing Mix Elements, Difference between marketing and Selling, Relationship
marketing, Social marketing, Strategic Planning in marketing, formulating the marketing plan.
Module II: Analyzing Consumers & Selecting Markets
The factors influencing consumer behavior. The stages in the buying process, the buying decision
making process, factors effecting the buying decision., Market Segmentations, Levels of Market
Segmentations, Patterns, Procedures, Requirement for Effective Segmentation, Evaluating the Market
Segments, Selecting the Market Segments, Tool for Competitive Differentiation, Developing a
Positioning Strategy.

Module III: Managing Product & Pricing Strategies

Classification of products, New Product development, stages of product development, Adoption
process, Product mix decisions and line management, Length, width and depth of a line, line analysis,
and brand management, product life cycle, stages in lifecycle and factors affecting each stage,
Managing product life cycles. Setting the price, adapting the price, initiating and responding the price
changes,
Module VI: Designing: Managing the Integrated Communication
Channel functions and flows. Channel design decisions. Channel management decisions. Channel
dynamics;vertical horizontal and multi channel marketing systems. Market Logistics decisions.
Effective Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication, Marketing Communication Process,
Promotion mix, Advertising, Personal Selling, Sales Promotion and Publicity and Public Relations,
Direct Marketing,
Module V: Emerging Trends in Marketing
An Introduction to Internet Marketing, Multi Level Marketing, E-Marketing, Green Marketing, Event
Marketing, Types of Events, Sponsorship, Cause Related Marketing, Marketing for Non Profit
Organizations Marketing Strategies for Leaders, Challenges, Followers and Nichers

Examination Scheme
Components
Weightage (%)

CPA

TP

Q/S

ME

EE

10

70

References

Kotler, Keller, Koshy, Jha, (2008), Marketing Management A South Asian Perspective, Pearson
India Pvt.
Kurtz, (2008) Principles of Marketing, Cengage Learning, India,
S. Neelamegham, (2009), Marketing In India,Vikas publishing house,
Biplo Bose, (2008), Marketing Management, Himalaya Publishing House.
Paul Baines, Chris Fill, Kelly Page, (2009), Marketing, Oxford University Press
Winner (2009), Marketing Management,Pearson India Pvt.
William L. Pride and O.C. Ferrell, (1993) Marketing Concepts and Strategies, Boston, Houghton
Mifflin.
Czinkota and Kotabe , ( 2007) Marketing Management, Cengage Learning, India
Evans, (2008), Marketing Management, Cengage Learning,India
Rajan Saxena, (2010) , Marketing Management,Tata McGraw Hill

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGERS

Course Code: MBA 105

Credit Units: 03

Course Objectives
This course will expose students to developments in computer technology and understand the
working of a computer system. It will introduce end-user computing and build skills in using IT and
understanding various technologies like internet, telecom, DBMS concepts, e-commerce etc. The
course will expose the students to the latest trends in computer.

Course Contents
Module I: Data Resource Management
Introduction to DBMS, Benefits of DBMS over traditional file system, Types of DBMS, Application of
DBMS using MS-ACCESS / ORACLE as a tool for understanding of DBMS concepts. SQL Query
handling , Forms, Concept of Data Warehouses and Data Marts, Introduction to Data Centers.
Storage Technologies and Architecture (DAT, NAS, SAN etc. ). Live examples of storage strategies of
companies like Google, Amazon Wal-Mart dealing with storage crisis
Module II: Telecommunications and Computer Networks
Networked Enterprise :- Components, Types of networks, Advantages of Network Environment,
Business Uses of Internet, Intranet and Extranet, Web 2.0/3.0 , Distributed/Cloud/Grid Computing,
GPRS, 3G & 4G technologies, VOIP and IPTV.
Module III: Electronic Commerce Systems
Introduction to e-Commerce and M-Commerce, Advantages and Disadvantages of each. Concept of
B2B, B2C, C2C , with examples. Concept of Internet Banking and Online Shopping, Electronic
Payment Systems, development of e-commerce store
Module IV :- e-governance
Concept of e-governance , World Perspective , Indian Perspective , Technologies for e-governance ,
e-governance as an effective tool to manage the countrys citizens and resources, Advantages and
Disadvantage of E-governance, E-governance perspective in India. Discussion on e-chaupal, Bhoomi
etc. .
Module V: Security Management
The Information Security, System Vulnerability and Abuse, , Security Threats (Malicious Software ,
Hacking etc.) and counter measure . Definition of Cyber Crime and Types . Antivirus, Firewalls, AntiSpyware , Security Audit , Discussion on Overview of IT-ACT 2000.

Examination Scheme
Components
Weightage (%)

CPA

TP

Q/S

ME

EE

10

70

References

Norton P (2010), Introduction to Computers, Tata McGraw-Hill

Potter T (2010), Introduction to Computers, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pvt Ltd
Morley D & Parker CS (2009), Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow, Thompson
Press
Jawadekar, WS (2009); Management Information System; Tata Mc Graw Hill
Mclead R & Schell G (2009), Management Information Systems; Pearson Prentice Hall
OBrein, JA (2009); Introduction to Information Systems; Tata Mc Graw Hill

QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN MANAGEMENT

Course Code: MBA 106

Credit units: 04

Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to develop the understanding of various statistical tools used for decisions
making and how each applies to and can be used in the business environment using contemporary
software.

Course Contents
Module I: Introduction
Application of Statistics in Business; Classification of Data; Interpretation of computer output of
diagrammatic and graphical presentation of data, measures of central tendency, measures of
dispersion and skewness.
Module II: Probability and Probability Distributions
Concepts of Probability, Probability Rules, Probability of an event under condition of Statistical
Independence and Statistical dependence, Bayes Theorem; Probability Distributions: Binomial
Probability Distribution, Poisson Probability Distribution and Normal Probability Distribution.
Module III: Sampling and Sampling Distribution
Sampling: Basic Concept, Types of Sampling Errors and Precautions, Sampling Distribution of the
mean, Sampling distribution of proportion, Determining of sample size for estimating population mean
.
Module IV: Tests of Hypothesis
Null and Alternative hypothesis, One-Tailed and Two-Tailed tests of hypothesis, Type I and Type II
error, population mean : known, population mean : unknown, population proportion. Hypothesis
Testing to compare two populations: Test for two population means (Independent Samples), Tests for
two population means (Dependent Samples), Tests for two population proportions (Independent
Samples), Tests for two population variances (Dependent Samples), F-test, Chi Square Test
Module V: Forecasting Techniques
Correlation - Karl Person, Spearmans Rank methods, Regression Analysis Estimated regression
equation, least squares method, coefficient of determination, interpretation of computer output for
Regression, Time Series Analysis- Variation in Time Series, Numerical application of trend analysis.

Examination Scheme
Components
Weightage (%)

CPA

TP

Q/S

ME

EE

10

70

References

Anderson D.R; Sweeny D.J, Williams T.A (2002), Statistics for Business and Economics, Cengage
learning.
Kazinier L.J., & Pohl N.F. (2004), Basic Statistics for Business and Economics, New York:
McGraw Hill.
Levin Richard I. & Rubin David S.(1998), Statistics for Management, Pearson Education India
Stephen .K.C. (2002), Applied Business Statistics: Text, Problems and Cases. New York: Harper
and Row.
Sharma, J.K. (2007), Business Statistics, Pearson Education India.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I
Course Code: MBA 142

Credit Units: 01

Course Objectives
One cannotnot communicate. This course is designed to facilitate our young Amitians to
communicate effectively by emphasizing on practical communication through refurbishing their
existing language skills and also to bring one and all to a common take-of level.

Course Contents
Module I: Fundamentals of Communication
Relevance of communication
Effective communication
Models of communication
Effective use of language
Module II: Tools of Communication
Proficiency in English The international
Language of business
Building vocabulary
(Denotative & connotative)
Extensive vocabulary drills
(Synonyms / Antonyms / Homonyms)
One Word substitution
Idioms & phrases
Mechanics and Semantics of sentences
Writing sentences that really communicate
(Brevity, Clarity, and Simplicity)
Improving the tone and style of sentences
Module III: Barriers to Effective Use of Language
Avoiding clichs
Removing redundancies
Getting rid of ambiguity
Euphemism
Jargons

Code switching

Note: Two tests of 20 marks of one hour duration each will be conducted over and above the teaching
hours. They will have to be programmed accordingly.

Examination Scheme

Components

CT1

CT2

CAF

GD

GP

20

20

25

10

10

10

Weightage (%)

CAF Communication Assessment File

GD Group Discussion
GP Group Presentation

References

Working in English, Jones, Cambridge

Business Communication, Raman Prakash, Oxford
Echoes: Jha Madhulika: Orient Longman
Practical English Usage, Swan M , Cambridge

BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE I
Course Code: MBA 143

Credit Units: 01

Course Objectives
This course aims at imparting an understanding of self and the process of self exploration, learning
strategies for development of a healthy self esteem,importance of attitudes and their effect on work
behavior,effective management of emotions and building interpersonal competence.

Course Contents
Module I: Understanding Self
Formation of self concept
Dimension of Self
Components of self
Self Competency
Module II: Self-Esteem: Sense of Worth
Meaning and Nature of Self Esteem
Characteristics of High and Low Self Esteem
Importance & need of Self Esteem
Self esteem at work
Steps to enhance Self Esteem
Module III: Emotional Intelligence: Brain Power
Introduction to EI
Difference between IQ, EQ and SQ
Relevance of EI at workplace
Self assessment, analysis and action plan
Module IV: Managing Emotions and Building Interpersonal Competence
Need and importance of Emotions
Healthy and Unhealthy expression of emotions
Anger: Conceptualization and Cycle
Developing emotional and interpersonal competence
Self assessment, analysis and action plan
Module V: Leading Through Positive Attitude
Understanding Attitudes
Formation of Attitudes
Types of Attitudes
Effects of Attitude on
Behaviour
Perception
Motivation
Stress
Adjustment
Time Management
Effective Performance
Building Positive Attitude
Module VI: End-of-Semester Appraisal
Viva based on personal journal
Assessment of Behavioural change as a result of training
Exit Level Rating by Self and Observer

References

Towers, Marc (1997), Self Esteem, American Media

Covey, R. Stephen (1992),Seven habits of Highly Effective People,Simon & Schuster Ltd.
Khera Shiv(1999), You Can Win, Macmillan
Gegax Tom, Winning in the Game of Life, Harmony Books
Chatterjee Debashish (1998), Leading Consciously, Viva Books Pvt Ltd.
Dr. Dinkmeyer Don, Dr. Losoncy Lewis, The Skills of Encouragement: St. Lucie Press.
Singh, Dalip (2002), Emotional Intelligence at work, Sage Publications.
Goleman, Daniel (1995),Emotional Intelligence,Bantam Books
Goleman, Daniel (1998),Working with E.I.,Bantam Books.

FRENCH - I
Course Code:MBA 144

Credit Units: 02

Course Objectives
To familiarize the students with the French language with the phonetic system; accents; manners;
cultural aspects. To enable the students to establish first contacts; and identify things and talk about
things

Course Contents
Unit 1
Contenu lexical: Unit 1: Premiers contacts
1. Nommer des objets, sadresser poliment quelquun
2. se prsenter, prsenter quelquun
3. entrer en contact : dire tu ou vous, peler
4. dire o on travaille, ce quon fait
5. communiquer ses coordonnes
Unit 2: Objets
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

identifier des objets, expliquer leur usage

Dire ce quon possde, faire un achat, discuter le prix.
Monter et situer des objets
Dcrire des objets
comparer des objets, expliquer ses prfrences

Contenu grammatical:
1.

articles indfinis, masculin et fminin des noms, pluriel des noms

2. Je, il, elle sujets, verbes parler, habiter, sappeler, tre, avoir, masculin et
fminin des adjectifs de nationalit
3.
4.

tu, vous sujets, verbes parler, aller, tre, cest moi/cest toi
verbes faire, connatre, vendre, cest/il est + profession, qui est-ce ? quest-

ce que ... ?

5. article dfini, complment du nom avec de, quel interrogatif

6. adjectifs possessifs (1), pour + infinitif
7. verbe avoir, ne...pas/pas de, question avec est-ce que ?, question ngative,
8. Prpositions de lieu, il y a/quest-ce quil y a
9. accord et place des adjectifs qualificatifs, il manque...
10. comparatifs et superlatifs, pronoms toniques, pronom on

rponse Si

Examination Scheme

Components
Weightage (%)

CT1

CT2

20

20

20

20

15

C Project +Presentation
I Interaction/Conversation Practice

References

le livre suivre : Franais.Com (Dbutant)

GERMAN - I
Course Code:
Units: 02

MBA 145

Credit

Course Objectives
To enable the students to converse, read and write in the language with the help of the basic rules of
grammar, which will later help them to strengthen their language.
To give the students an insight into the culture, geography, political situation and economic
opportunities available in Germany

Course Contents

Module I: Introduction
Self introduction: heissen, kommen, wohnwn, lernen, arbeiten, trinken, etc.
All personal pronouns in relation to the verbs taught so far.
Greetings: Guten Morgen!, Guten Tag!, Guten Abend!, Gute Nacht!, Danke sehr!, Danke!, Vielen
Dank!, (es tut mir Leid!),
Hallo, wie gehts?:

Danke gut!, sehr gut!, prima!, ausgezeichnet!,

Es geht!, nicht so gut!, so la la!, miserabel!

Module II: Interviewspiel

To assimilate the vocabulary learnt so far and to apply the words and phrases in short dialogues in an
interview game for self introduction.

Module III: Phonetics

Sound system of the language with special stress on Dipthongs

Module IV: Countries, nationalities and their languages

To make the students acquainted with the most widely used country names, their nationalitie and the
language spoken in that country.

Module V: Articles
The definite and indefinite articles in masculine, feminine and neuter gender. All Vegetables, Fruits,
Animals, Furniture, Eatables, modes of Transport

Module VI: Professions

To acquaint the students with professions in both the genders with the help of the verb sein.

Module VII: Pronouns

Simple possessive pronouns, the use of my, your, etc.
The family members, family Tree with the help of the verb to have

Module VIII: Colours

All the color and color related vocabulary colored, colorful, colorless, pale, light, dark, etc.

Module IX: Numbers and calculations verb kosten

The counting, plural structures and simple calculation like addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division to test the knowledge of numbers.
Wie viel kostet das?

Module X: Revision list of Question pronouns

W Questions like who, what, where, when, which, how, how many, how much, etc.

Examination Scheme

Components

CT1

CT2

20

20

20

20

15

Weightage (%)

C Project + Presentation
I Interaction/Conversation Practice

References

Wolfgang Hieber, Lernziel Deutsch

Hans-Heinrich Wangler, Sprachkurs Deutsch
Schulz Griesbach, Deutsche Sprachlehre fr Auslnder
P.L Aneja, Deutsch Interessant - 1, 2 & 3
Rosa-Maria Dallapiazza et al, Tangram Aktuell A1/1,2
Braun, Nieder, Schme, Deutsch als Fremdsprache 1A, Grundkurs

SPANISH I

Course Code:
Units: 02

MBA 146

Credit

Course Objectives
To enable students acquire the relevance of the Spanish language in todays global context, how to
greet each other. How to present / introduce each other using basic verbs and vocabulary.

Course Contents

Module I
A brief history of Spain, Latin America, the language, the cultureand the relevance of Spanish
language in todays global context.
Introduction to alphabets.

Module II
Introduction to Saludos (How to greet each other. How to present/ introduce each other).
Goodbyes (despedidas)
The verb llamarse and practice of it.

Module III
Concept of Gender and Number
Months of the years, days of the week, seasons. Introduction to numbers 1-100, Colors, Revision of
numbers and introduction to ordinal numbers.

Module IV
Introduction to SER and ESTAR (both of which mean To Be).Revision of Saludos and Llamarse.
Some adjectives, nationalities, professions, physical/geographical location, the fact that spanish
adjectives have to agree with gender and number of their nouns. Exercises highlighting usage of Ser
and Estar.

Module V
Time, demonstrative pronoun (Este/esta, Aquel/aquella etc)

Module VI

Introduction to some key AR /ER/IR ending regular verbs.

Examination Scheme

Components

CT1

CT2

20

20

20

20

15

Weightage (%)

C Project + Presentation
I Interaction/Conversation Practice

References

Espaol, En Directo I A
Espaol Sin Fronteras