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COURSE DETAILS

BLOCK 1: Glimpses of Communication

UNIT 1 Introduction to Communication
UNIT 2 Different Forms and Techniques of Communication
UNIT 3 Barriers and Guidelines for Effective Communication

BLOCK 2: Reading- The Effective Skill

UNIT 1 Introduction to Reading
UNIT 2 Types of Reading - Methods and Techniques involved in Reading
UNIT 3 Reading Comprehension
UNIT 4 Analysing Literature
Essay - “The Dream and the Message” (Chapter 1 of Ignited Minds) -
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Short Story - “The Open Window” - H.H. Munro
Poetry – “The Blessed Damozel”- Dante Gabriel Rossetti

BLOCK 3: Language Development

UNIT 1 Parts of Speech
UNIT 2 Sentences
UNIT 3 Concord
UNIT 4 Tenses

BLOCK 4: Basics of Writing in Communication

UNIT 1 Fundamental Approach to Writing
UNIT 2 Process Involved in Answering Questions
UNIT 3 Use Vocabulary to Express Thoughts

BLOCK 5: Summary, Essays, and Reports

UNIT 1 Summary Vs Precis
UNIT 2 Writing Abstract
UNIT 3 Essays
UNIT 4 Reports
UNIT 5 Editing and Proofreading
BLOCK 6: Practice, Practice, Practice

UNIT 1 Reading Comprehension Passages
UNIT 2 Grammar and Vocabulary
UNIT 3 Precis
UNIT 4 Essay Writing
UNIT 5 Report Writing

References

Denison, Michaela and George. English Language & Communication Skills. SLWS, 2020.

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