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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

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

2020. Hegarty,

2. Carol. English in Context Class Set. Saddleback, 2000.

3. Nida, Eugene A. Words and Thoughts. Sage, 1974.
4. Side, R. and G. Wellman. Grammar and Vocabulary. Logman, 1999.

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