English Laboratory detailed syllabus for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the CSE students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Computer Science & Engineering 1st Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit CSE 1st Sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of english laboratory is as follows.
Course Objectives:
- To improve the communicative competence of learners
- To help learners use language effectively in academic /work contexts
- To develop various listening strategies to comprehend various types of audio materials like lectures, discussions, videos etc.
- To build on studentsEnglish language skills by engaging them in listening, speaking and grammar learning activities that are relevant to authentic contexts.
- To use language efficiently in expressing their opinions via various media.
Unit I
INTRODUCTION TO FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION 6 Listening for general information-specific details- conversation: Introduction to classmates – Audio / video (formal & informal); Telephone conversation; Listening to voicemail & messages; Listening and filling a form. Speaking – making telephone calls-Self Introduction; Introducing a friend; -politeness strategies- making polite requests, making polite offers, replying to polite requests and offers- understanding basic instructions( filling out a bank application for example).
Unit II
NARRATION AND SUMMATION 6 Listening – Listening to podcasts, anecdotes / stories / event narration; documentaries and interviews with celebrities. Speaking – Narrating personal experiences / events-Talking about current and temporary situations & permanent and regular situations* – describing experiences and feelings- engaging in small talk- describing requirements and abilities.
Unit III
DESCRIPTION OF A PROCESS / PRODUCT 6 Listening – Listen to product and process descriptions; a classroom lecture; and advertisements about products. Speaking – Picture description- describing locations in workplaces- Giving instruction to use the product- explaining uses and purposes- Presenting a product- describing shapes and sizes and weights- talking about quantities(large & small)-talking about precautions.
Unit IV
CLASSIFICATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6 Listening – Listening to TED Talks; Listening to lectures – and educational videos. Speaking -Small Talk; discussing and making plans-talking about tasks-talking about progress- talking about positions and directions of movement-talking about travel preparations- talking about transportation-
Unit V
EXPRESSION 6 Listening – Listening to debates/ discussions; different viewpoints on an issue; and panel discussions. Speaking -making predictions- talking about a given topic-giving opinions-understanding a website-describing processes
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, learners will be able
- To listen and comprehend complex academic texts
- To speak fluently and accurately in formal and informal communicative contexts
- To express their opinions effectively in both oral and written medium of communication
Assessment Pattern
- One online / app based assessment to test listening /speaking
- End Semester ONLY listening and speaking will be conducted online.
- Proficiency certification is given on successful completion of listening and speaking internal test and end semester exam.
For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Computer Science & Engineering, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit CSE 1st Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.
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