Communication Laboratory or Foreign Language detailed syllabus for Computer Science & Business Systems (CS&BS) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the CS&BS 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 & Business Systems 2nd Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit CS&BS 2nd Sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of communication laboratory or foreign language is as follows.
Course Objectives:
- To identify varied group discussion skills and apply them to take part in effective discussions in a professional context.
- To be able to communicate effectively through writing.
Unit I
Speaking-Role Play Exercises Based on Workplace Contexts, – talking about competitiondiscussing progress toward goals-talking about experiences- talking about events in lifediscussing past events-Writing: writing emails ( formal & semi-formal).
Unit II
Speaking: discussing news stories-talking about frequency-talking about travel problems-discussing travel procedures- talking about travel problems- making arrangements-describing arrangements-discussing plans and decisions- discussing purposes and reasons- understanding common technology terms-Writing: – writing different types of emails.
Unit III
Speaking: discussing predictions-describing the climate-discussing forecasts and scenariostalking about purchasing-discussing advantages and disadvantages- making comparisons-discussing likes and dislikes- discussing feelings about experiences-discussing imaginary scenarios Writing: short essays and reports-formal/semi-formal letters.
Unit IV
Speaking: discussing the natural environment-describing systems-describing position and movement- explaining rules-( example- discussing rental arrangements)- understanding technical instructions-Writing: writing instructions-writing a short article.
Unit V
Speaking: describing things relatively-describing clothing-discussing safety issues( making recommendations) talking about electrical devices-describing controlling actions- Writing: job application( Cover letter + Curriculum vitae)-writing recommendations.
Learning Outcomes
- Speak effectively in group discussions held in a formal/semi formal contexts.
- Write emails and effective job applications.
Assessment Pattern
- One online / app based assessment to test speaking and writing skills
- Proficiency certification is given on successful completion of speaking and writing.
For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Computer Science & Business Systems, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit CS&BS 2nd Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.
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