Communication Laboratory or Foreign Language detailed syllabus for Mechatronics Engineering (Mechatronics) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics Engineering 2nd Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics Engineering, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit Mechatronics 2nd Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.
For all Mechatronics Engineering results, visit Anna University Mechatronics all semester results direct link.