English Detailed Syllabus for B.Tech first year second sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for English B.Tech 2018-2019 (R18) first year second sem is as follows.
B.Tech. I Year II Sem. L/T/P/C
Course Code:EN205HS 2/0/0/2
INTRODUCTION
In view of the growing importance of English as a tool for global communication and the consequent emphasis on training students to acquire language skills, the syllabus of English has been designed to develop linguistic, communicative and critical thinking competencies of Engineering students.
In English classes, the focus should be on the skills development in the areas of vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing. For this, the teachers should use the prescribed text for detailed study. The students should be encouraged to read the texts leading to reading comprehension and different passages may be given for practice in the class. The time should be utilized for working out the exercises given after each excerpt, and also for supplementing the exercises with authentic materials of a similar kind, for example, newspaper articles, advertisements, promotional material etc. The focus in this syllabus is on skill development, fostering ideas and practice of language skills in various contexts and cultures.
Learning Objectives: The course will help to
- Improve the language proficiency of students in English with an emphasis on Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading and Writing skills.
- Equip students to study academic subjects more effectively and critically using the theoretical and practical components of English syllabus.
- Develop study skills and communication skills in formal and informal situations.
Course Outcomes: Students should be able to
- Use English Language effectively in spoken and written forms.
- Comprehend the given texts and respond appropriately.
- Communicate confidently in various contexts and different cultures.
- Acquire basic proficiency in English including reading and listening comprehension, writing and speaking skills.
SYLLABUS
UNIT –I : ‘The Raman Effect’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary Building: The Concept of Word Formation –The Use of Prefixes and Suffixes.
Grammar: Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Articles and Prepositions.
Reading: Reading and Its Importance- Techniques for Effective Reading.
Basic Writing Skills: Sentence Structures -Use of Phrases and Clauses in Sentences Importance of Proper Punctuation- Techniques for writing precisely – Paragraph writing – Types, Structures and Features of a Paragraph – Creating Coherence-Organizing Principles of Paragraphs in Documents.
UNIT –II : ‘Ancient Architecture in India’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’
published by Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms.
Grammar: Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Noun-pronoun Agreement and Subject-verb Agreement.
Reading: Improving Comprehension Skills – Techniques for Good Comprehension
Writing: Format of a Formal Letter-Writing Formal Letters E.g.., Letter of Complaint, Letter of Requisition, Job Application with Resume.
UNIT –III : ‘Blue Jeans’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by
Cambridge University Press.
Vocabulary: Acquaintance with Prefixes and Suffixes from Foreign Languages in English to form Derivatives-Words from Foreign Languages and their Use in English.
Grammar: Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Misplaced Modifiers and Tenses.
Reading: Sub-skills of Reading- Skimming and Scanning
Writing: Nature and Style of Sensible Writing- Defining- Describing Objects, Places and Events – Classifying- Providing Examples or Evidence
Prescribed Textbook:
- Sudarshana, N.P. and Savitha, C. (2018). English for Engineers. Cambridge University Press.
References:
- Swan, M. (2016). Practical English Usage. Oxford University Press.
- Kumar, S and Lata, P.(2018). Communication Skills. Oxford University Press.
- Wood, F.T. (2007).Remedial English Grammar. Macmillan.
- Zinsser, William. (2001). On Writing Well. Harper Resource Book.
- Hamp-Lyons, L. (2006).Study Writing. Cambridge University Press.
- Exercises in Spoken English. Parts I –III. CIEFL, Hyderabad. Oxford University Press.
For all other B.Tech 1st Year 2nd Sem syllabus go to JNTUH B.Tech English 1st Year 2nd Sem Course Structure for (R18) Batch.
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