IEE Syllabus and scheme

B. TECH. I /II SEMESTER

CODE: HAS-111

SUBJECT NAME: Interactive English for Engineers (IEE)

NO. OF CREDITS: 4

                                                                                                            SESSIONAL            : 40

L          T          P                                                                                  THEORY EXAM     : 60

4          0          0                                                                                  TOTAL                     : 100

NOTE: Question paper has two parts. Part-1 has 10 questions each of 2 marks. It covers the entire syllabus. Attempt any four questions out of six from Part-2.

Objective:

It aims to inculcate interest towards literary pursuits and creative writing in students. Their imaginative faculties will be harnessed for the purpose of originality and ability to think independently. Furthermore, the aim is to enhance their critical thinking and develop aptitude for formal writing and oral discussions. They are guided and given exercises to improve their vocabulary during the course, simultaneously through classroom and lab exercises the students gain confidence in their own ability to express their thoughts and articulate ideas.

Unit –I- COMPREHENSION & COMPOSITION

Excerpt from John Updike’s Cosmic Gall; Paragraphs/Essays; Unseen Passage & Comprehension exercises derived from features, articles and editorials; exercises in creative writing and impromptu/extempore speech; Anecdotes/stories; Deconstructing & Re-framing Quotes; Verse composition;Dialogue-writing; Story-building and storyboards; travelogue

                                                                                                                       

Unit-II-TECHNICAL WRITING

Format of Long Reports, Interoffice Memorandum, Format and layout of a typical business letter; Covering letter and Resume; Analytical and Descriptive writing.                                         

Unit –III- SEMANTICS & SYNTAX

One-word substitutes, Idioms & Proverbs, Vocabulary building; Crosswords, Sentence Correction/Editing.

Unit-IV: CORPORATE INTERACTION & COMMUNICATION

Presentations; drafting and creating effective presentations; drafting speeches ; taking interviews; preparing for interviews; brainstorming for Group Discussions, declamations and debates; , Corporate Dialogue: Conflict-Resolution exercises; Role Play.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

• Students are equipped with a better vocabulary, confidence to express themselves and must show remarkable interest in conveying their ideas by the end of the course.
• Students will learn creative writing.
• Students will learn basic formal writing.
• ‘Student-centric’ exercises with the emphasis on interpersonnel communication skills will give the students greater confidence in their ability to communicate and persuade.

References:

• National dailies like Hindu, HT, TOI, Tribune (e-versions available)
• Magazines like NatGeo, Outlook, India Today
• Raman, Meenakshi and Sangeeta Sharma. Technical Communication. Oxford: 2011
• Wehmeier, Sally .Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Oxford UP.8 th edition.
• Ghosh, BN. Managing Soft Skills for Personality Development.Tata McGraw-Hill 2012
• Rizvi, M Ashraf. Effective Technical Communication. Tata Mc Graw-Hill.2005
• Bretag, Crossman and Bordia.Communication Skills. Tata Mc Graw-Hill.2009
• Blogs: Eng_lessons_dj.blogspot.com
• Renaissanceymcaust.blogspot.com

                                                   Language Lab (HAS 112)

Credit

course	Internal: 30 Marks
L T P Total	External: 20 Marks
0 0 2  2	Total      : 50 Marks

           

CORPORATE INTERACTION & COMMUNICATION

I.                    Presentations

II.                  Listening Skills & Language Lab (Practical) Interviews of Isaac Asimov, Richard Feynman, Steve Jobs and other scientists and technocrats. Other inspiring speeches on diverse issues; Audio/Video Lessons and Observation

III.               Group Discussions, Corporate Dialogue: Conflict-Resolution exercises; Role Play; Mock-interviews.

IV.              Internal Assessment: based on participation, short presentation & performance in interactive exercises: competence gauged through participation in various events organized in the classroom and at university level throughout the semester.