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.

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