English and Communication Syllabus

Course Description

The course consists of literary reading, business communication skills along with critical reasoning to inculcate cognitive ability and workplace communicative competence in the students. It consists of science fiction stories, business writing and exercises based on critical reasoning. The course aims to enhance language proficiency and stimulate creative and critical thinking and analysis.

Course Objectives

The course has following specific objectives:

To impart reading skills in students and make them comprehend and analyze literary texts.
To frame students' logical capability including analyzing reasoning, assessing credibility, making sound decisions and solving dilemmas.
To help students to develop confidence and expertise in composing effective professional documents.

Course Contents

Unit 1: Science Fiction Stories 10 Hrs.

1. H. G. Wells: "The Land Ironclads"
2. Jack Williamson: "The Metal Man"
3. Brian Aldiss: "Who can Replace a Man?"
4. J. G. Ballard: "Billenium"
5. William Gibson: "Burning Chrome"

Unit 2: Business Communication 9 Hrs.

1. Rules of Good Writing
2. Fax Message and Electronic Mails
3. Memos, Reports and Meetings

Unit 3: Persuasive Communication 3 Hrs.

1. Notices, Advertisements and Leaflets

Unit 4: Oral Communication 3 Hrs.

1. Oral Presentation Skills

Unit 5: Critical Reasoning 20 Hrs.

1. Analyzing Reasoning
2. Evaluating Reasoning
3. Reasoning Implications
4. Evaluating Evidence and Authorities
5. Two Skills in the Use of Language
6. Exercising the skills of Reasoning
7. Constructing Reasoning

Teaching Methods

The course expects students' effective participation and instructors' proper guidance to fulfill the objectives of the course. The teacher should engage students in language activities and minimize lectures. Student centered teaching method will engage students in the pursuit of learning and bring about positive results.

Examination Scheme				Total
Internal Assessment (40)		External Assessment (60)		100
Theory	Practical	Theory	Practical	100
30	10	40	20

Term Examination		Assignment	Attendance	Total
Mid-Term	Pre-Final
5	5	5	5	20

SN	Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
1	Group – 'A' Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice Questions) Attempt all the questions.	10	1	10 X 1 = 10
2	Group – 'B' Short Questions (Attempt any SIX questions.)	7	5	6 X 5 = 30
3	Group – 'C' Long Questions (Attempt any TWO questions.)	3	10	2 X 10 = 20

BCA 2nd Semester

English and Communication Syllabus

Bachelor In Computer Application

Course Title: English and Communication

Code No: CACS103

Year/Semester: I/II

Class Load: 4 Hrs. / Week (Theory: 3 Hrs, Tutorial: 1 Hr.)

Course Description

Course Objectives

Course Contents

Teaching Methods

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Evaluation

Internal Assessment Format [FM = 20] – Subject Teacher

Practical Assessment Format [FM = 20] – External Examiner will be assigned by Dean Office, FOHSS

Final Examination Questions Format [FM = 60, Time = 3 Hrs.]