Professional English 2nd semester Syllabus Aktu

Chapter 1- Basics of Technical English [08]

Technical English: Definition; Extent& Coverage; Dimensions; Reading; Skimming; Scanning; Churning & Assimilation; Writing: Methods: Inductive; Deductive; Exposition; Linear; Interrupted; Spatial & Chronological etc; Technical Communication; Approaches: Brevity; Objectivity; Simplicity; Utility & Clarity. Listening: Active; Passive; Thinking strategies: Positive & Logical thinking; Speaking: Essentials Nuances & Modes of Speech Delivery.

Chapter 2- Components of Technical Writing [08]

Vocabulary Building: Select words; Concept of word formation; Word formation; Root words from foreign languages & their use in English; Prefixes & Suffixes: Derivatives; Synonyms; Antonyms; Abbreviations. Homophones. One word substitutes; Requisites of Sentences.

Chapter 3- Basic Technical Writing Skills [08]

Forms: Business writing: Principle; Purchase & Sales Letters; Drafts; Official Writing: Official Letter; D.O. Letter; Notices; Agenda; Minutes of Meeting; Sentence Structure; Phrases & Clauses in sentences; Coherence; Unity; Emphasis in Writing; Devices; Use of Writing methods in Documents; Techniques of writing.

Chapter 4- Common Grammatical Errors & Technical Style [08]

Subject-verb agreement; Correct usage: Noun; Pronoun; Agreement; Modifiers; Articles; Prepositions; Cliches; Redundancies; Technical Style: Features; Choice of words; Sentences: Descriptive; Narrative; Expository; Defining & Classifying; Length of paragraph; Writing of Introduction & Conclusion.

Chapter 5- Presentation Strategies & Oral Communications [08]

Analysis of locale; Audience; Modulating Style & Content; Speaking with confidence; Kinesics; Paralinguistic features of Voice-Dynamics: Pitch; Intonation; Stress & Rhythm; Conversation & dialogues; Communication at work-place; etc.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Students will be enabled to understand the basic objective of the course by being acquainted with specific dimensions of communication skills i.e. Reading, Writing, Listening, Thinking, and Speaking.
2. Students would be able to create a substantial base by the formation of strong professional vocabulary for its application at different platforms and through numerous modes as Comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking, etc.
3. Students will apply it at their workplace for writing purposes such as Presentation/official drafting/administrative communication and use it for document/project/report/research paper writing
4. Students will be made to evaluate the correct & error-free writing by being wellversed in rules of English grammar & cultivate relevant technical style of communication & presentation at their work place & also for academic uses.
5. Students will apply it for practical and oral presentation purposes by being honed up in presentation skills and voice-dynamics. They will apply techniques for developing interpersonal communication skills and positive attitude leading to their professional competence.