The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Family & Community Sciences,
Department of Family & Community Sciences
Fatehgunj, 0265-2795522
YEAR
I
B.Sc.(F.C.Sc.)
Foundation 1:
Eng- 1101
ACADEMIC
YEAR
2014-2015
CREDIT
3 (3+0)
English and Communication Skills
Semester
I
HOURS 45
1. To impart basic communication skills in English to enable them to function
OBJECTIVES
confidently and effectively in that language in the personal and professional
sphere of their life.
2. To enable the undergraduate students to have a reasonable command over
English in terms of acquiring effectiveness while speaking and
grammatically correct writing skills.
3. To develop ability in preparing formal and informal correspondences.
4. To enhance their vocabulary so as to empower them to fluently express
themselves in English Language.
COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUS
UNIT-I
Developing Listening and Reading Skills
(20%)
1. Difference between Listening and Hearing
a. Listening Patterns
b. Developing new habits when listening
c. Developing active listening skills
2. Understanding clearly stated information
3. Understanding the order of Words in Sentences
4. Listening for information and details/note taking
UNIT-II
Developing Reading Skills
(25%)
1. Reading of Prose (short stories)
2. Coping with unfamiliar words
3. Understanding phrases
4. Finding the meaning of words be using of dictionary
5. Skimming and scanning skills
UNIT-III
Searching Information
(20%)
1. Using Library and Internet
2. Using a Dictionary and Encyclopedia
3. Using Reference Skills
4. Application of Information and Sources
UNIT-IV
Writing Skills
(35%)
1. Paragraph Writing
2. Relating and analyzing ideas in Paragraphs and Passages
3. Creative Writing (writing stories from the outlines)
4. Developing the art of writing summary
5. Letter Writing (formal/informal letters)
6. Writing Reports
7. Writing Curriculum-Vitae
REFERENCES
1.
Inthira, S.R. and Saraswathi, V. Enrich Your English Book-1: Communication Skills, Central
Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad: Oxford University University Press,
2007
2.
Inthira, S.R. and Saraswathi, V. Enrich Your English Book-1: Academic Skills, Central Institute
of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad: Oxford University University Press, 2009
3.
The Oxford Essential Dictionary: American Edition, New York: OUP