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Re: BA English Syllabus Calicut University

The University of Calicut is an affiliating university which is located in the city of Thenjipalam in Malappuram district of Kerala state in India.

It was established in 1968.

You are looking for the details regarding the BA English Syllabus of the Calicut University. SO I am providing it to you:

NEW TITLE OF THE COURSE NO. OF CONTACT HOURS/WEEK NO. OF CREDITS SEMESTER
COURSE
CODE

EN1B1 READING POETRY 6 4 1
EN2B1 READING PROSE 6 4 2
EN3B1 READING DRAMA 4 4 3
EN3B2 READING FICTION 5 4 3
EN4B1 MODERN ENGLISH LITERATURE 5 4 4
EN4B2 METHODOLOGY OFHUMANITIES 4 4 4
EN5B1 INDIANWRITING IN ENGLISH 5 4 5
EN5B2 LANGUAGE&LINGUISTICS 5 4 5
BA English Syllabus Calicut University
A 01: Communication Skills in English
1. AIMS OF THE COURSE
a. To impart advanced training in standard pronunciation, word
stress and intonation
b. To train students in the correct use of English in a formal way
c. To improve the learners’ vocabulary by familiarizing them with the
ways of word formation
d. To develop communication skills by providing theoretical
knowledge of the mechanism of effective communication
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
a. speak English with an unaffected accent using stress and
intonation
b. use acceptable English in academic writing
c. use English language in a more meaningful way with an
enriched word power
d. communicate in a professional way using various
communication strategies
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION
i. COURSE SUMMARY
Module 1: Phonetics Basics 10 hours
Module 2: English Language 27 hours
Module 3: Vocabulary 10 hours
Module 4: Communication 15 hours
Evaluation: 10 hours
Total 72 hours
COURSE CODE A01
TITLE OF THE COURSE COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH
SEMESTER IN WHICH THE COURSE IS
TO BE TAUGHT
NO. OF CREDITS 3
NO. OF CONTACT HOURS 72 (4 hrs/wk)
ii. COURSE DETAILS
MODULE – I: PHONETICS BASICS
Received Pronunciation – Sounds: Vowels/Diphthongs, Consonants –
Syllables – Word stress – Transcription of words- Weak forms –
Intonation
MODULE – II: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Parts of speech – Articles – Modals – Sentence types – Subject-verb
concord – Tenses – Voice – Reported speech – Clauses – Tag
questions – Punctuation – Common errors - Jumbled sentences
MODULE III: VOCABULARY
Word formation – Synonyms, Antonyms – Homonyms, Homophones
– Words often confused – One word substitution – Phrasal verbs –
Idiomatic expressions - Eponyms
MODULE IV:
(A) Communication
Communication, an overview – Definition & Process – Features –
Importance – Forms – Barriers – Remedies – Non verbal
communication – Body language – Paralinguistic features –
Proxemics/Space distance – Haptics
(B) Telephonic skills – Group Discussion – Facing
interviews
4. READING LIST
a) Core Text
Sl.
No.
Title Author Publisher & Year
1
Communication Skills
in English
Sanjay Kumar
& Pushp Lata
New Delhi, Oxford
University Press,
June, 2012
11
b) Further Reading
Sl.
No
Title Author
Publisher &
Year
1 Communication Skills Sanjay Kumar
& Pushp Lata
New Delhi,
OUP, 2011
2 Communication Skills Meenakshi
Raman &
Sangeeta
Sharma
New Delhi,
OUP, 2011
3 A Remedial English
Grammar for Foreign
Students
F.T. Wood New Delhi,
Macmillan,
1965
4 Towards Academic
English
Mark Cholij New Delhi,
CUP, 2007
Revised Syllabi for Common Courses 2012 – 13 Onwards
A 02: CRITICAL REASONING, WRITING & PRESENTATION
1. AIMS OF THE COURSE
a. To help students improve their thinking in a systematic way by
familiarizing them with the major basic mental operations and skills
through the names associated with them
b. To impart effective reading skills by giving extensive practice in reading
comprehension exercises
c. To prepare students to master the art of condensation, and
compose an effective letter and a successful résumé
d. To impart effective training in the logical mechanism of writing an
essay
e. To acquaint the learners with the mechanics of Power Point
Presentations
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
On completion of this course, student should be able to:
a. think in a logical way by identifying the fallacies in arguments and to
appreciate the value of looking at an issue from various points of view
without possible biases
b. read and comprehend the major points discussed in various types
of written texts
c. make notes, write précis, letter and résumé
d. write an essay in a systematic manner
e. make academic presentations precisely, logically and effectively
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Module 1: Critical Thinking: 20 hours
Module 2: Reading Comprehension: 10 hours
Module 3: Academic Writing 40 hours
Module 4: Presentation Skills: 10 hours
Evaluation: 10 hours
Total 90 hours
COURSE CODE A02
TITLE OF THE COURSE CRITICAL REASONING, WRITING &
PRESENTATION
SEMESTER IN WHICH THE COURSE IS TO
BE TAUGHT
NO. OF CREDITS 3
NO. OF CONTACT HOURS 90 (5 hrs/wk)
COURSE DETAILS
MODULE – I: CRITICAL THINKING
i. Facts and Opinions
fact – opinion – to confirm – source – critical - premise
ii. Comparing
to compare – to contrast – to distinguish – analogy –
metaphor –
model
iii. Reasoning
statement – argument – conclusion – evidence - to infer –
reason - reasoning
iv. Mistakes in Reasoning
fallacy – propaganda – irrelevant - to rationalize - slippery
slope - ad hominem - false dilemma - to beg the question
MODULE – II: READING COMPREHENSION
Reasons for Poor Comprehension – How to Improve
Comprehension Skills – Techniques for Good
Comprehension – Skimming and Scanning – Non-verbal
signals – Structure of the text – Structure of Paragraphs –
Punctuation – Author’s Viewpoint – Reader Anticipation –
Summarizing – Reading Comprehension
MODULE III: ACADEMIC WRITING
i. Note Making (Methods of preparing notes)
ii. Précis (Summary – Abstract – Synopsis – Paraphrase – Précis:
Methods)
iii. Letter & Résumé
a. Letter
Structure & Elements – Types of letter: Application
& Cover - Acknowledgement – Recommendation –
Appreciation – Acceptance – Apology – Complaint –
Inquiry – Order
b. Résumé
Types & Features – Preparing a Résumé
iv. Essay
a. Writing a five paragraph essay
b. Essay analyzing literature
MODULE IV: PRESENTATION SKILLS
Combating stage fright – Public Speaking - Preparing Power
Point Slides for Presentations – Delivering a Presentation
4. READING LIST
c) Core Text
Sl. No
Title Author
Publisher &
year
1
Critical Thinking,
Academic Writing and
Presentation Skills
BoS English
(ed)
New Delhi,
Oxford
University
Press, June,
2012
d) Further Reading
Sl.
No
Title Author
Publisher &
Year
1 The Vocabulary of
Critical Thinking
Phil Washburn New York, OUP,
2010
2 A Practical Guide to
Critical Thinking
David A.
Hunter
New Jersey,
Wiley, 2009
3 Reason to Write:
Strategies for Success in
Academic Writing
Robert F.
Cohen & Judy
L. Miller
New York, OUP,
2003
4 Communication Skills Sanjay Kumar
& Pushp Lata
New Delhi,
OUP, 2011
5 Communication Skills Meenakshi
Raman &
Sangeeta
Sharma
New Delhi,
OUP, 2011
6 English Idioms in Use Michael
McCarthy &
Felicity O’Dell
Cambridge,
CUP, 2002

Contact:
Calicut University
Calicut University, Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala 673635
0494 240 7227

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