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10th July 2015, 08:35 AM
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BA English Syllabus Calicut University
Hello, I am looking for the details regarding the BA English Syllabus of the Calicut University. SO can you please provide me the details regarding this including the contact details of the University so that it may be helpful for me??
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11th July 2015, 10:46 AM
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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 Map: [MAP]Calicut University Malappuram, Kerala[/MAP] To get the detailed syllabus download this attachment: |