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English at work (Poetry section)
1.Song 36 from Gitanjali
2.From Homecoming
3.Myriad-Winged bird
4.I know why the caged bird sings
Prose section
1.Spoken english and broken english
2.Principle of good writing
3.The conjurer’s revenge
4.I have a dream
Section-B
Composition
1.Paragraph writing
2.Prose passages for comprehension
Grammar
1.Change the voice
2.Determiners
3.Antonyms
4.Translation
Latest university question paper
Syllabus
Semester-1(Panjab University)
Course Title:AEC-1:language Skills: Listening and speaking
Course Code:ENG(AEC)-30
Typology of course:AEC
Course Duration:60 Hours of practical in one semester(4hr/week)
Credits :2 credits
Maximum Marks:50 Marks(30 theory + 15 practical + 5 Internal Assessment)
Learning Objectives of the Course:
To understand the structure of language and how language varies over time, across social situations and social groups.
To be proficient in articulating thoughts and communicating ideas in English language.
To participate in debates and discussions where ideas are tested and sharpened and honing the skill of public speaking
Students should be able t hold meaning conversations.
Students should be able to effectively use English language to meet professional and personal goals.
Pedagogy of the course:
(a)The paper requires 4 hours of practicals per week during which students will be taught and explained the theory of communications through practical and hands-on training in various aspects of communications.
(b)The practical evaluation, which carries 15 marks, will be done by an external examiner either from the same institution/department or from outside.
Course Contents:
Unit 1.Sounds of English(Text :English Language skills : A practical approach, Cambridge)
Unit 2.Language use in various Situations(Text : English Language skills : A Practical Approach,Cambridge)
Unit 3.Art of public Speaking(Text : Communication skills by Sanjay Kumar & Pushp Lata.OUP 2023)
a.Group
b.Interview
Testing scheme:
Max.Marks:50 Marks
Theory:30 Marks
Practical:15 Marks
Internal Assessment:05 Marks
Time:1.5 Hours
Note:Question no.1 is compulsory.Attempt any four question from Q 2 to 7.
Q.1.Short notes.Two out of five to be attempted in not more than 150 words each. (10 marks)
Q.2. to Q.7. from the prescribed syllabus of listening and speaking.Four out of six questions to be attempted in not more than 150 words each. (10 marks)
