Grammar—Tenses, Verb forms, Spelling and Importance of Punctuation, Vocabulary—Word formation, prefixes & Suffixes, one-word Substitution, Reading- Reading and understanding the Context, Writing- Sentence completion- filling the gap with coherence, Paragraph writing—writing analytical and argumentative paragraphs.
Grammar—Active & Passive Voice—impersonal passive, Definite & Indefinite Article and Preposition, Vocabulary-Technical Vocabulary-Synonyms-Antonyms-Compound words, Reading—transfer of information (chart, pictures), Writing—Instructions—Imperative Instructions, Preparing Checklist.
Grammar: Concord—subject & Verb agreement, Cause and Effect Expression, Vocabulary—uses of Connectives and Linking words, Reading—summarizing the given passage—précis writing, Writing—Recommendations—writing suggestions.
Grammar—Direct and Indirect speech, Vocabulary—logical sequence of words, Reading—Note-making using Linear method, Writing- Formal letter writing—Permission letter for Industrial Visit & In-plant training.
Grammar- Clauses -If Conditionals, Vocabulary- Words often confused - verbal Analogy, Reading- Writing a Review for the Book read recently, Writing - Business Letters- Letter of Quotations, Clarification, Placing orders & Complaint letter.
Reference Book:
Muralikrishna,&Sunita Mishra. Communication Skills for Engineers. Pearson, New Delhi. 2011 Mitra K. Barun, “Effective Technical Communication – A Guide for Scientists and Engineers”, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2006. Leo Jones, Richard Alexander, New International Business English, updated Edition, Cambridge University Press, NY, USA. Smith—Worthington, Darlene & Sue Jefferson. Technical Writing for Success. Cengage, Mason USA. Sharon J. G
Text Book:
Raman, Meenakshi& Sangeetha Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practice, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011. Rizvi, Ashraf. M. Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2005.