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Dept     : CSE
Sem      : 1
Regul    : 2023
Faculty : Ms.Ancy Mariya
phone  : NIL
E-mail  : ancy.m.eng@snsct.org
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Syllabus

UNIT
1
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, Instructions- Imperative Instructions

UNIT
2
Grammar

Uses of Preposition, Active & Passive Voice- impersonal passive, Vocabulary- Technical Vocabulary- Synonyms-Antonyms-Compound words, Reading -Transfer of information (chart, pictures), Writing- Recommendations- writing suggestions, Preparing Checklist.

UNIT
3
Grammar

Concord (Subject & Verb agreement), Definite & Indefinite Article, Vocabulary- uses of Connectives and Linking words, Reading- Summarizing the given passage - Précis writing, Writing - Paragraph writing - writing Analytical and Argumentative paragraphs-writing Process Description.

UNIT
4
Grammar

Direct and Indirect speech, Cause and Effect Expression, Vocabulary- Logical sequence of words, Reading -Note-making using Linear method, Writing- Formal Letter writing- Permission letter for Industrial Visit & In-plant training.

UNIT
5
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:

1. Muralikrishna, & Sunita Mishra. Communication Skills for Engineers. Pearson, New Delhi. 2011 2. Mitra K. Barun, ―Effective Technical Communication – A Guide for Scientists and Engineers‖, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2006. 3. Leo Jones, Richard Alexander, New International Business English, updated Edition, Cambridge University Press, NY, USA. 4. Smith—Worthington, Darlene & Sue Jefferson. Technical Writing for Success. Cengage, Mason USA. 5. Sharon J. Gerson, Steven M. Gerson, ―Technical Writing – Process & Product‖. 3rd Edition, Pearson Education (Singapore) (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

Text Book:

1. Raman, Meenakshi & Sangeetha Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practice, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011. 2. Rizvi, Ashraf. M. Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2005.