Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh, Civil Engineering Semester 2, English Syllabus

ENT01 English

Credits: 3

Unit-I Effective Communication: Role and Importance of Communication, Features of Human Communication, Process of Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Barriers, Types- Verbal, Non-Verbal.

Unit-II Grammar: Articles, prepositions, tenses, reported speech, idioms and phrases

Unit-III Listening Skills: Process of Listening, Tips for Effective Listening,
Speaking Skills: Basics of Spoken English, English Sounds, Rhythm and Intonation Telephonic Skills, Group Communication
Reading Skills: Developing Reading Skills, Reading Strategies, Reading Comprehension,
Writing Skills: Paragraph Writing, Essay Writing, E-writing, Job applications, Reports. Resume and Letter Writing.

Unit-IV
Soft Skills: Tem Work Skills, Interview Skills, Problem- Solving Skills Adoptability Skills, Presentation Skills and Group Discussions.

Unit- V Stories from Delight and Wisdom (An Anthology of Short Stories)
1. The Gift of Magi By O. Henry

2. The Diamond Necklace by Guy De Maupassant
3. My Brother, My Brother by Norah Burke
4. The Open Window by Saki
5. The Child by Premchand

Text Books:
1. Oxford guide to Effective writing and Speaking by John Seely, Oxford University Press, 2013, ISBN- 978-0-19-871393-7
2. Delight and Wisdom published by Orient Blackswan, 2009, ISBN: 978-81-250-3716-3

Reference Books:
1. David Green, Structure and Composition in English, Macmillan Publishers India Limted.
2. Communicative English by E. Suresh Kumar, P. Sreehari, Orient BalckSwan, 2009. ISBN: 13:9788125032502
3. English and Soft Skills by S P Dhanavel published by Orient Blackswan, 2013. ISBN 9788125039808
4. Personality Development and Soft Skills by Barun K. Mitra published by Oxford University Press. 2012. ISBN : 13:97280198066217