Syllabus

Course Contents:
1. Language and Communication: Nature of human language, Misconceptions about language, General introduction to English language
2. Sign, Image, Symbols and Text: Word formation, Foreign words, Loan words, Varieties of English
3. Remedial Grammar: Parts of Speech, Subject-Verb-Agreement, Punctuation, Frequent errors Practical Evaluation
4. Professional Communication: Introduction, Verbal and Non-verbal Communication, Formal & Informal Communication, Understanding Cultural Sensitivity, Working and Communicating in Teams
5. Writing: Letters, Reports, Paragraph writing, Practical Evaluation
6. Neologisms, Political Correctness, Vocabulary Building Exercises, English Idioms and idiomatic expressions

Acquire the necessary English language skills essential for successfully communicating both in personal and professional situations,

Improve English grammar and vocabulary knowledge.

Outline the importance of effective communication for career building and understand today's workplace communication environment.

Understand cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication skills

1. The course will help the learners acquire the English language skills essential for successfully communicating both in personal and professional situations,
2. Improve English grammar and vocabulary knowledge that can assist in achieving the goal of effectively communicating in English.
3. Gain insight into today's workplace communication environment.
4. Develop cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication skills among the learners.

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Clark, S and G. Pointon, Word for Word, Oxford University Press , 2004