JSS MAHAVIDHYAPEETHA

JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
• Constituent College of JSS Science and Technology University
• Approved by A.I.C.T.E
• Governed by the Grant-in-Aid Rules of Government of Karnataka
• Identified as lead Institution for World Bank Assistance under TEQIP Scheme

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
SCHEME & SYLLABUS
First Semester
(From the Academic Year 2024-25)

DEPARTMENT Humanities

Course Code 24HU130 / Total 1 Course Humanities, Social Sciences and

24HU230 Credits Type Management Course – HSMC

Course Title COMMUNICATION ENGLISH

Contact Credits Assessment in

Hours/week Weightage and marks
Lecture 2 1 CIE SEE Total
Teaching
Tutorial 0 0 Weightage 40 60
Learning Process
%
Practical 0 0 Maximum 20 30 50
Marks
Total 2 1 Minimum 10 13 23
Marks*

*Note: For passing, the student has to score a minimum of 23 marks (CIE + SEE = 10+13 or 11 +12).

Course Overview: This course imbibes English Grammar, Vocabulary and LSRW skills to achieve
better Technical writing and Presentation skills for employment.

Pre requisites: Must have studied Fundamental English Grammar in class XI & XII.

Course Objective:
1. Educate the students about the utilization of proper and grammatical English language in their
academics, research and professional activities to communicate effectively.
2. Enhance with English vocabulary and language proficiency for better communication skills.
3. To achieve better writing and presentation skills for employment.
Course Outcome:
Highest Level
CO# Course Outcome of Cognitive
Domain
CO1 Use proper English grammar and all types of vocabulary to improve L2
their language proficiency.
CO2 Identify the nuances of phonetics, intonation and enhance pronunciation L2
skills.
CO3 Apply the communication skills in their personal and professional L3
interactions.
CO4 Demonstrate the writing skills in precise writing, report writing and L2
letter writing; communicative skills accurately and fluently in their
personal, academic and business interactions.
CO5 Apply the communication skills in their personal and professional L3
interactions or presentations.
L1 – Remember, L2 – Understand, L3 – Apply, L4 – Analyze, L5 – Evaluate, L6 - Create

Course Articulation:
POs →

PO10

PO11

PO12
PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9
COs ↓

CO1 - - - - - - - - - 3 - 1

CO2 - - - - - - - - - 3 - 1
- - - - - - - - - 3 - 1
CO3
- - - - - - - - - 3 - 1
CO4
- - - - - - - - - 3 - 1
CO5
High – 3, Medium – 2, Low – 1

Course Content / Syllabus:

UNIT No. Content Hours
UNIT 1 Basic English Grammar and Vocabulary – I: Lecture /
Grammar: Basic English grammar and Parts of Speech, Usage of Articles Tutorial
and preposition, Question Tags, One Word Substitution, Strong and 5
Weak forms of words and all types of vocabulary.
UNIT 2 Basic English Grammar and Vocabulary – 2: Lecture /
Words Formation – Prefixes and Suffixes, Importance of Proper Tutorial
Punctuation, Tenses and All Types of Tenses, The sequence of Tenses 5
(rules in use of tenses) and exercises on it, Voices and Reported Speech,
Sentences and Degrees of Comparison.
UNIT 3 Introduction to Phonetics: Lecture /
Phonetics Transcription, English Pronunciation, Pronunciation Guidelines Tutorial
to Consonants and Vowels, Sounds Mispronounced, Silent and Non-
Silent Letters, Syllable and Structures, word access, Stress Shift and 5
Intonation, Spelling Rules and Words often Misspelt, Common Errors in
Pronunciation, Homophones and Homonyms.
 UNIT 4 Professional Writing Skills: Lecture /
Types and Significance of Different Kinds of Letters and Report Writing, Tutorial
Bio-data, Profile and CV, Meaning and Usage of Idioms and Phrases in 6
Sentences, Expansion of Proverbs, Comprehension of an Unseen Passage.
UNIT 5 Effective Communication Skills: Lecture /
Group Discussion and Professional Interviews, Characteristics and Tutorial
Strategies of a Group Discussion and Professional Interviews, Intra and
Interpersonal Communication Skills, Non-verbal Communication Skills 5
and Its Importance in Group Discussion and Interview, Presentation
Skills.

Text Books:
1. Functional English (As per AICTE 2018 Model Curriculum) (ISBN-978-93-5350-047-4)
Cengage learning India Pvt Limited [Latest Edition 2019].
2. Basic Grammar – S L N Sharma and K Shankaranarayana – Navakarnataka Publications
Private Limited, 2013.
3. Communication Skills – Sanjay Kumar & Pushp Lata – Oxford University Press India Pvt Ltd
– 2019.
4. Professional Writing Skills in English – Fillip Learning – Education (ILS), Bangalore – 2022.
Reference Books:
1. English for Engineers – N P.Sudharshana and C.Savitha – Cambridge University Press – 2018.
2. English Grammar and Composition (Wren and Martin) – N D V Prasad Rao – BLACKIE ELT
Books, 2008.
3. Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking – John Seely – Oxford University Press, 2013.
4. Technical Communication – Gajendra Singh Chauhan and Et al, (ISBN-978-93-5350-050-4),
Cengage learning India Pvt Limited [Latest Revised Edition] - 2019.
Web/Digital resources:
1. www.amigosingleses.com
2. www.bbc.co.uk/learninenglish
3. www.talkenglish.com

Evaluation Scheme:
Continuous Internal Evaluation – CIE
Event Event Type Marks Allotted
CIE – 1 Written Test – 1 15
CIE – 2 Event 10
CIE – 3 Written Test – 2 15
Note:
1. The written test 1 & 2 (CIE – 1 & 3) both will be conducted for 15 marks each in 1 hour
duration.
2. The Event (CIE – 2) will be conducted for 10 marks.
3. The Event (CIE – 2) will be skill based assessment such as Seminars / Technical talks / Case
study / hands-on activity / Mini projects / Sci-tech activity / Data analysis.
4. A student must score on an average of 50% i.e., 20 marks out of 40 from all the events (CIE - 1,
2, 3) to gain the eligibility to appear for SEE.
5. The final CIE (40 Marks) will be reduced proportionately to 20 marks.
6. The eligibility mark is 10marks to appear for SEE.

Semester End Examination – SEE

Event Event Type Marks Allotted Duration

SEE Written Examination 60 2 Hours

Note:
1. The SEE will be conducted for 60 marks. A student must score a minimum of 24 marks out of
60 in the SEE to pass.
2. SEE Question paper will be set for 60 marks and will have two parts (Part-A & Part-B) with
equal weightage / marks distribution of 30 marks for each PART A and PART B. Questions
under Part-A are compulsory and questions under Part-B will have internal choices.
3. The final SEE will be reduced to 30 marks.
4. The passing marks in SEE is 12 marks out of 30 marks.
5. To pass the course, the student has to score a minimum of 23 marks
(CIE + SEE = 10+13 or 11 +12).