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English (302)
Introduction
In today’s global world, the importance of English cannot be denied or ignored since English is the most common
language spoken everywhere and also it is the official language in many countries. With the help of developing
technology, English has been playing a major role in many sectors, including medicine, engineering, and education.
It is the dominant business language, and it has become almost a necessity for people to speak English if one has to
enter a global workforce.
Rationale
In a pluralistic society like India, the coexistence of diverse cultures in a meaningful, secular manner to achieve the
highest principles of multiculturalism depends upon effective communication among people and states of the union.
Thus, a study of English within the context of contemporary India becomes essential not just for the purposes of
communication within the country but also for purposes of communication across political boundaries. Knowledge
of English also enables learners to aspire for job opportunities in the present scenario of the global economy and
access the wealth concealed in time-tested great works of literature produced in English. Thus, for practical and
utilitarian purposes as well as for pleasure, learning English becomes necessary.
Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
develop listening skills;
develop speaking skills;
develop reading skills;
develop writing skills.
This course will also focus on elements of language grammar and vocabulary. Special efforts will be made to enrich
the vocabulary of students.
Scope and Job Opportunity
English being an international language has opened doors for jobs in India. In the era of media, TV channels in
English and Hindi are opening up. English print media is also not behind the race in recruiting candidates. There is
a great scope as Editor, Sub-editor, Assistant Editor, Associate Editor, sub-editor, assistant editor, associate editor,
consulting editor, etc., both in media and other organisations. English translators and interpreters are also in demand.
Lucrative career options are also available in schools, colleges, and universities as teachers and lecturers.
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Eligibility Conditions
Age: 15 years
Qualification: 10th pass
Medium of Instruction: English
Course Content
Listening skills
Approach: This module aims to develop the listening skills of the learners by exposing them to a wide range of
themes and topics spoken at normal speed and with representatives of English accents heard in India. This module
will be accompanied by audio texts of a maximum 90 minutes.
At the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
acknowledge individual words and sentences
explicate spoken English at normal conversational speed
interpret and elucidate connected speech
discern overlapping speech
identify basic English accent/pronunciation
annotate the text in detail
interpret and explicate cross-cultural information
discern a range of topics
promote active listening
elucidate questions
follow directions
appreciate and recognise the main idea of academic texts
Speaking Skills
Approach: This module is designed to educate learners on how to respond simply and meaningfully in English
while performing real-time speech activities by exposing them to spoken interaction models and encouraging them
to repeat along suggested lines.
At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
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Speak English (sounds, words, phrases, sentence patterns) intelligibly
Use English in familiar life situations
Reading Skills
Approach: This module aims to develop reading skills in learners by exposing them to a variety of texts representative
of different text types.
The module will be explored to develop the following abilities in the learners:
locate important facts
grasp the meaning, facts and ideas
skim a text to obtain its overall idea
scan a text to locate specific information
get the central idea of a text
follow the sequence of ideas and events
identify the relationship between characters, facts and ideas
compare facts and ideas
infer meaning
evaluate ideas, events and actions
enjoy a piece of literature and creative use of language
identify the literary form
identify literary devices (rhythm, images etc)
interpret the functions of these literary devices
infer non-verbal forms of presentations as given in charts and tables
develop the habit of reading for information and pleasure
use dictionary to find meanings and usage of words
use other reference material like an encyclopedia
Grammar
Approach: This module aims to develop the ability to use selected grammar items appropriately by exposing them
to grammar and usage in selected contexts.
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Writing Skills
Approach: The goal of this module is to help learners develop the ability to write simply. coherently and briefly in
English by exposing them to theme-based writing tasks and encouraging them to write along the lines suggested.
The content areas are intended to make the learner able to:
write simple sentences with correct punctuation and spelling
present and develop simple ideas coherently
organise ideas into paragraphs using appropriate sentence linkers
narrate events chronologically
describe objects, people and processes
make notes
write summaries
Skill Development
Approach: The module’s goal is to teach students how to use English in specific situations. The emphasis is not on
teaching a subject such as science or literature but on the various ways in which language is used in various
situations. This module will teach students how to use English effectively and appropriately in the workplace.
Marks Division
Sr. No. Units Marks
1 Prescribed Text 30
2 Non-prescribed Text 20
3 Grammar 15
4 Writing Skills 20
5 English for Specific Purpose 15
TOTAL 100
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