Functional English

Course Code: HU-XXX Credit Hrs: 3-0

Text and Reference Books:

1. Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet. Exercises 1; Latest
Available Edition .Oxford University Press
2. Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet. Exercises 2; Latest
Available Edition .Oxford University Press
3. Practical English Grammar by A. J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet; Latest Available Edition

For Writing

4. Writing. Intermediate by Marie-Christine Boutin, Suzanne Brinand and Francoise Grellet.

Oxford Supplementary Skills. Latest Impression

For Reading/Comprehension

5. Reading. Upper Intermediate. Brain Tomlinson and RodEllis. Oxford Supplementary Skills.
Latest Impression

Course Outline:

Week Content Delivery Techniques

1 Writing Mechanics • Definition and types of modifiers, correct placement of modifiers in sentences
Grammar Review I • Overview of punctuation marks
Use of Modifiers, • Correcting dangling modifiers by rephrasing sentences.
Punctuation Marks • Explanation and Importance of parallelism in writing
Misplaced modifiers, • Techniques for ensuring parallelism in lists, comparisons, and series
Dangling • Identifying and correcting fragments
modifiers, mixed • Identifying and correcting run-on sentences
constructions Activities:
Parallelism Students identify correct and incorrect use of modifiers, punctuation, parallelism, sentence
(Parallelize the non- fragments, and run-on sentences in provided sentences, and correct these.
parallel structures) Students rewrite paragraphs to correct grammatical errors and improve sentence structure focusing
Sentence fragments, on the correct use of punctuation marks in various sentences.
Run-on sentences.

2 Writing Mechanics Concept of phrase & clause

Grammar Review II Types of phrases and clause
Phrases, clauses, Sentence construction, types of sentences (simple, compound, and complex)
Types of sentences The topic will be explained with examples.
Activities: Students will construct sentences using given phrases and clauses, practice combining
simple sentences to form c
ompound and complex sentences. Students will write short paragraphs that incorporate a variety of
sentence structures, demonstrating their ability to use different types of sentences effectively in
context.
3 Academic Writing • Explanation of related concepts
Developing Paragraph Students will be given text samples to identify topic sentences and organizational pattern
– Topic sentence, • Students are given exposure of different techniques of writing supporting details.
adding relevant • Students will be given topic to compose the topic sentences through brainstorming
details, organization They will develop paragraphs on it and share with the class.
pattern .
Developing thematic
ideas with supporting
details
4 Citation & Formatting
APA Style
Ethical
communication

How to protect your

ideas in a workplace
(patents, copyright
laws and trademarks)

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 Plagiarism and how to
avoid it

4 Non-verbal Concept & components of non-verbal communication

Communication The impact of non-verbal cues on message delivery and perception
The impact of non- Cultural differences in non-verbal communication
verbal cues on Using body language to enhance verbal messages
message delivery and Activities:
perception Student will watch the following videos & read the article for class discussion:
TED Talk by Joe Navarro: "The Power of Nonverbal Communication"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLaslONQAKM
Indeed.com Video: "How to Use Nonverbal Communication in an Interview"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG68Ymazo18

5 Oral Presentation Deliverance, Rhythm, intonation

Skills (Power Point Preparation
Presentations) ▪ Choosing Overall Organizational Pattern
▪ Tips for Creating a Great Introduction and interesting conclusion
Posture and Gestures
Use of Audio-visual Aids
Handling Q/Ans Session
Activities: Student will read the article for the class discussion:
American Management Association (AMA): "Nonverbal Communication Skills That Affect
Presentations"
https://www.amanet.org/articles/nonverbal-communication-skills-that-affect-presentations/
Student will google out the latest/interesting research in their field and later present on it.
They will work in pairs to conduct this
Class activity
General topic will be given to the students and volunteers will present introduction in front of the
class (without AV aids)
Assignment / Presentation
Prepare a presentation using power point tool and present it in the class using multimedia.

6 Active Listening •Listening Skill: barriers to effective listening (The process of listening, identifying four different
listening responses, Practicing active listening skills)
•Overcoming the Barriers
Activity
•Movie review
Students will write a review as per the given review sheet
7 Reading skills and • Recognize the purpose and function of previewing, scanning, skimming and critical reading
comprehension • Apply various reading strategies to improve comprehension.
strategies (Theories • Develop critical thinking skills through text analysis.
and Practice) • Employ practical techniques to enhance reading efficiency and understanding
• Develop critical thinking skills through text analysis.
Activities:
• Practice exercises on skimming, scanning, and detailed reading.
•Answering comprehension questions based on different texts.
• Analyzing and critiquing various types of texts (e.g., articles, essays, research papers).
• Writing reflective summaries and analysis.
8 Oral Skills & Public
Speaking
10 Interviewing skills
11 Essay Writing • Students Common strategies of organization
Organization • Students Methods of writing effective Introduction and Conclusion
Common methods of Activity:
beginning, Students are showed different templates of beginning, middle and end paragraph.
middle, conclusion They are also oriented with discourse markers and its usage
Use of They will write an introduction with specific technique on a given topic
linkages/discourse
markers.
12 Essay Writing • Various types of writing
• Salient features of various kind of writing
Types of Essay
Types of writing Students are given templates of different
Narrative writing writings.
Descriptive writing They are given practice exercises of each type of
Expository writing writing.
They are assigned different topics for speaking and writing based on description, narration and
argumentation
13 Negotiation Skills • Importance of negotiation skills in professional and personal settings
Types of Negotiation • Students Setting objectives and goals for negotiation
Negotiation Process • Common negotiation strategies: win-win, win-lose, lose-lose
• Ethical Considerations in Negotiation
Activities:
Mock Negotiation: Students participate in a detailed mock negotiation exercise.
Feedback Session: Peer and instructor feedback on negotiation performance.
Student will consult the following:
Video Lecture: Harvard's Principles of Negotiation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfTalFEeKKE
Article: The Five Stages of the Negotiation Process
https://www.mtdsalestraining.com/mtdblog/the-5-stages-of-the-negotiation-process.html

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 14 Enhancing Lecture: Define collaboration and decision making. Explain the importance of these skills in personal,
Collaboration and academic, and professional contexts. Discuss the relationship between effective collaboration and
Decision Making successful decision making.
Explain different decision-making models
Activity:Group Discussion: Students discuss in small groups their experiences with effective and
ineffective collaboration, identifying what worked and what didn’t.
15 Understanding and Lecture: Define intercultural communication.
communicating Explain the importance of understanding cultural differences in today's globalized world.
effectively with Discuss the benefits of effective intercultural communication in various contexts (e.g., workplace,
people from different education, social interactions).
cultural backgrounds Identify common barriers such as language differences, stereotypes, and ethnocentrism.
Discuss the impact of nonverbal communication differences (e.g., gestures, eye contact, personal
space).
Case Study: Present a brief case study illustrating a communication breakdown due to cultural
differences. Students analyze the case and suggest ways to overcome the barriers.
16 Final Presentation
17 Revision
18 Final Exam
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Assessments:

Quizzes, Assignments, Presentation, Mid Exam, Final Exam

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