Course File
Department of Computer Application
Course: BBA SEM I
Subject: English
Subject Code: BTHU103/18
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
Syllabus
Course Outcomes:
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the theory, fundamentals and
tools of communication.
To help the students become the independent users of English language.
To develop in them vital communication skills which are integral to their personal,
social and professional interactions.
The syllabus shall address the issues relating to the Language of communication.
Students will become proficient in professional communication such as interviews,
group discussions, office environments, important reading skills as well as writing
skills such as report writing, note taking etc.
The recommended readings given at the end are only suggestive; the students and teachers
have the freedom to consult other materials on various units/topics given below. Similarly,
the questions in the examination will be aimed towards assessing the skills learnt by the
students rather than the textual content of the recommended books.
Detailed Contents:
Unit1- 1 (Introduction)
Theory of Communication
Types and modes of Communication
Unit- 2 (Language of Communication)
Verbal and Non-verbal
(Spoken and Written)
Personal, Social and Business
Barriers and Strategies
Intra-personal, Inter-personal and Group communication
Unit-3 (Reading and Understanding)
Close Reading
Comprehension
Summary Paraphrasing
Analysis and Interpretation
Translation (from Hindi/Punjabi to English and vice-versa)
Precis writing /Paraphrasing (for International Students)
Literary/Knowledge Texts
Unit-4 (Writing Skills)
Documenting
Report Writing
Making notes
Letter writing
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
Recommended Readings:
1. Fluency in English - Part II, Oxford University Press, 2006.
2. Business English, Pearson, 2008.
3. Language, Literature and Creativity, Orient Blackswan, 2013.
4. Language through Literature (forthcoming) ed. Dr. Gauri Mishra, Dr. Ranjana Kaul,
Dr. Brati Biswas
5. On Writing Well. William Zinsser. Harper Resource Book. 2001
6. Study Writing. Liz Hamp-Lyons and Ben Heasly. Cambridge University Press. 2006.
Practical Syllabus
Course Outcomes:
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the theory, fundamentals and
tools of communication.
To help the students become the independent users of English language.
To develop in them vital communication skills which are integral to personal, social
and professional interactions.
The syllabus shall address the issues relating to the Language of communication.
Students will become proficient in professional communication such as interviews,
group discussions and business office environments, important reading skills as well
as writing skills such as report writing, note taking etc.
The recommended readings given at the end are only suggestive, the students and teachers
have the freedom to consult other materials on various units/topics given below. Similarly,
the questions in the examination will be aimed towards assessing the skills learnt by the
students rather than the textual content of the recommended books.
Interactive practice sessions in Language Lab on Oral Communication
Listening Comprehension
Self Introduction, Group Discussion and Role Play
Common Everyday Situations: Conversations and Dialogues
Communication at Workplace
Interviews
Formal Presentations
Monologue
Effective Communication/ Mis- Communication
Public Speaking
Recommended Readings:
1. Fluency in English - Part II, Oxford University Press, 2006.
2. Business English, Pearson, 2008.
3. Practical English Usage. Michael Swan. OUP. 1995.
4. Communication Skills. Sanjay Kumar and PushpLata. Oxford University Press.
2011.
[Link] in Spoken English. Parts. I-III. CIEFL, Hyderabad. Oxford University
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
Student List
[Link] Roll no. Student Name
1
2540432 ABHIROOP PURI
2
2540433 ARSHDEEP KAUR
3
2540434 GURNOOR SINGH GILL
4
2540435 HARSHIT SHARMA
5
2540436 JARMANJIT SINGH
6
2540437 JASHANDEEP SINGH
7
2540438 KHUSHI
8
2540439 MANNAT SHARMA
9
2540441 PRATHAM
10
2540442 ROHAN
11
2540444 TANISH AGGARWAL
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
Course: BBA 1st
Subject: English
Subject Code: AECC BTHU103/18
Assignment 1
Define Communication skills.
Define Intrapersonal communication.
Define Verbal and Non-verbal communication.
Assignment 2
Solve PYQ for the last 2 semesters.
Make notes of unit 3
Write an essay of your choice based on current scenarios.
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
IKG Punjab Technical University Amritsar Campus
Mid Semester Test - 1
Subject: English. Course/Sem: B.B.A/ Sem 1
Subject Code: AECC BTHU103/18 Max Time: 90 min
Instructions:
Section A, all compulsory (2 marks each)
Section B, answer any two (4 marks each)
Section C, answer any one (8 marks each)
Section A
Q1. Define communication.
Q2. What is the difference between communication and language?
Q3. What are the essential elements of the communication process?
Q4. List any two modes of communication with one example each.
Section B
Q5. Differentiate between Verbal and Non-Verbal communication with examples.
Q6. Explain the Process of Communication.
Q7. What is the Importance of Communication in personal and professional life?
Section C
Q8. Discuss the Models of Communication with suitable diagrams
Q9. Compare and contrast Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Group Communication. Give
suitable real life illustrations.
(Max Marks-24)
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
Course: BBA 1st
Subject: English
Subject Code: BTHU103/18
List of Students
[Link] [Link] Student Name MST 1 MST 2
1. 2540432 ABHIROOP PURI 0 16
2. 2540433 ARSHDEEP KAUR 3 0
3. 2540434 GURNOOR SINGH GILL 0 12
4. 2540435 HARSHIT SHARMA 20 20
5. 2540436 JARMANJIT SINGH 7 8
6. 2540437 JASHANDEEP SINGH 17 10
7. 2540438 KHUSHI 19 15
8. 2540439 MANNAT SHARMA 17 17
9. 2540441 PRATHAM 19 20
10. 2540442 ROHAN 2 6
11. 2540444 TANISH AGGARWAL 17 13
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus
Lecture Plan
Day Unit Topics Covered
Day 1 Theory of Communication
Unit 1
Day 2 Types and Modes of Communication
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication (Spoken and
Day 3
Written)
Unit 2
Day 4 Personal, Social and Business Communication
Barriers to Communication; Strategies; Intra-personal,
Day 5
Inter-personal and Group Communication
Day 6 Close Reading and Comprehension
Unit 3
Day 7 Summary Writing, Paraphrasing and Precis Writing
Analysis, Interpretation, Translation; Literary and
Day 8
Knowledge Texts
Day 9 Documenting, Making Notes and Report Writing
Unit 4
Day 10 Letter Writing and Revision
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Amritsar Campus
Student Name Roll no. MST I MST II Avg MST Assign. I Assign. II Avg Attendance Total (40) Total
Assign. round off
ABHIROOP PURI 2540432 0 16 8 8 8 8 5 21 21
ARSHDEEP KAUR 2540433 3 0 1.5 5 5 5 3 9.5 10
GURNOOR SINGH GILL 2540434 0 12 6 9 9 9 3 18 18
HARSHIT SHARMA 2540435 20 20 20 9 9 9 5 34 34
JARMANJIT SINGH 2540436 7 8 7.5 8 8 8 6 21.5 22
JASHANDEEP SINGH 2540437 17 10 13.5 8 8 8 3 24.5 25
KHUSHI 2540438 19 15 17 9 9 9 5 31 31
MANNAT SHARMA 2540439 17 17 17 9 9 9 5 31 31
PRATHAM 2540441 19 20 19.5 9 9 9 6 34.5 35
ROHAN 2540442 2 6 4 8 9 8.5 3 15.5 16
TANISH AGGARWAL 2540444 17 13 15 8 8 8 3 26 26
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Amritsar Campus