Spoken English Course

Course Details (Syllabus)

Course Title: Communicative English
Course Duration: 30 sessions (1 hour X 30)
Class Timing: 6 pm Onwards
Weekly Schedule: 4 sessions of 1 hour each on every working week; Online Classes
Course Fees: Rs 5000/-

Mode of Evaluation

Assignent/ surprise quiz/Participation in class activities : 50%
Mid- Course assessment : 25%
End-Course assessment : 25%
Total : 100

Assessment Strategies :

Students’ progress will be periodically assessed through quizzes, assignments and presentations, in addition to the Mid-Course and End-Course assessment

The break-up of various components of evaluation, is as follows:

Module Rationale:

This course is designed for students for different levels at the university & outside who require proficiency speaking skills in English as a second language.
The course intends to equip students in English with emphasis on functional language used in typical settings, including active listening, asking questions, taking notes and contributing ideas and opinions
Special attention is given to English pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and conversational situations, public speaking, communication skills used in academic and professional settings.
As part of the course, the students participate in such activities as guided discussions, debates, Group discussions, mock interviews, oral reports, and presentations. Students are also taught strategies for overcoming pronunciation and accent barriers.
The course will have different levels as per the requirement of the students.

Aims and Distinctive Features.

The strategic teaching objectives are:

To improve their English-speaking skills needed for academic and professional success.
To include simulation and discussion, with feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and usage. The thrust of the programme is on overall refinement of the students English Language Skills.
To give students practice in learning strategies that will enable them to become an independent, confident, and successful user of the language
To help the students understand the vocabulary, structure, pronunciation of the English language as it is used in global settings
To enable students to understand the use of advanced communication skills such as using English in Conversation among peer groups, teachers, staff, friends and other students.
Using English in interpersonal and cross-cultural environment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course students will:

Attain and enhance competence in the listening, speaking, presenting , conversing and communicating in ENGLISH
Improve their speaking ability in English both in terms of fluency and comprehensibility
Improve their English listening comprehension skills through extensive listening exercises
Overcome stage fear and make confident conversations in everyday situations.
Improve their English Pronunciation Skills
Participate confidently in GDs and Personal Interviews
Enlarge their vocabulary by practicing situation related words, phrases and idioms
Will review the grammatical forms of English and the use of these forms in specific communicative contexts, which include: class activities, homework assignments, reading of texts and writing
Paraphrase and Present information from outside sources effectively and accurately

	TOPIC	KEY FEATURES	DURATION	METHODOLOGY
1	LISTENING SKILLS & BASICS OF PHONETICS	1. Listening 2. Pronunciation Introduction to English PHONETICS 3. Listening & Comprehension 4. Vocabulary & word formation From different texts & dictionary, audio Files	5 HOURS	Listening to texts, listening to CDs, Trials of a good listener Phonetic Symbols consonants & Vowels with illustrations in use Interpretation of texts based on question-answer. Interaction among students Techniques of reading. Reading comprehension of unseen pages Identifying the context & the central idea
2.	ART OF GOOD COMMUNICATION & BODY LANGUAGE	Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Difference between Oral and Written Communication 7’Cs of Effective Communication Importance of Effective Communication Non-Verbal Communication Types of Body Language Functions of Body Language Role of Body Language Proxemics	5 HOURS	Role-plays Group/team games Films Introspection Turn-talking Asking questions Record and reflect Assignments
3.	PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING & OVERCOMING STAGE FEAR	1. Definition and Purpose 2. Process 3. Guidelines 4. Helpful Expressions of Introduction & Conclusion 5. Taking Command of audience attention span 6. Role of Accent, Tone, Intonation 7. Body Language 8. Types: Speech, Elocution, Extempore, debate etc. 9. Personality Traits tested. 10. Combating common fears & nervousness on stage.	10 HOURS	Activities will be presented in a situation or context and have a communicative purpose. Typical activities of this approach are: games, problem-solving tasks, and role-play. There will be information gap, choice and feedback involved in the activities. Development of the 2 macro skills — speaking, listening — is integrated from the beginning The topics are selected and graded regarding age, needs, level, and students’ interest. Motivation is central. Activities to raise students’ interest from the beginning of the lesson. Trial and error is considered part of the learning process.
4	GROUP DISCUSSION / PERSONAL INTERVIEW SKILLS	Becoming successful in group discussions Learning GD skills: types, strategies – from notes to presenting; group, pair, individual presentations Interview taking skills Non-Verbal Communication -Using appropriate body language in GDs and interviews, Using positive facial expressions, Using polite eye contact Visuals and self-awareness questionnaires	5 HOURS	Learners will have constant interaction with and exposure to the target language. Mock group Discussions with feedback on the spot Record and play back Activities involving learners’ accuracy and also their fluency. Mock Interviews followed by feedback sessions.
5	CONVERSATION PRACTICE & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT	Use conversation starters: introducing oneself; introducing others; small talk: family, friends, hobbies, profession, studies etc Ask for and give information; seek clarification, Offer and respond to offers Use appropriate language to request and respond to requests SWOT analysis Inner personality development Role of motivation & body language Filling the GAP G – grooming A – attitude P – personality enhancement	5 HOURS	Lessons are student-centred, learners take on an active role in the classroom Learn the language useful for everyday social, study or work life Interactive class activities: discussions, dialogues, role-plays, surveys and interviews Using online as well as offline Resources (magazines, websites , songs, signs and newspapers) Learn grammar in a meaningful context