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The document outlines a course titled 'Introduction to Language and English Skills' aimed at introducing the concepts of language and enhancing English language skills in various contexts. It covers topics such as linguistics, communication, reading, writing, and the cognitive functions of language. The course aims to develop students' understanding, confidence, and ability to express and communicate effectively using English.

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2a Syllabus

The document outlines a course titled 'Introduction to Language and English Skills' aimed at introducing the concepts of language and enhancing English language skills in various contexts. It covers topics such as linguistics, communication, reading, writing, and the cognitive functions of language. The course aims to develop students' understanding, confidence, and ability to express and communicate effectively using English.

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AR3102 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH SKILLS L T P/S C

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OBJECTIVES
 To give an introduction to the concepts and evolution of language in human society
including its various expressions and functions
 To give basic skills of English language in everyday situations involving speaking,
listening, reading, writing, presenting.
 To enable the use of language to think, express experience and communicate larger
meaning.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS 9


Communication in humans and animals. Language in humans– definition, function and hypotheses
of evolution. Some concepts of language- Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics,
Pragmatics.

UNIT II ENGLISH- SPEAKING AND LISTENING 9


Everyday communication and human interaction through language. Speaking and listening. Simple
class exercises.

UNIT III ENGLISH- READING, WRITING, PRESENTING 9


Reading and writing. Language comprehension skills through reading and writing. Presenting
information and ideas. Simple exercises.

UNIT IV LANGUAGE AS EXPRESSION AND COGNITION 9


Language as expression – poetry, prose, literature, etc., Cognitive function of language. Cognitive
role of language in constructing reality, abstracting, projecting the future. Simple exercises.

UNIT V LANGUAGE AS DISCOURSE 9


Thinking, talking and writing about ideas and situations within a social context and conveying
broader meaning and abstraction. Discourse, dialectic. Simple class exercises.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
 An understanding of basic role of language in humans.
 Skill and confidence in everyday requirements of the English language.
 Ability to express experience, explore meaning and construct reality through language.

REQUIRED READING
 Sharon Hendenreich, ‘English for Architects and Civil Engineers’, Springer, 2014
 www.cambridgescholars.com
 www.robertdwatkins.com/Englishworkbook.pdf
 N. Chomsky, ‘Reflections on Language’, Fontana, 1975.
 Steve Pinker, ‘The Language Instinct’, Penguin, 2015.
 R.L. Trask, ‘Language and Linguistics: The Key Concepts’, Routledge, 2007.
 R.L. Trask, ‘Language: The Basics’, Routledge 1999
REFERENCES
1. Chris Mounsey, ‘Essays and Dissertation’, Oxford University Press, 2005.
2. Sidney Greenbaum, ‘The Oxford English Grammar’, Oxford University Press, 2005.
3. Krishna Mohan and Meera Banerji, ‘Developing Communication Skills’, 2nd edition, Laxmi
Publications, 2009.

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