LECTURE SCHEDULE for 1st year English Theory

SCHEME OF COURSE WORK & LECTURE PLAN

B.Tech Semester I

Reading and Writing Skills (13HE1101)

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Course Details:

Course Title	English Reading and Writing Skills
Course Code	: 13HE1101		L    T    P    C	4 0 0 3
Program:	: B.Tech.
Specialization:	: Common to all branches
Semester	:    I
Prerequisites	: Basics of English up to +2 level
Courses to which it is a prerequisite		: N/A

Course Outcomes (COs):

The Students will be able to …
1	Read and answer questions (orally and in writing) based on passages.
2	Identify and use selective vocabulary to enrich their writing.
3	Discuss and assess  textual and authentic materials
4	Analyse facts, ideas and compose them as instructed.
5	Write notes, summaries, and essays in descriptive and narrative modes.

Program Outcomes (POs):

A graduate of mechanical engineering will be able to

Program Outcomes (POs):

A graduate of Chemical Engineering will be able to

1	Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals to solve complex chemical engineering problems.
2	Attain the capability to identify, formulate and analyse problems related to chemical engineering and substantiate the conclusions
3	In a position to design solutions for chemical engineering problems and design system components and processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration to public health and safety.
4	Perform analysis and interpretation of data by using research methods such as design of experiments to synthesize the information and to provide valid conclusions.
5	Able to select and apply appropriate techniques from the available resources and modern chemical engineering and software tools, and will be able to predict and model complex engineering activities with an understanding of the practical limitations.
6	Carry out their professional practice in chemical engineering by appropriately considering and weighing the issues related to society and culture and the consequent responsibilities.
7	Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions on environmental safety.
8	Transform into responsible citizens by resorting to professional ethics and norms of the engineering practice.
9	Function effectively in individual capacity as well as a member in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary streams.
10	Communicate fluently on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society, and will be able to prepare reports and make presentations effectively.
11	Apply knowledge of engineering and management principles while managing projects in multidisciplinary environments.
12	Engage in independent and life-long learning in their specialized areas of chemical engineering.

Course Outcome versus Program Outcomes:

COs

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

PO12

CO-1

S

CO-2

S

CO-3

M

S

CO-4

M

S

M

CO-5

S

M

S - Strongly correlated, M - Moderately correlated, Blank - No correlation

Assessment Methods:

Assignment / Quiz / Seminar / Case Study / Mid-Test / End Exam

Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

Week	Topic / CONTENTS	Course Outcomes	Sample questions	Teaching-Learning Strategy	Assessment Method & Schedule
Week1	The Story of Insects	CO1, CO2, CO3&CO5	Guided /free composition Wh Questions and so on...	Reading, Discussion
Week2	Bringing up Boys & Girls	CO1, CO2, CO3&CO5	Reading Comprehension Multiple choice questions	Discussion, Reading, writing
Week3	The Lunatic, The poet, and the lover; Vocabulary Building: prefixes, suffixes, one word-substitutes	CO1, CO2, CO3&CO5	Matching the synonyms/antonyms One word substitutes Comprehending unfamiliar  passages	Lecture, Reading, writing	*Assessment1 (Week 2 - 4)
Week4	Unity of Minds; On his Blindness	CO1, CO2, CO3&CO5	Listening Comprehension test Presentation of Ideas in writing and speaking with coherence.	Lecture, Reading , writing, oral activities
Week5	Cultural Variation & Change	CO1, CO2, CO3&CO5	Topical discussions Summarization- oral/written	Reading, writing, discussion
Week6	Grammar: Tenses & Concord	CO2&CO5	Sentence correction Cloze passages on verb forms - Multiple choice questions	Lecture, practice	*Assessment2  (Week 6 - 8)
Week7	Three years she grew in sun and shower	CO1, CO2, CO3,CO4 &CO5	Writing critical appreciation of the poem Vocabulary - rhythm	Lecture, Discussion Reading, writing
Week8	Advertising in the Media	CO1, CO2, CO3,CO4 &CO5	Expanding the news Captions Writing catchy captions/slogans	Reading, writing, discussion
Week9	Mid-Test 1
Week10	Grammar: Articles & Prepositions; Paragraph Writing: Technical Description-Process, Object	CO2&CO5	Fill in the blanks test Sentence correction Cloze passages on verb forms - Multiple choice questions	Lecture, practice	(Week 18)
Week11	A Special Kind of Blessing	CO1, CO3, CO4&CO5	Essay writing Specialized vocabulary related to medicine.	Discussion, reading and writing, listening for specific purpose	*Assessment3  (Week 10-12)
Week12	Techniques of Solving Crimes	CO1, CO3, CO4&CO5	Story telling/ narration of crime incidents.	Reading, writing, listening
Week13	La belle Dame  sans merci	CO1, CO3, CO4&CO5	Listening Comprehension test Presentation of Ideas in writing and speaking with coherence.	Lecture, Discussion Reading, writing
Week14	Précis writing &Letter Writing	CO 4&CO5	Practice test	Lecture, practice	*Assessment4  (Week 14-16)
Week15	I Have A Dream;  Because I could not stop for death	CO1, CO3, CO4&CO5	Simulation, speaking extempore / prepared	Lecture, reading, writing, discussion, listening
Week16	Writing: Note Taking & Note Making  ;  Essay writing	CO4& CO5	Elaboration/ condensation of given passages. Presentation of Ideas in writing and speaking with coherence.	Lecture, practice
17	Grammar: Simple, Compound & complex sentences	CO4&CO5	Sentence transformation Word order test	Lecture, practice
18	Mid-Test 2
19/20	END EXAM

*Mid examinations are compulsory for all students.

*The assessments 1,2,3&4 are open to teacher’s discretion but common to branch .

Forms of assessments:

WRITTEN: Assignment, Grammar/vocab Quiz, RC test, Objective questions(based on text), etc.

ORAL:  Viva, PPT presentation, etc.