GE3272 Communication Laboratory Syllabus:

GE3272 Communication Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES

 To identify varied group discussion skills and apply them to take part in effective discussions in a professional context.
 To be able to communicate effectively through writing.

UNIT I

Speaking-Role Play Exercises Based on Workplace Contexts, – talking about competition- discussing progress toward goals-talking about experiences- talking about events in life- discussing past eventsWriting: writing emails (formal & semi-formal).

UNIT II

Speaking: discussing news stories-talking about frequency-talking about travel problems- discussing travel procedures- talking about travel problems- making arrangements-describing arrangements discussing plans and decisions- discussing purposes and reasons- understanding common technology terms-Writing: – writing different types of emails.

UNIT III

Speaking: discussing predictions-describing the climate-discussing forecasts and scenarios- talking about purchasing-discussing advantages and disadvantages- making comparisons- discussing likes and dislikes- discussing feelings about experiences-discussing imaginary scenarios Writing: short essays and reports-formal/semi-formal letters.

UNIT IV

Speaking: discussing the natural environment-describing systems-describing position and movementexplaining rules-( example- discussing rental arrangements)- understanding technical instructionsWriting: writing instructions-writing a short article.

UNIT V

Speaking: describing things relatively-describing clothing-discussing safety issues (making recommendations) talking about electrical devices-describing controlling actions- Writing: job application (Cover letter + Curriculum vitae)-writing recommendations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Speak effectively in group discussions held in a formal/semi formal contexts.
 Write emails and effective job applications.