GE3172 English Laboratory Syllabus:
GE3172 English Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES :
To improve the communicative competence of learners
To help learners use language effectively in academic /work contexts
To develop various listening strategies to comprehend various types of audio materials like lectures, discussions, videos etc.
To build on students’ English language skills by engaging them in listening, speaking and grammar learning activities that are relevant to authentic contexts.
To use language efficiently in expressing their opinions via various media.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION
Listening for general information-specific details- conversation: Introduction to classmates – Audio / video (formal & informal); Telephone conversation; Listening to voicemail & messages; Listening and filling a form. Speaking – making telephone calls-Self Introduction; Introducing a friend; – politeness strategies- making polite requests, making polite offers, replying to polite requests and offersunderstanding basic instructions( filling out a bank application for example).
UNIT II NARRATION AND SUMMATION
Listening – Listening to podcasts, anecdotes / stories / event narration; documentaries and interviews with celebrities. Speaking – Narrating personal experiences / events-Talking about current and temporary situations & permanent and regular situations – describing experiences and feelingsengaging in small talk- describing requirements and abilities.
UNIT III DESCRIPTION OF A PROCESS / PRODUCT
Listening – Listen to product and process descriptions; a classroom lecture; and advertisements about products. Speaking – Picture description- describing locations in workplaces- Giving instruction to use the product- explaining uses and purposes- Presenting a product- describing shapes and sizes and weights- talking about quantities(large & small)-talking about precautions.
UNIT IV CLASSIFICATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Listening – Listening to TED Talks; Listening to lectures – and educational videos. Speaking – Small Talk; discussing and making plans-talking about tasks-talking about progress- talking about positions and directions of movement-talking about travel preparations- talking about transportation.
UNIT V EXPRESSION
Listening – Listening to debates/ discussions; different viewpoints on an issue; and panel discussions. Speaking –making predictions- talking about a given topic-giving opinions- understanding a website describing processes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, learners will be able
To listen and comprehend complex academic texts
To speak fluently and accurately in formal and informal communicative contexts
To express their opinions effectively in both oral and written medium of communication
ASSESSMENT PATTERN
One online / app based assessment to test listening /speaking
End Semester ONLY listening and speaking will be conducted online.
Proficiency certification is given on successful completion of listening and speaking internal test and end semester exam.