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Dept     : CSD
Sem      : 1
Regul    : 2023
Faculty : Mr.S.Sakthivel
phone  : 9952169581
E-mail  : sakthivel.s.eng@snsce.ac.in
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Syllabus

UNIT
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UNIT I - Basic Grammar and Writing Skills.

Grammar - Tenses - Verb forms, Spelling and Importance of Punctuation, Vocabulary- Word formation- Prefixes & Suffixes, One word Substitution, Reading-Reading and understanding the Context, Writing-Sentence completion-filling the gap with coherence, Paragraph writing-writing Analytical and Argumentative paragraphs.

UNIT
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UNIT II - Advanced Grammar and Writing Techniques.

Grammar-Active & Passive Voice- impersonal passive, Definite & Indefinite Article and Preposition, Vocabulary-Technical Vocabulary- Synonyms-Antonyms-Compound words, Reading-Transfer of information (chart, pictures),Writing-Instructions-Imperative Instructions, Preparing Checklist. Grammar for Technical Writing

UNIT
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UNIT III - Grammar for Technical Writing

Grammar-Concord-Subject &Verb agreement, Cause and Effect Expression, Vocabulary- uses of Connectives and Linking words, Reading- Summarizing the given passage – Précis writing, Writing- Recommendations- writing suggestions.

UNIT
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UNIT IV - Advanced Grammar and Reading for Formal Writing.

Grammar-Direct and Indirect speech, Vocabulary-Logical sequence of words, Reading- Note-making using Linear method, Writing- Formal Letter writing-Permission letter for Industrial Visit & In-plant training.

UNIT
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UNIT V - Complex Sentence Structures and Business Communication.

Grammar-Clauses-If Conditionals, Vocabulary-Words often confused-verbal Analogy, Reading- Writing a Review for the Book read recently, Writing - Business Letters- Letter of Quotations, Clarification, Placing orders & Complaint letter.

Reference Book:

1. Muralikrishna, &Sunita Mishra. Communication Skills for Engineers. Pearson, New Delhi. 2011 2. Mitra K. Barun, “Effective Technical Communication – A Guide for Scientists and Engineers”, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2006. 3. Leo Jones, Richard Alexander, New International Business English, updated Edition, Cambridge University Press, NY, USA. 4. Smith—Worthington, Darlene & Sue Jefferson. Technical Writing for Success. Cengage, Mason USA. 5. Sharon J. Gerson, Steven M. Gerson, “Technical Writing – Process & Product”. 3rd Edition, Pearson Education (Singapore) (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

Text Book:

1. Raman, Meenakshi & Sangeetha Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practice, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011. 2. Rizvi, Ashraf. M. Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2005.