Course Type: Open course
Course Category: Aided
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COURSE CODE |
EN OG3 |
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TITLE OF THE COURSE |
ENGLISH FOR CAREERS |
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SEMESTER IN WHICH THE COURSE IS TO BE TAUGHT |
5 |
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NO. OF CREDITS |
4 |
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NO. OF CONTACT HOURS |
72 |
1. Aim of the Course
To make the students competent in their job-seeking, job-getting, and job-holding needs. The course shall cater to equipping the students in Comprehensive Language Enhancement.
2. Objectives
On completion of the course, the students should be able :
• To develop communicative skills, which will enable them to prepare for a career and function effectively in it.
• To equip themselves in oral and written communication to enhance their academic and professional use of language.
• To train themselves in making effective presentations.
3.Course Outline
Module One: Oral and Written Skills for Jobs and Careers (18 hours)
a. Applying for jobs—Preparing Resumes—Writing Cover letters.
b. Preparing for interviews—Taking Interviews—Post-Interview follow-up-Promotion
Interviews—Group Discussions
Module Two: Correctness of Language Usage
a. Common errors in communication and how to avoid them.
b. Some Notions—Conventional and idiomatic expressions.
c. Today’s Vocabulary
