English II

Advanced English communication, technical writing, report writing, and professional correspondence.

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English II Syllabus | Semester 2 | BCATU

Course Syllabus

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Course Information

Type: Theory
Course Code: CAEN153
Credit Hours: 3
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Course Description

The course consists of literary reading, business communication skills along with critical reasoning to inculcate cognitive ability and workplace communicative competence in the students. It consists of science fiction stories, business writing and exercises based on critical reasoning. The course aims to enhance language proficiency and stimulate creative and critical thinking and analysis.

Objectives

The course has following specific objectives:
To impart reading skills in students and make them comprehend and analyze literary texts.
To frame students' logical capability including analyzing reasoning, assessing credibility, making sound decisions and solving dilemmas.
To help students to develop confidence and expertise in composing effective professional documents.

Course Units

5 Units · 45 Hrs

H. G. Wells: "The Land Ironlands"
Jack Williamson: "The Metal Man"
Brian Aldiss: "Who can Replace a Man"
J. G Ballard: "Billenium"
William Gibson: "Burning Chrome"

Rules of Good Writing
Fax Message and Electronic Mails
Memos, Reports and Meetings

Notices, Advertisements and Leaflets

Oral Presentation Skills

Analyzing Reasoning
Evaluating Reasoning
Reasoning Implications
Evaluating Evidence and Authorities
Two Skills in the Use of Language
Exercising the skills of Reasoning
Constructing Reasoning

Course Overview

Unit 1: Science Fiction Stories (10 hrs) H. G. Wells: "The Land Ironlands" Jack Williamson: "The Metal Man" Brian Aldiss: "Who can Replace a Man" J. G Ballard: "Billenium" William Gibson: "Burning Chrome" Unit 2: Business Communication (9 hrs) Rules of Good Writing Fax Message and Electronic Mails Memos, Reports and Meetings Unit 3: Persuasive Communication (3 hrs) Notices, Advertisements and Leaflets Unit 4: Oral Communication (3 hrs) Oral Presentation Skills Unit 5: Critical Reasoning (20 hrs) Analyzing Reasoning Evaluating Reasoning Reasoning Implications Evaluating Evidence and Authorities Two Skills in the Use of Language Exercising the skills of Reasoning Constructing Reasoning