Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Telangana, Information Technology Semester 1, English Syllabus

Unit - 1 The Raman Effect’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press

Unit – 1

‘The Raman Effect’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.

1.1. The Concept of Word Formation – The Use of Prefixes and Suffixes

1.2. Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Articles and Prepositions

1.3. Reading and its Importance – Techniques of Effective Reading

1.4. Sentence Structure – Use of Phrases and Clauses in Sentences

1.5. Importance of Punctuation – Techniques for Writing Precisely

1.6. Paragraph Writing – Types Structures and Features of a Paragraph – Creating Coherence Organizing Principles of Paragraphs in Documents

Unit - 2 Ancient Architecture in India’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press

Unit – 2

‘Ancient Architecture in India’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.

2.1 Synonyms and Antonyms

2.2. Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Nounpronoun Agreement and Subjectverb Agreement.

2.3. Reading Improving Comprehension Skills – Techniques for Good Comprehension

2.4. Format of a Formal Letter Writing Formal Letters E.g. Letter of Complaint Letter of Requisition Job Application with Resume.

Unit - 3 Blue Jeans’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press

Unit – 3

‘Blue Jeans’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.

3.1. Acquaintance with Prefixes and Suffixes from Foreign Languages in English to Form Derivatives – Words from Foreign Languages and Their Use in English

3.2. Identifying Common Errors in Writing with Reference to Misplaced Modifiers and Tenses

3.3. Sub– Skills of Reading – Skimming and Scanning

3.4. Nature and Style of Sensible Writing Defining Describing Objects Places and Events Classifying Providing Examples or Evidence

Unit - 4 What Should You Be Eating’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press

Unit – 4

‘What Should You Be Eating’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.

4.1 Standard Abbreviations in English

4.2 Redundancies and Clichés in Oral and Written Communication

4.3 Comprehension – Intensive Reading and Extensive Reading

4.4 Writing Practices – Writing Introduction and Conclusion Essay Writing and Precis Writing.

Unit - 5 How a Chinese Billionaire Built Her Fortune’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press

Unit – 5

‘How a Chinese Billionaire Built Her Fortune’ from the prescribed textbook ‘English for Engineers’ published by Cambridge University Press.

5.1 Technical Vocabulary and Their Usage

5.2 Common Errors in English

5.3 Reading Comprehension – Exercises for Practice

5.4 Technical Reports – Introduction – Characteristics of a Report – Categories of Reports