English Language and Usage-II

Paper Code: 
ENG 211
Credits: 
3
Periods/week: 
3
Max. Marks: 
100
Objective: 

To familiarize the students with the use of language, grammatical structures and their applications

To develop the ability to comprehend and analyse a literary text

12.00
Unit I: 

Analysis of a Literary text (prose) in terms of imagery, diction, structure, tone, point of view, referential and connotative meaning

8.00
Unit II: 

Analysis of a Literary text (poetry) in terms of imagery, diction, structure, tone, point of view, referential and connotative meaning

8.00
Unit III: 

Writing e-mails, letters regarding organizing events (conferences, lectures, social functions, seminars, etc.)

7.00
Unit IV: 

Writing a variety of Advertisement Copies

10.00
Unit V: 

Editing a given text for grammatical correctness, cohesion and coherence

SUGGESTED READINGS: 
  • Singh, Vandana R. The Written Word. New York: OUP, 2006.
  • Seely, John. The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking. Oxford: OUP, 2005.
  • Alexander, L. G. Poetry and Prose Appreciation for Overseas Students. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1964.
  • Thomson, A.J. and A.V. Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. New York: OUP, 1996.
  • Billingham, Jo. Editing and Revising Text. London: OUP, 2002.
  • Sinha, K.K. Business Communication. New Delhi: Galgotia Publishing Co., 2002.
  • Boulton, Marjorie. The Anatomy of Poetry. Michigan: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1982.
  • Boulton, Marjorie. The Anatomy of Prose. Michigan: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1954.
Academic Year: 
2018-2019