This course aims at preparing undergraduate students to learn how to use the structure of
language systematically and to get a good command over the language to produce the learned
grammatical structures accurately. It aims to enable the learner to communicate effectively at
thewritten and spoken level appropriately in real-life situations.
This course aims at preparing undergraduate students to learn how to use the structure of
language systematically and to get a good command over the language to produce the learned
grammatical structures accurately. It aims to enable the learner to communicate effectively at
thewritten and spoken level appropriately in real-life situations.
Course Overview In the modern era, most of the competitive exams in the public and private sector has English as an indispensable unit. Many sectors conduct the exams in English medium too. Generally, most of the exams focus on vocabulary and basic understanding of the English language such as grammar, comprehension, etc. Though, all the competitive exams have other subjects like mental ability, general awareness but English plays a fundamental role. Specific Objectives: · To enable students to prepare for the competitive exams of various kinds especially meant for testing ability in English language.· To provide opportunities for the students to improve their listening and reading comprehension skills.· To introduce students with the common question types asked in competitive examinations concerning English- grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and other significant topics.· To help the students to overcome the fear about English as a compulsory subject in various competitive exams. Learning Outcome: · Students will be able to apply the basic grammatical rules learnt from the prescribed texts.· Students will be able to read and comprehend English in the context of acquisition of soft (life) skills.· Students will be able to write analytically in a variety of formats, including essays, letters and précis. Prerequisites Courses: Compulsory: 10+2 examination in Arts/Science/Commerce or any equivalent degree Desirable: Any graduate degree
BEN2A04 - ZEITGEIST: READING ON CONTEMPORARY CULTUREThis is for B batch consisting of B. A. Sociology and B. Sc. Psychology.The course instructors are Dr. Aysha Swapna K. A. (2 hours) and Mr. Abdul Sathar (3 hours).The outcome of the course is : OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE a. To inculcate the values enshrined in the constitution of India and to provide an insight on the secular framework of the country. b. To familiarize the learners with concepts such as conservation, sustainability and the life of the marginalized and their interconnectedness. c. To foster among learners an awareness of the diverse problems faced by women and the sexual minorities and to promote a culture of inclusion and mutual respect. d. To understand the “human” as articulated among the various cultures and promote a multicultural and plural understanding of rights. SummaryCourse Status :UpcomingCourse Type :Common CourseDuration :6 weeksStart Date :1 June 2022End Date :15 Aug 2022Exam Date : To be shared later Enrollment Ends :11 June 2022Category :EnglishCredit Points :4Level :UndergraduateCOURSE DETAILS: Module 1: Indian Constitution and Secularism 1. Preamble to the Constitution of India 2. Should Gandhi‟s Assassin be Killed?: Pearl S. Buck 3. Toba Tek Singh: Hassan Saadat Manto 4. Freedom: Tagore Module 2: Sustainable Environment 1. The End of Living and the Beginning of Survival: Chief Seattle 2. On Killinga Tree: Gieve Patel 3. Zlateh the Goat: Issac Bashevis Singer Module 3: Gender 1. The Story of an Hour: Kate Chopin 2. The First time I Uttered a Prayer: Lee Mokobe 3. Claiming an Education: Adrienne Rich Module 4: Human Rights 1. Refugee Blues: W H Auden 2. Amnesty: Nadine Gordimer 3. Akkarmashi: Sarankumar Limbale (Extracts from Chapter1) 4. The Meaning of Life: Yuval Noah Harari (Extracts from Chapter 19) Introduction
Course Overview This course will inquire into the captivating world of our environment and explore how humans and nature interact. It will address the significant challenges faced by our planet, such as biodiversity loss, pollution, climate change etc and understanding their impact on both nature and people. The course also deals with various methods of sustainable development, environmental policies and ethics etc. It will help to address the intricate ecosystems that make up our planet and learn how various organisms coexist harmoniously to maintain nature's balance.
