English 1 (Functional English) Course Outline

Semester 1

Course Name: English 1 (Functional English)

Course Code: EG 105

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None

Objectives:

Enhance language skills and develop critical thinking.

 

Course Contents:

Basics of Grammar

Parts of speech and use of articles

Sentence structure, active and passive voice

Practice in unified sentence

Analysis of phrase, clause and sentence structure

Transitive and intransitive verbs

Punctuation and spelling

Comprehension:

Tips and practice on a given text.

  

Vocabulary Building.

Discussion for speaking skill:

General topics and every-day conversation (topics for discussion to be at the direction of the teacher keeping in view the level of students).

Listening:

What is listening skill, types, ways to improve listening skill Practice by showing documentaries/films carefully selected by subject teachers.

Translation skills:

Urdu to English and English to Urdu.

Paragraph writing :

 

 Practice in writing a good, unified and coherent

Paragraph.

Topics to be chosen at the discretion of the teacher.

Note: 

 Extensive reading is required for vocabulary building.

Recommended books:

   Functional English

a)         Grammar:

1.         Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet. Exercises 1.  Third edition. Oxford University Press. 1997. ISBN 0194313492

2.         Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet. Exercises 2.  Third edition. Oxford University Press. 1997. ISBN 0194313506.

b)         Writing:

1.         Writing. Intermediate by Marie-Christine Boutin, Suzanne Brinand and Francoise Grellet. Oxford Supplementary Skills. Fourth Impression 1993.  ISBN 0 19 435405 7 Pages 20-27 and 35-41.

c)         Reading/Comprehension:

1.         Reading. Upper Intermediate. Brain Tomlinson and Rod Ellis. Oxford Supplementary Skills. Third Impression 1992. ISBN 0 19 453402 2.

d)         Speaking