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English II

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Course Title: English II

Course No: CACS103

Nature of the Course: THEORY

Semester: 2

Full Marks: 20 + 20 + 60

Pass Marks: 8 + 8 + 24

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

Course Objectives

Course Contents

1. Unit 1: Science Fiction Stories
10 hrs
1.1. H. G. Wells: “The Land Ironclads”
1.2. Jack Williamson: “The Metal Man”
1.3. Brian Aldiss: “Who can Replace a Man?”
1.4. J. G. Ballard: “Billenium”
1.5. William Gibson: “Burning Chrome”
2. Unit 2: Business Communication
9 hrs
2.1. Rules of Good Writing
2.2. Fax Message and Electronic Mails
2.3. Memos, Reports and Meetings
3. Unit 3: Persuasive Communication
3 hrs
3.1. Notices, Advertisements and Leaflets
4. Unit 4: Oral Communication
3 hrs
4.1. Oral Presentation Skills
5. Unit 5: Critical Reasoning
20 hrs
5.1. Analyzing Reasoning
5.2. Evaluating Reasoning
5.3. Reasoning Implications
5.4. Evaluating Evidence and Authorities
5.5. Two Skills in the Use of Language
5.6. Exercising the skills of Reasoning
5.7. Constructing Reasoning

Text Books

  1. 1.Shippey, Tom. The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories. London: OUP, 2003.
  2. 2.Taylor, Shirley. Communication for Business: A Practical Approach. London: Longman, 2005.
  3. 3.Thompson, Anne. Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction. New York: Rutledge, 2009.

Notes:

Source:

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.
Upon the conclusion of the course, students should be able to: - Impart reading skills in students and make them comprehend and analyze literary texts - Frame students’ logical capability including analyzing reasoning, assessing credibility, making sound decisions and solving dilemmas - Help students to develop confidence and expertise in composing effective professional documents
This syllabus follows the official BCA curriculum of Tribhuvan University. In case of any doubt or revision, the university's published syllabus shall be considered authoritative.