(HS 05232) ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION SKILLS LAB

The language Lab focuses computer-aided multi-media instruction and language
acquisition to achieve the following targets :
• To expose the students to a variety of self-instructional, learner-friendly modes
of language learning.
• To help the students cultivate the habit of reading passages from the computer
monitor, thus providing them with the required facility to face computer-based
competitive exams such GRE, TOEFL, GMAT etc.
• To enable them to learn better pronunciation through stress on word accent,
intonation, and rhythm.
• To train them to use language effectively to face interviews, group discussions,
public speaking.
• To initiate them into greater use of the computer in resume preparation,
report writing, format-making etc.
However, depending upon the available infrastructure and budget, the above
targets can also be achieved by procuring the minimum required equipment
suggested for the establishment of a Conventional Lab the details of which
are given below. The lab should cater to the needs of the students to build
up their confidence to help them develop leadership qualities through their
communicative competence.
SYLLABUS :
The following course content is prescribed for the English Language Laboratory
Practice :
1. Introduction to Phonetics.
2. Introduction to Vowels and Consonants and associated Phonetic symbols.
3. Introduction to Accent, Intonation and Rhythm.
4. Situational Dialogues / Role Play.
5. Public Speaking.
6. Debate
7. Group discussions
8. Facing Interviews
9. Resume preparation
10. e-correspondence
Minimum Requirement :
• Computer aided multi media language lab with 30 systems with LAN facility.
• Conventional Language Lab. with audio and video systems, speakers, head
phones and a teacher console to accommodate 30 students.
Suggested Software :
• Cambridge Advanced Learners’ Dictionary with exercises
• The Rosetta Stone English Library
• Clarity Pronunciation Power
• Mastering English in Vocabulary, Grammar, Spellings, Composition
• Dorling Kindersley series of Grammar, Punctuation, Composition etc.
• Language in Use, Foundation Books Pvt Ltd
• Learning to Speak English - 4 CDs
• Microsoft Encarta
• Murphy’s English Grammar, Cambridge
• Time series of IQ Test, Brain-teasers, Aptitude Test etc.
• English in Mind, Herbert Puchta and Jeff Stranks with Meredith
Levy,Cambridge.
BOOKS SUGGESTED FOR ENGLISH LAB :
1. Developing Communication Skills by Krishna Mohan & Meera Benerji
(Macmillan)
2. Speaking English Effectively by Krishna Mohan & NP Singh (Macmillan)
3. Better English Pronunciation by JDO Connor (UBS – Cambridge)
4. Oxford Practice Grammar with Answers, John Eastwood, Oxford
5. Handbook of English Grammar and Usage, Mark Lester and Larry Beason,
Tata McGraw-Hill
6. A text book of English Phonetics for Indian Students by T.Balasubramanian
(Macmillan)
7. Lingua TOEFL CBT Insider, by Dreamtech
8. TOEFL & GRE( KAPLAN, AARCO & BARRONS, USA, Cracking GRE by
CLIFFS)
9. English Skills for Technical Students, WBSCTE with British Council, OL
10. A Handbook of English for Competitive Examinations, by B Shyamala Rao,
Blakie Books, Chennai.
DISTRIBUTION AND WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS :
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY PRACTICE
1. The practical examinations for the English Language Laboratory practice
shall be conducted as per the University norms prescribed for the core
engineering practical sessions.
2. For the English Language lab sessions, there shall be a continuous evaluation
during the year for 25 sessional marks and 50 End Examination marks. Of
the 25 marks, 15 marks shall be awarded for day-to-day work and 10 marks
to be awarded by conducting Internal Lab Test(s). The End Examination
shall be conducted by the teacher concerned with the help of another member
of the staff of the same department of the same institution.