FYBCOM COMP. ENG. SYLLABUS wef June 2018

North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon 

(NAAC Reaccredited ‘A’ Grade University) 
FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT


F. Y. B.Com – w.e.f. AY 2017-18 

SEMESTER: I 

Paper: 101 English for Business 

60 + 40 Pattern: External Marks 60 +Internal Marks 40 = Maximum Total Marks: 100 
Required Lectures: 60 

Objectives: 
1. To introduce communication theory to students. 
2. To inculcate various communication skills in English among students. 
3. To introduce various soft skills to students. 
4. To improve oral and written competency in English of students. 
5. To develop linguistic competency of students through various grammatical and vocabulary exercises. 

Semester – I 


1 Communication: Definition, Nature and Process                                                                      08 
1. Types : Verbal- Non-Verbal, Oral- Written, Formal- Informal, Vertical- Horizontal 
2. Barriers : Linguistic, Mechanical, Psychological, Social, Organizational, Cross-cultural 
3. Effective Communication: Techniques and advantages 

2 Oral Communication Skills                                                                                                       10 
1. Personal Interviews (PI) -Importance, purposes, Preparation by a candidate, Probable questions, Techniques of Effective performance, Types: Job Interview, Campus Interview, Grievance Interview, Exit Interview, 
2. Presentation Skills: -Importance, concept, Principles of Effective Presentation, technical Presentation 
3. Situational Dialogues : Hotel, Office, Library, Bank ,Restaurant, Railway Station, Mall, between two businessmen, customer and shopkeeper, Cashier and account holder, Receptionist and customer 

3 Written Communication Skills                                                                                                  12 
1. Report writing: -Introduction, Importance, Concept, Types: News report, Survey report, Project report. 
2. Meetings:-Notice, Agenda, Minutes. 
3. Letter Writing : Job Application , Complaint, Inquiry, Order, CV Writing 
4. E-Mail : Layout, elements, Process and drafting 

4 Soft Skills                                                                                                                                  10 
1. Soft Skills : Concept, importance in profession, types, techniques for improvement 
2. Time Management : significance, tips 
3. Body Language : tips , types 
4. Career Planning : correct choice and tips 

5 Grammar and Vocabulary                                                                                                          10 
1. Parts of Speech : Usage 
2. Articles : Usage 
3. Phrasal Verbs 
4. Correct Spelling 
5. Synonyms and Antonyms 

6 Reading, Speaking, listening Skill                                                                                            10 
1. Rapid Reading Styles of Reading ,Comprehension 
2. Negotiation 
3. Selling and Buying skill 
4. Conversational skills 

Recommended Books: 
• Raman, Minakshi and Sangeeta Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practices. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004. 
• Urmila Rai and Rai. Business Communication. Himalaya Publication, New Delhi, 1999. 
• Susmita, Dey. Business Communication. Reliable Publication, Mumbai, 1999. Alex. Soft Skills. Sultan Chand and Chand publication, New Delhi, 2008. 
• Thorat and Lokhandwala. Enriching Oral and Written Communication. Orient Blackswan, Hyderabad, 2009. 
• Pal and Suri. English Grammar and Composition, Sultan Chand and Chand publication, New Delhi, 2003. • Green, David. Contemporary English Grammar and Composition. Macmillan, Chennai, 1971.  

SEMESTER: II 

Paper: 201 English for Business 

60 + 40 Pattern: External Marks 60 +Internal Marks 40 = Maximum Total Marks: 100 Required Lectures: 60 

Objectives: 
1. To introduce communication theory to students. 
2. To inculcate various communication skills in English among students. 
3. To introduce various soft skills to students. 
4. To improve oral and written competency in English of students. 
5. To develop linguistic competency of students through various grammatical and vocabulary exercises. 

1 Communications Lectures                                                                                                     8 
1. External and Internal Communication 
2. Grapevine Communication, Consensus, Paralanguage 
3. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Communication 
4. Diagonal Communication 
5. Listening : Types and Significance in communication 

2 Oral Communication Skills Lectures                                                                                    12 
1. Group Discussion (GD) -Importance, Concept, Purposes, Techniques of Effective performance. 
2. Public Speaking : Welcome Speech, Introductory Speech, Vote of thanks, Presidential Address, opening and closing of speech 
3. Technical Communication : Video Conferencing, Teleconferencing 

3 Written Communication Skills Lectures                                                                               10 
1. Letter Writing : Status inquiry, Collection letter, Goodwill letters 
2. Advertisement Drafting : Types and Techniques, samples 
3. News Writing : Accidental, social and occasional 
4. Information Manual Writing of Various products : Mobile, Washing Machine, Television, Laptop, Cosmetics 

4 Employment Communication                                                                                               10 
1. Introduction 
2. Correspondence Related to Recruitment / cover Letter ,Resume , 
3. Cold call Letter Letters of Enquiry ,Thank you Letter 
4. Interview ,Types, process 

5 Soft Skills Lectures                                                                                                               10 
1. Leadership Skills 
2. Team Building 
3. Attitude 
4. Stress Management  

6 Grammar and Vocabulary Lectures                                                                                      10 
1. Tenses : Usage 
2. Change the Voice 
3. Add Question Tag 
4. Words often Confused 
5. One word Substitution 

Recommended Books: 
• Urmila Rai and Rai. Business Communication. Himalaya Publication, New Delhi, 1999. 
• Raman, Minakshi and Sangeeta Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practices. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004. 
• Susmita, Dey. Business Communication. Reliable Publication, Mumbai, 1999. Alex. Soft Skills. Sultan Chand and Chand publication, New Delhi, 2008. 
• Thorat and Lokhandwala. Enriching Oral and Written Communication. Orient Blackswan, Hyderabad, 2009. 
• Pal and Suri. English Grammar and Composition, Sultan Chand and Chand publication, New Delhi, 2003. 
• Green, David. Contemporary English Grammar and Composition. Macmillan, Chennai, 1971. 

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