About Department
Level
Undergraduate (UG)
Courses Offered
1. Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)
Course Title: English for Business Communication
Semester: I to IV
Programmes:
• B.Com.
• B.Com. (Information Technology)
• B.Com. (Business Administration)
2. Open Elective (OE) Courses
• Semester I: Basic English Usage
• Semester II: Improving Reading Comprehension in English
• Semester III: English for Enhancing Soft Skills
• Semester IV: English for Employability Skills
• Semester V: English for Life Skills
Significance of English
• English functions as a global lingua franca and an important medium of academic, professional, and business communication.
• It is widely studied as a third language in India.
• It plays a crucial role in higher education, commerce, technology, entrepreneurship, and global communication.
• In the Faculty of Commerce, although there is no separate Department of English, the language serves as an important medium of instruction and communication.
Objectives of the Curriculum
• Develop proficiency in the four language skills (LSRW).
• Strengthen business and workplace communication.
• Enhance employability and entrepreneurial skills.
• Improve communication competence for higher education and professional life.
• Foster confidence, critical thinking, and personality development.
• Promote effective communication in academic, professional, and social contexts.
NEP 2020 Initiatives
• Progressive Open Elective (OE) courses introduced up to Semester V.
• Courses are designed in a sequential manner.
• Each course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous semester.
• Focus on systematic language development and skill enhancement.
• Skill-based courses.
Teaching Learning Methodology
Interactive and Learner-Centered Pedagogy:
• Task-based language learning
• Activity-based teaching
• Learner-centred classroom practices
Classroom Activities
• Role Plays
• Group Discussions
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Extempore Speaking
• Wall Paper Preparation
Language Games
• Guess Who?
• Antakshari
• Story Development
• Memory Games
Internal Assessment
• Unit Wise Test
• Online Quiz
• Home Assignments
• Class Assignment
Learning Outcomes
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Develop confidence in oral and written communication.
• Improve reading and writing proficiency.
• Build employability and workplace communication skills.
• Develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Meet the communication demands of higher education, professional careers, entrepreneurship, and everyday life.
Contribution to Institution
• Supports the holistic development of students.
• Promotes quality education through skill-based learning.
• Aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
