Sathyabama LMS

This course comprises novels of different types with a brief introduction to the techniques of fiction as a genre. The students would be able to distinct and analyse the  literary characteristics of the novel. The students will be made aware of the social background, structure and theme of the prescribed novels and would be able to effectively communicate ideas related to the novel during class and group activities . They would be able to read, summarize, and evaluate critically the works suggested for the course. 📖 ☕

This course familiarizes the  students with the concepts and theories of translation and introduces them the art of translation. The students will be able to develop critical thinking on the connection between usage of language and translation and they will be able to implement the diverse approaches to translation prevalent within the theories and types of translation.

Objectives:

• Understanding the origins, structure and development of language and its application to other areas of humanistic and scientific knowledge.

• Understanding the general characteristic of the structure of language, its phonological sound system, word structure, and phrase and sentence patterns.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:  Grasp the complexity of language as a communication system shaped by cognitive, biological, cultural, and social factors.  Demonstrate understanding of the concepts, theories, and methodologies used by linguists in qualitative and quantitative analyses of linguistic structure, and patterns of language use.  Demonstrate understanding of processes of language change and variation, the role of language in reflecting and constructing social identities, and the distinctive properties of human language.  Acquire the technical vocabulary and theoretical tools of the field, necessary to read published linguistic research.  Apply their understanding of linguistic concepts, methods and approaches to the construction and analysis of meanings in different modes of communication.  Are ready for significant scholarly participation in the field of linguistics.

Course Objectives:

·         To make the learners aware of the social, a cultural and psychological implication of the modern age

·         To familiarize the students with the evolution of the different genre in Britain.

·         To acquaint the students with different literary era, movements and authors relating to British history

·         To provide knowledge on the Romantic age and Victorian Age of British Literature.

Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course, student will be able to

CO1: Classify technical words to use them in sentences framing, compose problem solving paragraphs in semi formal letters, use rubrics to self evaluate, listening to take linear notes, reading to infer, predict and to differentiate facts from opinions, guess contextual meaning of words, modify the verbs in present tense, use learnt language in role plays with 80% accuracy

CO2: Categorize information based on global understanding of reading materials to prepare notes in graphic format like tables, use cohesive words related to comparing and contrasting by writing short paragraphs based on visual inputs in the form of bar diagrams, pie chart etc; describe process by composing paragraphs, recognize topic sentences and identifying verbal phrases while reading, use prepositions and prepositional phrases, modify the verbs from one form to the other in past and future tenses with 80% accuracy

CO 3: Generate specific information by using scanning and skimming reading materials, Construct questionnaire to conduct class survey by framing open ended questions to generate data on current issues to make oral presentations and report in written format by using template provided, arrange sentences in the right order by using sentence linkers as clues, revise the written materials by identifying elements of editing, edit errors related to subject verb agreement, punctuation and spelling besides coherence with 70 % accuracy, use reported speech in spoken and written form in class room in reporting contexts, list paired words, word associations by recalling and identifying by noticing them while reading 

CO 4: Paraphrase based on reading to discuss and design products thereby to create and design user manual, identify technical words related to compound nouns to expand and to paraphrase, enact role plays to present the product, discuss facts and opinions of the product in pair and team work, read current topics to summarise in note form , listen to current issues to deduct meaning from the context, choose the right option, define technical words related to the reading materials.

CO 5: Summarise reading materials, use the ideas while writing essays, take, and differentiate meaning of homonyms and homophones

CO 6: Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively in a small group environment, in activities developed for language learning in the classroom/ online for formative assessment purposes, use and develop rubrics for self reflection, apply elements of reasoning skills for critical reading, identify facts and opinions and make judgements independently, develop intellectual courage and perseverance in pair and group work.

Course Objectives:

● To introduce the students to the body of literary writings that stands evergreen in the regions of Kenya, Africa,

Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Pakistan.

● To acquaint the students the various genres.

● To acquaint the students with different authors relating to different regions and literature.

● To make the students approach selected texts for their literary value and cultural importance.