Course Content & Assessment

Detailed syllabus, intended learning outcomes, and the assessment scheme for the foundation language courses.

First Semester

English 1 (DS1107)

Credits: 1 (Non-GPA) Pre-requisites: None
Aims

This course aims to enhance the overall understanding, communication/interaction in English Language enabling the students to have a sound foundation for the medium of instruction of the BDS course.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course the students should be able to:

  • Use the tenses and active and passive voice correctly in writing and speech
  • Produce cohesive and grammatically correct general and academic writing at sentence and paragraph level
  • Make oral presentations and participate in discussions
  • Listen and comprehend lectures and take notes
  • Write formal letters
Course Content (Lectures)
  • Update of grammar
  • Practical: Presentation (Individual)
  • Practical: Presentations (Group)
  • Situational Dialogues
  • Application of tenses I
  • Interviews
  • More Review
  • English Club
  • Creative Writing
  • Comprehension
  • Listening
Second Semester

English 2 (DS1208)

Credits: 1 (Non-GPA) Pre-requisites: None
Aims

This course aims to enhance the competency of English Language students enabling them to follow the BDS course effectively.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course the students should be able to:

  • Read and understand academic texts using skimming, scanning and intensive reading
  • Face interviews confidently and make oral presentations
  • Take down notes while following lectures
  • Write academic essays
Course Content (Lectures)
  • Update of grammar II
  • Practical: Presentation (Individual)
  • Practical: Presentations (Group)
  • Situational Dialogues
  • Application of tenses II
  • Essay Writing
  • English Club
  • Summarizing and note taking

Assessment Scheme

Time of Assessment Assessment Methods Percentage of Marks
In course assessments (First Semester) Assignments on Reading+Listening+Writing 30%
End Semester Examination (First Semester) Reading+ Grammar &Writing+ Listening 30%
End Semester Examination (First Semester) Speech Test 40%
In course assessment (Second Semester) Assignments on Reading+Listening+Writing 30%
End Semester Examination (Second Semester) Reading+Grammar &Writing+Listening 30%
End Semester Examination (Second Semester) Speech Test 40%