Subject English I Functional English

Course Title: English-I: Functional English
Course Code: ENG-307
Credit Hours: 3(3-0)

Course Contents:

1. Basics of Grammar:
   • Parts of speech and use of articles
   • Sentence structure
   • Active and passive voice
   • Practice in unified sentences
   • Analysis of phrase, clause, and sentence structure
   • Transitive and intransitive verbs
   • Punctuation and spelling
2. Comprehension:
   • Answering questions based on given texts
3. Discussion:
   • Engaging in general topics and everyday conversations (topics selected at the teacher’s discretion, considering students’ proficiency levels)
4. Listening:
   • Enhancing listening skills through documentaries and films carefully selected by the instructor
5. Translation Skills:
   • Translating texts from Urdu to English
6. Paragraph Writing:
   • Writing paragraphs on topics chosen at the teacher’s discretion
7. Presentation Skills:
   • Introduction to presentations and deliberations

Note: Extensive reading is required for vocabulary building.

Recommended Books:

1. Thomson, A. J., & Martinet, A. V. (1997). A Practical English Grammar (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
2. Boutin, M.-C., Brinand, S., & Grellet, F. (1993). Writing: Intermediate and Supplementary Skills. Oxford University Press.
3. Tomlinson, B., & Ellis, R. (1992). Reading: Upper Intermediate. Oxford University Press.

This course is designed to enhance students’ functional use of the English language, focusing on practical grammar, comprehension, discussion, listening, translation, writing, and presentation skills. The recommended textbooks provide comprehensive exercises and insights to support these objectives.