English - III

Objectives: This course will introduce critical reading, thinking, speaking and writing practices that will not only enable them to complete their studies successfully but also equip students to compose a research write-up. It primarily reinforce on structure, paragraphing, composition, comprehension, and analytical skills.

Contents: 1. Narrative Essays: Descriptive elements, purpose, characteristics, thesis statement, essay organization. 2. Expository Essays: Writing definitions, comparison and contrast, information classification, illustrations, speculating about causes. 3. Position Essays: Argument and persuasion, rational/convincing arguments, stating empirical evidence, anticipating counterarguments. 4. Academic Style: Grammar, advanced word choice, report writing, scientific report writing. 5. Oral and Written Communication Skills: Social and academic registers, social notes, letters to the editor, formal business letters.