Syllabus_Semester V (Compulsory English)

Syllabus for Semester V

BA Part III / English

·         40 Marks: University Exam (Descriptive/Offline)

·         10 Marks: Internal (Seminar Presentation)

Compulsory English

MODULE I

A. Interview Skills

B. The Interview -V.V. John

MODULE II

A. Grammar for Competitive Examinations

B. The Lottery - Shirley Jackson

MODULE III

A. Writing Skills for Competitive Examinations

B. After Twenty Years - O’ Henry

MODULE IV

A. I Shall Return To This Bengal - Jibananda Das

 B. (i) Song of Youth - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

      (ii) The Orphan Girl - Henry Derezio

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Question Paper Pattern

Q.1 A) Three multiple choice questions based on lessons and poems                     (03)

Q. 1 B) Answer in one word/phrase/sentence each (lessons and poems).                (03)

Q. 1 C) Two different Vocabulary Exercises (based on lessons and poems)             (02)

Q. 2 A) Answer the following questions in 3-4 sentences each. ( 2 out of 3)             (04)

            (02 on prose and 01 on poetry)

Q. 2 B) Write Short Note on the following in about 7-8 sentences each. (1 out of 2)

            (01 0n prose and 01 on poetry)                                                                            (04)

Q. 3) Questions to be set on Interview Skills (A or B)                                                    (08)

Q. 4) Question to be set on Grammar for Competitive Examinations (A or B)                (08)

Q. 5) Question to set on Writing Skills for Competitive Examinations(A or B)                 (08)

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