Engineering English: You can download the Study materials and notes for Engineering English in PDF files from the official website.
Engineering English Books
The Books and Study Materials for the first year engineering are now updated on the official website. We had previously updated some books on Engineering. Candidates can choose the subject they want and download in Pdf format. In this article, we are going to concentrate on the subject of Engineering English. The primary aim of the subject is to improvise the knowledge of English of the candidates so that it can be helpful for them in their future endeavors.
Engineering English Books 2018
English is a Globally accepted language. The primary objective of this subject in Engineering is that to teach the skills and improvise the speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills. By learning English candidates can gain the confidence to face the interviews and exams with ease. The syllabus has been designed to create the linguistic and communicative competence of the candidates of Engineering. The central part where this subject is focusing is on Communicative English. This is the part where candidates can improve their speaking skills and give positive thoughts on how to face an interview. Here, we are providing the best books and Study Materials which will be helpful at the time of preparation. We are also offering the detailed syllabus of the subject so that candidates can follow that and the learning process will be natural.
Engineering English 1st semester Syllabus
UNIT I:
1. ‘Human Resources‘ from English for Engineers and Technologists.
- OBJECTIVE: To develop human resources to serve the society in different ways.
- OUTCOME: The lesson motivates the readers to develop their knowledge in different fields and serve the society accordingly.
2. ‘An Ideal Family‘ from Panorama: A Course on Reading
- OBJECTIVE: To create extensive reading skill and comprehension for pleasure and profit.
OUTCOME: Acquisition of writing skills
UNIT 2:
1. ‘ Transport: Problems and Solutions‘ from English for Engineers and Technologists.
- OBJECTIVE: To highlight road safety measures whatever be the mode of transport.
- OUTCOME: The lesson motivates the public to adopt road safety measures.
2. ‘War‘ from ‘Panorama: A Course on Reading’
- OBJECTIVE: To develop extensive reading skill and comprehension for pleasure and profit.
- OUTCOME: Acquisition of writing skills
UNIT 3:
1. ‘Evaluating Technology‘ from English for Engineers and Technologists.
- OBJECTIVE: To highlight the advantages and disadvantages of technology.
- OUTCOME: The lesson creates an awareness in the readers that mass production is ultimately detrimental to
biological survival.
2. ‘The Verger‘ from ‘Panorama: A Course on Reading’
- OBJECTIVE: To develop extensive reading skill and comprehension for pleasure and profit.
- OUTCOME: Acquisition of writing skills
UNIT 4:
1. ‘Alternative Sources of Energy‘ from English for Engineers and Technologists.
- OBJECTIVE: To bring into different focus sources of energy as alternatives to the depleting sources.
- OUTCOME: The lesson helps to choose a source of energy suitable for rural India.
2. ‘ The Scarecrow’ from Panorama: A Course on Reading
- OBJECTIVE: To develop extensive reading skill and comprehension for pleasure and profit.
- OUTCOME: Acquisition of writing skills
UNIT 5:
1. ‘Our Living Environment‘ from English for Engineers and Technologists.
- OBJECTIVE: To highlight the fact that animals must be preserved because animal life is precious.
- OUTCOME: The lesson creates an awareness in the reader as to the usefulness of animals for the human society.
2. ‘A Village Host to Nation‘ from Panorama: A Course on Reading
- OBJECTIVE: To develop extensive reading skill and comprehension for pleasure and profit.
- OUTCOME: Acquisition of writing skills
UNIT 6:
1. ‘ Safety and Training’ from English for Engineers and Technologists.
- OBJECTIVE: To highlight the possibility of accidents in laboratories, industries, and other places and to follow
safety measures. - OUTCOME: The lesson helps in identifying safety measures against different varieties of accidents at home and in the workplace.
2. ‘Martin Luther King and Africa’ from Panorama: A Course on Reading
- OBJECTIVE: To develop extensive reading skill and comprehension for pleasure and profit.
- OUTCOME: Acquisition of writing skills
Engineering English 2nd Semester Syllabus
UNIT 1:
1. ‘ The Greatest Resource- Education‘ from English Encounters
- OBJECTIVE: Schumacher describes the education system by saying that it was little training, something more than mere knowledge of facts.
- OUTCOME: The lesson underscores that the ultimate aim of Education is to enhance wisdom.
2. ‘ A P J Abdul Kalam’ from The Great Indian Scientists.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson highlights Abdul Kalam’s contributions to Indian science and the awards he received.
- OUTCOME: Abdul Kalam’s simple life and service to the nation inspire the readers to follow in his footsteps.
UNIT 2:
1. ‘ A Dilemma‘ from English Encounters
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson centers on the pros and cons of the development of science and technology.
- OUTCOME: The lesson enables the students to promote peaceful co-existence and universal harmony among people and society.
3. ‘C V Raman’ from The Great Indian Scientists.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson highlights the dedicated research work of C V Raman and his achievements in Physics.
- OUTCOME: The Achievements of C V Raman are inspiring and exemplary to the readers and all scientists.
UNIT 3:
1. ‘Cultural Shock‘: Adjustments to new Cultural Environments from English Encounters.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson depicts the symptoms of Cultural Shock and the aftermath consequences.
- OUTCOME: The lesson imparts the students to manage different cultural shocks due to globalization.
2. ‘Homi Jehangir Bhabha’ from The Great Indian Scientists.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson highlights Homi Jehangir Bhabha’s contributions to the Indian nuclear programme as an architect.
- OUTCOME: The seminal contributions of Homi Jehangir Bhabha to Indian nuclear programme provide aspiration to the readers to serve the nation and strengthen it.
UNIT 4:
1. ‘The Lottery‘ from English Encounters.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson highlights insightful commentary on cultural traditions.
- OUTCOME: The theme projects society’s need to re-examine its traditions when they are outdated.
2. ‘Jagadish Chandra Bose‘ from The Great Indian Scientists.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson gives an account of the unique discoveries and inventions of Jagadish Chandra Bose
in Science. - OUTCOME: The Scientific discoveries and inventions of Jagadish Chandra Bose inspire the readers to make their contributions to science and technology, and
strengthen the nation.
UNIT 5:
1. ‘ The Health Threats of Climate Change‘ from English Encounters.
- OBJECTIVE: The essay presents several health disorders that spring out due to environmental changes
- OUTCOME: The lesson offers several inputs to protect the environment for the sustainability of the future
generations.
2. ‘ Prafulla Chandra Ray‘ from The Great Indian Scientists.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson is given an account of the experiments and discoveries in Pharmaceuticals of Prafulla Chandra Ray.
- OUTCOME Prafulla Chandra Ray’s scientific achievements and patriotic fervor inspire the reader.
UNIT 6:
1. ‘ The Chief Software Architect’ from English Encounters
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson supports the developments of technology for the betterment of human life.
- OUTCOME: Pupil gets inspired by eminent personalities who toiled for the present day advancement of software development.
2. ‘ Srinivasa Ramanujan‘ from The Great Indian Scientists.
- OBJECTIVE: The lesson highlights the extraordinary achievements of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a great mathematician and the most romantic figure in mathematics.
- OUTCOME: The lesson inspires the readers to think and tap their innate talents.
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Suggested Books for Engineering English -1st year
- Technical Communication: Principles and Practice, Second Edition by Meenakshi Raman and Sangeeta Sharma, Oxford Publications.
- Effective Technical Communication by M Ashraf Rizvi, The McGraw-Hill Companies.
- Understanding Body Language by Alan Pease.
- Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech and Ian Svartik.
- Better English Pronunciation by J.D.O’Connor.
- DETAILED TEXTBOOK: ENGLISH ENCOUNTERS Published by Maruthi Publishers. DETAILED NON-DETAIL: THE GREAT INDIAN SCIENTISTS Published by Cengage Learning
- ENGLISH FOR ENGINEERS AND TECHNOLOGISTS, Published by Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd.
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