B A I Sec-A (2021-2022) Mon-Tues (Harroop Virk)
Literature and Language I, a textbook designed for undergraduate students, brings together an array of prose pieces and exhaustive lessons in vocabulary, grammar and speaking and writing skills. The prose pieces included in this book are drawn from various cultural and social contexts and provide a wide range of perspectives on socially relevant themes and topics. The authors featured here include Mahatma Gandhi, Stephen Hawking, Vandana Shiva and J. C. Bose, among many others. Each essay is accompanied by information about the author and a glossary section, so that learners can develop an understanding of the cultural and social contexts of the essay. Comprehension questions that follow are designed to test the learners' overall understanding of the essays as well as develop and sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills. Each of the chapters also include lessons in vocabulary, grammar and writing skills that are specifically designed to help students understand and practise the exact pronunciation of English words. to this end, each glossary section is supplemented with phonetic transcriptions. Literature and Language I also has a separate chapter that introduces the phonology of the English language.
B.A. Part-I English Semester-I
Text Prescribed – Literature and Language I
Edited by: Loveleen Mohan Randeep Rana
Jaibir Singh Hooda Publishers : Orient Blackswan
Scheme of Examination
Total 100 marks Theory : 80
Int. Assessment : 20 Time: 3hrs
Note: All questions are compulsory. Marks have been indicated after each question.
Q 1. This question will be based on phonetic transcription given in the chapters in the text book. The students shall transcribe eight words out of the given twelve. (08)
Q 2. This question will be short answer type based on the chapters in the text book. The students shall answer any four out of the given six short questions(in about 30 words each). (08)
Q 3. This question will be designed to assess the understanding of the text by the students. The students shall answer any five out of the given eight questions based on the chapters (in about 75-100 words each). (20)
Q.4. This question will be based on a comprehension passage from the text followed by four questions. (04)
Q 5. This question will be based on vocabulary from the exercises following the chapters. The students shall attempt questions on vocabulary as directed. (e.g. framing sentences of their own or giving various forms of the given words, synonyms, antonyms, one word substitutes). The students shall answer any eight out of the given twelve words. (08)
Q 6. This question will be based on grammar from the text book. It will consist of two parts:
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a) This part will be based on the use of tenses. The students shall attempt 12 out of 15
questions. (12)
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b) This part will be based on parts of the speech. The students shall attempt 12 out of 15 questions. (12)
Note: Questions will be based on the exercises but not from the exercises as such.
Q 7. The students shall write one paragraph (in about 200 words) on any one of the four topics given. (08)
BA I Eng Sec B Sem-I(2021-2022) Fri-Sat (Harroop Virk)
Literature and Language I, a textbook designed for undergraduate students, brings together an array of prose pieces and exhaustive lessons in vocabulary, grammar and speaking and writing skills. The prose pieces included in this book are drawn from various cultural and social contexts and provide a wide range of perspectives on socially relevant themes and topics. The authors featured here include Mahatma Gandhi, Stephen Hawking, Vandana Shiva and J. C. Bose, among many others. Each essay is accompanied by information about the author and a glossary section, so that learners can develop an understanding of the cultural and social contexts of the essay. Comprehension questions that follow are designed to test the learners' overall understanding of the essays as well as develop and sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills. Each of the chapters also include lessons in vocabulary, grammar and writing skills that are specifically designed to help students understand and practise the exact pronunciation of English words. to this end, each glossary section is supplemented with phonetic transcriptions. Literature and Language I also has a separate chapter that introduces the phonology of the English language.
B.A. Part-I English Semester-I
Text Prescribed – Literature and Language I
Edited by: Loveleen Mohan Randeep Rana
Jaibir Singh Hooda Publishers : Orient Blackswan
Scheme of Examination
Total 100 marks Theory : 80
Int. Assessment : 20 Time: 3hrs
Note: All questions are compulsory. Marks have been indicated after each question.
Q 1. This question will be based on phonetic transcription given in the chapters in the text book. The students shall transcribe eight words out of the given twelve. (08)
Q 2. This question will be short answer type based on the chapters in the text book. The students shall answer any four out of the given six short questions(in about 30 words each). (08)
Q 3. This question will be designed to assess the understanding of the text by the students. The students shall answer any five out of the given eight questions based on the chapters (in about 75-100 words each). (20)
Q.4. This question will be based on a comprehension passage from the text followed by four questions. (04)
Q 5. This question will be based on vocabulary from the exercises following the chapters. The students shall attempt questions on vocabulary as directed. (e.g. framing sentences of their own or giving various forms of the given words, synonyms, antonyms, one word substitutes). The students shall answer any eight out of the given twelve words. (08)
Q 6. This question will be based on grammar from the text book. It will consist of two parts:
a) This part will be based on the use of tenses. The students shall attempt 12 out of 15
questions. (12)
b) This part will be based on parts of the speech. The students shall attempt 12 out of 15 questions. (12)
Note: Questions will be based on the exercises but not from the exercises as such.
Q 7. The students shall write one paragraph (in about 200 words) on any one of the four topics given. (08)