NOUN – GST 102- Use of English and Communication Skills Part II

Course Content

Module 1: Unit 1 – Writing Paragraphs: Topic Sentence and Coherence

Introduction to Paragraph Writing

00:30
The Importance of Topic Sentences

00:36
The Anatomy of a Topic Sentence

00:35
Creating Coherence in Paragraphs

00:43
Topic Sentence – A Guiding Star

00:29
Coherence – The Glue That Holds Your Paragraph Together

00:37
Writing a Great Topic Sentence

00:37
The Value of Coherence

00:30
Practice Makes Perfect

00:35
Balancing Topic Sentences and Coherence

00:42
Constructive Feedback and Revision

00:37
Learning from the Masters

00:36
Overcoming Writer’s Block

00:48
The Power of Revision

00:37
Practice for Mastery: Continual Improvement in Paragraph Writing

00:42
Transitional Devices

00:13
Conclusion

00:29
Unit Quiz

Module 1: Unit 2 – Development of Paragraphs: Illustration and Description

Module 1: Unit 3 – Development of Paragraphs: Cause and Effect and Definitions

Module 1: Unit 4 – Formal Letters: Stylistic Forms and Essential Parts

Module 1: Unit 5 – Formal Letters: Complaints and Request

Module 2: Unit 1 – Formal Letters: Letters about Jobs, Ordering Goods and Letters to Government and other Organizations

Module 2: Unit 2 – Writing Reports I: Reporting Events

Module 2: Unit 3 – Writing Reports II: Reporting Experiments

Module 2: Unit 4 – Writing Summaries I: Techniques of Summarizing

Module 2: Unit 5 – Writing Summaries II: More on Techniques of Summarizing

About Course

The “Use of English and Communication Skills Part II” course is an independent, self-directed educational program, meticulously devised to align with the curriculum of NOUN’s GST-102 Use of English and Communication Skills course. The primary objective is to offer supplemental learning support for students studying at NOUN. This course presents an in-depth exploration of the English language and communication skills, tailored specifically for individuals eager to enhance their proficiency. The program covers fundamental aspects of English usage and the development of communication skills. Please note that this course operates autonomously and is not officially connected or affiliated with NOUN. We enthusiastically look forward to your involvement in this illuminating and transformative program.

Throughout this course, you'll learn:
Gain understanding of various issues related to effective communication and study skills.
Learn the basic principles of communicating effectively in English.
Apply the principles of communicating in English to diverse language use situations.
Develop sensitivity to the rules of English and apply them in different areas of language use.
Improve your proficiency in English to perform language functions in social and academic settings.
Acquire listening enabling skills and comprehend lectures and talks.
Take effective notes while listening to a talk or lecture.
Retrieve general and specific information through listening comprehension and interpret and evaluate speaker's viewpoints.

Throughout this course, you'll learn:
Gain understanding of various issues related to effective communication and study skills.
Learn the basic principles of communicating effectively in English.
Apply the principles of communicating in English to diverse language use situations.
Develop sensitivity to the rules of English and apply them in different areas of language use.
Improve your proficiency in English to perform language functions in social and academic settings.
Acquire listening enabling skills and comprehend lectures and talks.
Take effective notes while listening to a talk or lecture.
Retrieve general and specific information through listening comprehension and interpret and evaluate speaker's viewpoints.

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NOUN – GST 102- Use of English and Communication Skills Part II

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Course Content

Module 1: Unit 1 – Writing Paragraphs: Topic Sentence and Coherence

Introduction to Paragraph Writing

The Importance of Topic Sentences

The Anatomy of a Topic Sentence

Creating Coherence in Paragraphs

Topic Sentence – A Guiding Star

Coherence – The Glue That Holds Your Paragraph Together

Writing a Great Topic Sentence

The Value of Coherence

Practice Makes Perfect

Balancing Topic Sentences and Coherence

Constructive Feedback and Revision

Learning from the Masters

Overcoming Writer’s Block

The Power of Revision

Practice for Mastery: Continual Improvement in Paragraph Writing

Transitional Devices

Conclusion

Unit Quiz

Module 1: Unit 2 – Development of Paragraphs: Illustration and Description

Introduction

Objectives

What is Listening Comprehension?

Importance of Listening Comprehension

Overcoming Distractions

Managing Preconceptions

Understanding Language and Cultural Differences

Relationship between Listening and Comprehending

Listening-Comprehension

Factors Affecting Comprehension

Overcoming Factors Affecting Comprehension

Conclusion

Unit Summary

Module 1: Unit 3 – Development of Paragraphs: Cause and Effect and Definitions

Introduction

Objectives

The Importance of Note-Taking in Listening Comprehension

Principles of Effective Note-Taking

Active Listening and Note-Taking

Summarizing Main Ideas

Developing a Personal Shorthand System

Tips for Effective Note-Taking

Note-Taking vs. Note-Making

Importance of Note-Making

How to Take Notes from Lectures

Dos of Note Taking

Don’ts of Note Taking

Conclusion

Unit Summary

Unit 1: Self Assessment Test

Module 1: Unit 4 – Formal Letters: Stylistic Forms and Essential Parts

Introduction

Objectives

The Process of Information Retrieval

Importance of Information Retrieval

Strategies for Effective Information Retrieval

Active Engagement

Making Associations

Practicing Recall

Regular Review

Types of Information to be Retrieved: Instructions, Directions, and Facts

Retrieving Instructions

Retrieving Directions

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