Functional English relates to the use of the English language to perform a specific function. However, in certain cases, a particular form of English may be required for a specific profession, vocation or purpose. This is commonly known as English for Specific Purposes (ESP). This MOOC is meant for those learners who want to learn some important aspects of Functional English to be used in a profession where communication through English is mandatory. Some of the functional English skills include the ability to Communicate effectively orally and in writing, present information clearly and creatively, understand how people react when someone is speaking. As, English communication continues to be the most sought-after skills in the professional workplace, improving that skill is very important.This MOOC has two main objectives. The first objective is to introduce the learners to the different important aspects of the English language as a medium of communication in diverse areas. The second objective is to introduce the learners to specific use of English in select professions and areas such as Business, Media and Journalism, Banking and Management, Academics, ICT and computers, Health care and Service industries etc. under the concept of ESP.This MOOC will be a 4-credit multidisciplinary course at the Certificate level. There will be a total of 40 modules to be completed within 3 months of duration. Learners who have completed their 10+2 or graduation in any discipline, or completed a professional degree, learners who want to join a company and lifelong learners interested to learn new things shall be immensely benefited from this MOOC. Interested learners can enroll in the course for free. However, if a learner wishes to get a formal certificate upon completion of this course, he/she must register and take the exam conducted by SWAYAM in person. The certificate will help them get recognition while applying for job or even get a job.
Introduction to Functional English
IGNOU and Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University via Swayam
Overview
Syllabus
Week 1
Module 1: Communicating through English in the 21st century
Module 2: Importance of Skills in the 21st century
Module 3: The Essentials of Written Professional Communication
Week 2
Module 4: Language and Literary Skills
Module 5: ESP and Language Skills
Module 6: English as the Global Lingua Franca
Week 3
Module 7: Ideas of Communication
Module 8: Communication Skills
Module 9: Oral Communication
Module 10: Effective Communication
Week 4
Module 11: Grammar in Context
Module 12: Modals in Conversation
Module 13: Formal and Informal Speech
Week 5
Module 14: Features of Written Technical Communication
Module 15: Report and Proposal Writing
Module 16: Business correspondences
Week 6
Module 17: Structure of Writing in English
Module 18: Letter Writing
Module 19: Colum writing and Press release
Module 20: Note taking and Note making
Week 7
Module 21: Soft Skills and Language
Module 22: Public speaking Skills
Module 23: Interview Skills
Week 8
Module 24: English for 21st century Business world
Module 25: English for Marketing
Module 26: English for Banking and Finance
Week 9
Module 27: English for Media
Module 28: English for News Writing
Module 29: English for Journalists
Module 30: English for Anchoring
Week 10
Module 31: English for Academic Writing
Module 32: Writing a Research paper in English
Module 33: Acquiring academic vocabulary
Week 11
Module 34: English for Computers
Module 35: English for Internet and World Wide Web
Module 36: English for Nursing and Health Care I
Module 37: English for Nursing and Health Care II
Week 12
Module 38: English for Hospitality Professionals
Module 39: English in Tourism
Module 40: English for 21st century emerging fields
Taught by
Dr. Prasenjit Das
