Secondary : English (202)

In a pluralistic and multilingual society like ours, the place of English as a link language cannot be denied. This position assumes even more importance in today’s world where barriers in communication have broken down and information technologies have modified our lifestyles: we are fast moving towards a global village.In today’s time, a learner needs to be equipped with working English Language abilities so that he or she interacts meaningfully with the wide world ahead of him/her. Also, to ensure that a learner is not disadvantaged in terms of access to other courses of study and avenues of knowledge and information, knowledge of English is required.The syllabus for the Secondary Course in English will aim at developing the following skills in the learners: A. Listening skills, speaking skills, reading skills, writing skills B. Other Communication skills, Study Skills, Literary skills C. This course will also focus on - Elements of language - grammar and usage, vocabulary