Selection of Teaching Material for Undergraduate Students in Engineering Stream
Keywords:
Teaching materials, English for Engineering, Communication skills, SyllabusAbstract
This article discusses the possible options vis-a-vis the present syllabus of English for students of engineering stream in the University of Delhi. The study is based on data collected from first-semester engineering students of Delhi University to find out their feedback on the course of English being taught presently. It was found that a change was needed and that a change in the direction of new and recent material was expected. Also, communication skills were found to be rated high. A review of the syllabus presently in the course has been done. A new syllabus, catering to the needs of the students has also been conceived.
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