SILVER OAK UNIVERSITY

Silver Oak College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Course Name: Communicative English
Course Code: 1060323104
Semester: 1st

Prerequisite:
A strong foundation in reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. It's important to have a good
grasp of grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis. Additionally, having strong communication
skills, both written and verbal, is essential for success in studying English. A passion for literature,
language, and creative expression can also be beneficial.

Course Objective:
1. To enable students to enhance their ability to speak and write the language (and use
English) required for effective communication in their professional work.
2. The students will practice their skills in verbal and written English during clinical and
classroom experiences.
3. To improve overall language proficiency, enhance critical thinking and problem-solving
skills
4. To increase opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

Teaching Scheme:

Teaching Scheme
L T P Contact Hours Credit
2 0 0 2 2

Content:
Unit Teaching Weightage
Contents
No. Hours %
Communication
1 What is communication? 3 8
What are communication roles of listeners, speakers, readers
and writers as healthcare professionals?
Introduction to LSRGW
L- Listening: Different types of listening
S-Speaking: Understanding Consonants, Vowels, Word and
Sentence Stress, Intonation
2 R- Reading: Medical vocabulary, 5 13
Gr -Grammar: Understanding tenses, linker
W- writing simple sentences and short paragraphs emphasis on
correct grammar
 Attentive Listening
Focusing on listening in different situations- announcements,
descriptions, narratives, instructions, discussions,
3 demonstrations 5 13
Reproducing Verbatim
Listening to academic talks/ lectures
Listening to presentation
Speaking-Effective Conversation
Conversation situations-informal, formal and neutral
Factors influencing way of speaking-setting, topic, social
relationship, attitude and language
Greetings, Introductions, requesting, asking for and giving
permission, speaking personally and casual conversations
4 Asking for Information, Giving instructions and directions 9 22
Agreeing and disagreeing, giving opinions
Describing people, places, events and things, narrating,
reporting & reaching conclusions
Evaluating and comparing
Complaints and suggestions
Telephone conversations
Delivering presentations
Reading
Reading strategies, reading notes and messages
Reading relevant articles and news items
Vocabulary for everyday activities, abbreviations and medical
5 vocabulary 5 12
Understanding visuals, graphs, figures and notes on Instructions
Reading reports and interpreting them
Using idioms and phrases, spotting errors, vocabulary for
presentation
Remedial Grammar
Writing Skills
Writing patient history
Note taking
Summarizing
6 Anecdotal records 5 12
Letter writing
Diary/ Journal writing
Report writing
Paper writing skills
Abstract writing
LSRW Skills
Critical thinking strategies for listening and reading
7 Oral reports, presentations 8 20
Writing instructions, letters and reports
Error analysis regarding LSRW
Course Outcome:
Sr.
CO statement Unit No
No.
Apply the concepts and principles of English language use, including
CO-1 pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and spelling, in professional 1,2
development activities
Demonstrate attentive listening and timely communication with individuals
CO-2 3,4
or teams, utilizing various communication methods
Demonstrate advanced cognitive skills in reading, interpreting, and
CO-3 5
comprehending various forms of content
CO-4 Assess enhanced expression through advanced writing skills 6
Apply LSRW Skill in combination to learn, teach, educate and share
CO-5 7
information, ideas and results.

Teaching & Learning Methodology: -

1. Lecture cum discussion
2. Classroom conversation
3. Group discussion
4. Role Play

Recommended Books
1. Liza Sharma; “Communicative English for Nurses”; CBS Publishers
2. Bandana; “Communicative English for B.Sc. Nursing”; Jaypee Publication
3. Shivani Sharma, Sarika Sood; “Textbook of Communicative English”; VHS Publication
4. Keerat Kaundal; “Communicative English for B.Sc Nursing Students”; Bookera Publishers
5. Shama Lohumi; “Communicative English for Nurses”; Elsevier Publisher

List of Open-Source Software/learning website:

1. www.bookinfopro.com
2. https://www.classcentral.com
3. https://www.jaypeedigital.com/eReader/chapter/9789354654534/preliminary

CO-PO-PSO Matrix
Co.
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PSO1 PSO2
No.

CO-1 2 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2

CO-2 1 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

CO-3 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 1

CO-4 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2

CO-5 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 3