EN25C02 English for Professional Communication – Semester II – CSE / IT / AI&DS / CSBS / CCE / CSE(DS) / CSE(IoT) / CSE(Cyber) / CSE(AI&ML) / CSE(AI) / CSD – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: EN25C02 – English Essentials – II

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: II (Second Semester)

Branch: B.E. CSE (CSE)

Credits / L-T-P: 2 Credits | L-T-P: 1-0-2

Course Objectives

• Enable learners to improve fluency and accuracy in spoken and written communication.
• Develop learners’ ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in formal and informal spoken interactions.
• Help learners construct well-organised written documents relevant to academic and workplace contexts.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Oral Communication

Types (Verbal and Nonverbal), Interpersonal and group communication, Telephonic conversation.

Suggested Activities: Short presentations, Debates, Formal Speeches (Welcome, Vote of Thanks and introducing guests), Listen and respond to short podcasts.

Unit II – Business Correspondence

Email Communication, Formal Letters (Types), Business Meeting.

Suggested Activities: Email and letter writing (Complaint, request, permission), Agenda, minutes of the meeting.

Unit III – Academic Writing

Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Essay Writing, Instructions and Recommendations.

Suggested Activities: Essay writing (Cause and effect, argumentative, persuasive), User guides/manuals, policy document.

Unit IV – Team Work

Leadership Skills (Team building, Team Leader, Team player), Negotiation and Problem solving skills.

Suggested Activities: SWOT Analysis, Brainstorming and Group discussions.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Understand the importance of communication and drafting skills in engineering and technology.
• CO2: Apply listening strategies to comprehend spoken English in various contexts.
• CO3: Participate actively in group discussions by analysing critically from different views.
• CO4: Create written reports coherently for various purposes.
• CO5: Adapt communication styles to global, multicultural environments.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 50% | End Semester Examinations 50%
• Internal methodology: Worksheets (10%), Group Activity (20%), Report Writing (20%), Internal Examinations (50%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Computer Science and Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026