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SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
English for Communication
(Compulsory English)
(Academic Year 2013-14 onwards)
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Centre for Distance Education
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
n ADVISORY COMMITTEE n
Prof. (Dr.) N. J. Pawar
Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Rangappa
Vice-Chancellor,
Hon. Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Open
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
University, Mansagangotri, Mysore
Prin. (Dr.) A. S. Bhoite
Prof. V. Venkaih
Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
Director, Academic Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Open University Rd. No. 46, Jubilee Hill,
Hyderabad-33 Andhrapradesh
Prof. (Dr.) R. Krishna Kumar
Hon. Vice-Chancellor, Yashwantrao Chavan
Dr. J. S. Patil
Maharashtra Open University, Dnyangangotri,
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences,
Near Gangapur Dam, Nasik
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Dr. A. P. Gavali
Dr. R. G. Phadatare
Dean, Faculty of Arts,
Dean,
Faculty of Commerce,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Dr. C. J. Khilare
Prof. (Dr.) D. V. Muley
Dean, Faculty of Science,
Registrar,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Prof. (Dr.) A. B. Rajge
Director, B.C.U.D.,
Shri. V. T. Patil,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Finance and Accounts Officer,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Dr. B. M. Hirdekar
Controller of Examination
Prof. (Dr.) A. R. Bhosale
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
(Member Secretary)
Prof. (Dr.) A. N. Joshi
Director, Centre for Distance Education,
Vaishnavi Appartments, Flat No. 8, Shrirang
Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
nagar, Near Pumping Station,
Near Gangapur Dam, Nasik
n B. O. S. MEMBERS OF ENGLISH n
Chairman- Dr. M. G. Kadam
Sadguru Gadge Maharaj College, Karad, Dist. Satara
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Prof. (Dr.) P. A. Attar
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Head, Dept. of English,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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Dr. S. B. Bhambar
Arts, Commerce & Science College,
Palus, Dist. Sangli
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'Yashodhan', 2nd Lane, Ayodhya Nagar,
Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur
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Dr. S. R. Sawant
Kisanveer Mahavidyalaya, Wai,
Dist. Satara
Dr. S. I. Noorani
Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Commerce &
Science College, Shivajinagar,
Ichalkaranji, Dist. Kolhapur
Dr. N. R. Sawant
Shivraj College of Arts, Commerce &
D. S. Kadam Science College,
Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur.
Dr. S. R. Ghatge
Kakasaheb Chavan College, Talmavale,
Tal. Patan, Dist. Satara
Dr. P. M. Patil
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Dr. R. P. Lokhande
Rajarshi Shahu College, Kolhapur.
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Centre for Distance Education
Shivaji University,
Kolhapur.
English for Communication
Writing Team
Author’s Name
Unit No
Semester-I
Dr. N. V. Nalawade
New College, Kolhapur
1, 2
Dr. A. Y. Shinde
Mudhoji College, Phaltan
3, 4
Mr. Subodh Anant Joshi
Smt. Mathubai Garware Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Sangli
5, 6
Dr. Sunil Raghunath Sawant
Kisan Veer Mahavidyalaya, Wai
7, 8
Semester-II
Mr. B. S. Magade
Kisan Veer Mahavidyalaya, Wai
9, 10
Mr. D. G. Gujar
Prof. Sambhajirao Kadam College, Deur
11, 12
Dr. H. B. Patil
Arts, Commerce, Science College, Palus
13, 14
Dr. J. A. Mhetre
Arts & Commerce College, Nagthane
15, 16
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Dr. Sunil R. Sawant
Kisan Veer Mahavidyalaya,
Wai
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Dr. M. G. Kadam
Dr. A. Y. Shinde
Sadguru Gadge Maharaj
College, Karad,
Mudhoji College, Phaltan
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Students,
You are doing this course of Compulsory English as distant learners. You are
studying the same text book which is prescribed for the regular students. But your
course book is organised differently to help you study it on your own.
In all, there are sixteen units. They are divided into two parts for two semesters.
In Semester I, students are required to study three units on Communication Skills and
five units on Reading Comprehension. In the same way you have to study three units
on Communication Skills and five units on Reading Comprehension for Semester-II.
Units on communication skills will help you enhance your linguistic competence.
You will be able to describe objectives, people, places and daily routine. You will also
be able to narrate your experiences. Further you will learn to write a C. V. and a letter
of application, news reports, make enquiries and give instructions. Units on Reading
Comprehension will add to your literary competence. You will study short stories,
essays, poems, literary articles based on the experiences of writers of memoirs, one
act play etc.
For study purpose, the units are developed on the points like objectives, introduction,
content, vocabulary or terms to remember, check your progress, key to check your
progress, exercises, summary, list of books for further study etc.
If you read the Self Instructional Material given here carefully with great interest,
you will be able to develop your own English language and will also get good marks
in the examination.
So, we wish you great success and hope that you will enjoy studying this course.
- Editor
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CONTENTS
English For Communication
Semester–I
Section I : Communication Skills
Unit 1
Describing Objects/ People/ Places
1
Unit 2
Describing Daily Routine
17
Unit 3
Narration (what is happing now/ what happened before)
25
Section II : Reading Comprehension
Unit 4
Runner, by Romen Basu
36
Unit 5
A Frog Screams, by Ruskin Bond
55
Unit 6
In Sahyadri Hills, A Lesson in Humility, by Sudha Murthy
63
Unit 7
Grass Words, by Gopal Honalgere
78
Unit 8
The Bouganvillea, by Kamala Das
83
Semester–II
Section I : Communication Skills
Unit 9
Preparing a C.V. and Writing a Letter of Application
90
Unit 10 Writing News Reports
103
Unit 11 Making Enquiries and Giving Instructions
119
Section II: Reading Comprehension
Unit 12 The Final Decision, by Anasuya Shankar
136
Unit 13 My Education, by Rabindranath Tagore
154
Unit 14 The Boy Comes Home, by A. A. Milne
166
Unit 15 Telephonic Conversation, by Wole Soyinka
180
Unit 16 The Snake Trying, by W. W. E. Ross
187
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Each Unit begins with the section Objectives Objectives are directive and indicative of :
1. What has been presented in the Unit and
2. What is expected from you
3. What you are expected to know pertaining to the specific
Unit once you have completed working on the Unit.
The self check exercises with possible answers will help you to
understand the Unit in the right perspective. Go through the possible
answer only after you write your answers. These exercises are not
to be submitted to us for evaluation. They have been provided to
you as Study Tools to help keep you in the right track as you study
the Unit.
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