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Syllabus for English I

Semester 1 · First Year · 4 credits

Module I

Law and Literature: Texts*
The Merchant of Venice – William Shakespeare 1.
Joseph Andrews – Henry Fielding 2.
The Pickwick Papers – Charles Dickens 3.
Adam Bede – George Eliot 4.
5 Puddn’head Wilson – Mark Twain * Note: In order to improve reading skills students should be given tips and suggestions to improve their reading ability as the texts are being read. *Note: For the text ―The Merchant of Venice‖ by William Shakespeare, the abridged version can be used for explanation depending upon the aptitude of the students. However, for reference to context use the original text of the play.

Module II

Law & Literature: Speeches & Essays*Marks allotted 25
Apology – Plato 2.1.
2.2 Of Judicature – Francis Bacon
2.3 Some Reminiscences of the Bar – M.K Gandhi
2.4 Joy of Reading - A.P.J Abdul Kalam
2.5 Why the Indian Labour is Determined to Win the War – B.R. Ambedkar * Note: In order to improve reading skills students should be given tips and suggestions to improve their reading ability as the texts are being read.

Module III

Language Development
3.1 Analytical Skill*
3.1.1 The Cop and the Anthem – O. Henry
3.1.2 Murder – Arnold Bennett
3.1.3 A Time to Kill – John Grisham Chapters 11 and 13 *Note: Students should be exposed to a critical analysis of the text with respect to its themes, character analysis and language. Students should also be made to read aloud to enhance their reading and pronunciation ability .
3.2 Oral Communication
3.2.1 Definition of oral communication, meaning and its importance* 3.2.2.Types of Oral Communication – Verbal Communication - Formal Speech (Oral & Written),
3.3.3 Elocution/Mock Trials/ Meetings* Note:* Emphasis should be given to the theory related to oral communication. * Students should be given exercises both written and oral, to build the respective skill.

Module IV

Language Enhancement
4.1 Written Communication
4.1.1 Types of written communication (New Addition)
4.1.2 Techniques/tips on effective letter writing Letter of Application*
4.1.1 Precis Writing (New Addition) Note: * Emphasis should be given on internship application letters and e-mail correspondence Note: Allocation of marks is to give an idea for the weightage to be given to the respective modules and sub-modules during paper – setting.
4.2 Grammar
4.2.1 Verbs/Tenses – Activity*
4.2.2 Active/ Passive – Activity
4.2.3 Reported Speech – Activity Note:* Students should be given exercises to be solved, regarding respective topics .

Recommended Resources

1 Law & Literature – By ShakuntalaBharvani(Himalaya Publication)
2 Ambedkar B.R. “Why the Indian labor is determined to win the War” Dr. B. R. Ambedkar: Writings and Speeches. Vol. 10 New Delhi: Govt. Of India, 2014. https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/amb/Volume_10.pdf
3 M. K. Gandhi ―Some Reminiscences of the Bar‖ The Law and the Lawyers Ed. S.B. Kher, Ahmedabad, Navjiwan Trust, 2004. https://www.lawyersupdate.co.in/legal-articles/some-reminiscences-of-the-bar/
4 A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, ―Joy of Reading‖ The Very Best of APJ Abdul Kalam – The Righteous Life, New Delhi, Rupa Publications, 2014. https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-very-best-of-apj-abdul-kalam-the-righteous-life-selected- writings-and-lectures-e184200535.html
5 Gopalswami Ramesh, Mahadevan Ramesh, ―The Ace of Soft Skills‖ http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2010/ace-ss.pdf
6 J.D. O‘Connor, ―Better English Pronunciation‖ https://f.fenglish.ru/books/better-english-pronunciation.pdf
7 David A. McMurrey, Joanne Buckley, ―Handbook for Technical Writing‖
8 Jeff Butter, ―Soft Skills for Everyone‖
9 Wren & Martin, ―High School English Gr ammar and Composition‖
10 Of Judicature – Francis Bacon, Takahav, N. S. Bacon Essays, Mumbai, Karnatak Publishing House http://www.authorama.com/essays-of-francis-bacon-56.html https://www.iilsindia.com/study-material/32600_1596909674.docx
11 ―English for Law‖ by M A Yadugiri and GeethaBhasker, Foundation Books, Online publication date:October 2011, Print publication year:2005, Online ISBN:9788175968660 https://doi.org/10.1017/UPO9788175968660
12 A Time to Kill by John Grisham, Chapters 11 and 13, The Trial Begins and Ends, respectively https://books-library.net/files/books-library.online-12272239Nh6T7.pdf (Approx. Page No 201)
13 Dr. K Alex, Soft Skills, Know yourself and know the world, S. Chand Publication, 2009 I4. Jeremy Comfort, Pamela Rogerson, Trish Stott & Derek Utley, Speaking Effectively, Cambridge University Press, 1984.

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai Revised Syllabus for LL.B. (5 years) Five Years Integrated Course (CBCS), in force from the academic year 2022-23 and amended in June 2023. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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