CSS English Course Outline
GUIDELINES OF THE SYLLABUS
N.B.—”The topics mentioned under each subject are only indicative and not exhaustive of the field covered by that subject. A candidate should study the whole subject with the help of relevant books. Some of the reading materials have been suggested for each subject for the guidance of the candidates”. Note :— Candidates opting languages will be asked to answer some questions in the language concerned and will be expected to have knowledge of the Principal Authors, both Classical and Contemporary and to be able to compose in the language and translate from it into English and vice versa.
1. ESSAY (COMPULSORY) Total Marks—100
Candidates will be required to write one or more essays in English. A wide choice of subject will be given.
2. ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (COMPULSORY) Total Marks—100
The examination will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks and will be geared to test the candidates’ ability to handle grammatical structure, reading comprehension and analysis,and precis writing and composition.
The candidates should be capable of :
(a) Using English correctly and efficiently as a vehicle of communication.
(b) Reading, comprehending and analyzing advanced texts.
Grammar and Vocabulary
The candidate’s ability to handle the structure of English will be tested by framing items based upon grammatical categories that usually create problems for foreign students.
There shall be no prescribed course for this purpose.
Reading Comprehension and Analysis Two unseen passages shall be given with a fixed reading time and multiple choice questions would be placed at the end to be answered. The passage for comprehension shall be fairly technical. The passages would be selected from writings on economic, social, cultural subjects and international affairs.
Precis Writing The candidates will be required to present an acceptable precis of a given passage. The unseen passage will be selected from current, economic, social, cultural and international affairs.
ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (COMPULSORY)
SUGGESTED READINGS :
1. A communicative grammar of English , Leech & Svartik
2. A Practical English grammar , Thomson & Martinet
3. :A comprehensive English Grammar ,Eckersley & for Foreign students Eckersley (Longmans)
4. Modern English Vol. I & II , Rutherford Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
5.A University English Grammar, R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (Longmans)
6. Practical English Usage ,Swan (OUP)
7. English Idioms McMordie
8. Mastering Modern English Etherton
GUIDELINES OF THE SYLLABUS
N.B.—”The topics mentioned under each subject are only indicative and not exhaustive of the field covered by that subject. A candidate should study the whole subject with the help of relevant books. Some of the reading materials have been suggested for each subject for the guidance of the candidates”. Note :— Candidates opting languages will be asked to answer some questions in the language concerned and will be expected to have knowledge of the Principal Authors, both Classical and Contemporary and to be able to compose in the language and translate from it into English and vice versa.
1. ESSAY (COMPULSORY) Total Marks—100
Candidates will be required to write one or more essays in English. A wide choice of subject will be given.
2. ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (COMPULSORY) Total Marks—100
The examination will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks and will be geared to test the candidates’ ability to handle grammatical structure, reading comprehension and analysis,and precis writing and composition.
The candidates should be capable of :
(a) Using English correctly and efficiently as a vehicle of communication.
(b) Reading, comprehending and analyzing advanced texts.
Grammar and Vocabulary
The candidate’s ability to handle the structure of English will be tested by framing items based upon grammatical categories that usually create problems for foreign students.
There shall be no prescribed course for this purpose.
Reading Comprehension and Analysis Two unseen passages shall be given with a fixed reading time and multiple choice questions would be placed at the end to be answered. The passage for comprehension shall be fairly technical. The passages would be selected from writings on economic, social, cultural subjects and international affairs.
Precis Writing The candidates will be required to present an acceptable precis of a given passage. The unseen passage will be selected from current, economic, social, cultural and international affairs.
ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (COMPULSORY)
SUGGESTED READINGS :
1. A communicative grammar of English , Leech & Svartik
2. A Practical English grammar , Thomson & Martinet
3. :A comprehensive English Grammar ,Eckersley & for Foreign students Eckersley (Longmans)
4. Modern English Vol. I & II , Rutherford Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
5.A University English Grammar, R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (Longmans)
6. Practical English Usage ,Swan (OUP)
7. English Idioms McMordie
8. Mastering Modern English Etherton
ESSAY (COMPULSORY)
Total Marks—100
Candidates will be required to write one or more essays in English. A wide choice of topics will be given. See the CSS Essay Paper 2013 below.
CSS ESSAY PAPER 2013
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE: Make an outline and write a COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY (2500-3500 words) on any ONE of the give topics. Make sure you use different forms of discourses, e.g., exposition, argumentation, description and narration. Credit will be given for organization, relevance and clarity.
- There should be colleges and schools just for men/boys and some just for women/girls.
- Let me take care of today, tomorrow shall take care of itself.
- The traditional male role changed in the last 20 years.
- Gender equality is a myth.
- Meaning and purpose of education.
- If gold rust what shall the iron do.
- Country life is better than city life.
- Free speech should have limitations.
- Not economy but politics is a key to success.
- Modern day communication via social networks puts an end of true and sincere relationships.
