ENGLISH SHORTHAND 1 SYLLABUS 15CP14E

CP I	Course Title: English Shorthand – I (Principles)
	Hours / Week (L:T:P) : 6:0:0	Total Contact Hours: 78	Course Code: 15CP14E
	Type of Course: Lectures with PPT and Self Study	Credit :06	Core/ Elective: Core

Prerequisite: Knowledge of Basic English

Course Objectives:

The students shall be able to:

1. Develop the ability to write shorthand accurately and fluently.

2. Develop the ability to read printed or written shorthand with ease and accuracy.

3. Develop the ability to transcribe shorthand notes into longhand.

4. Develop English language.

5. Improve the usage of spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, grammar and composition.

6. Aid in attaining high speed in shorthand through practice on different topics.

DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING SKILL

1. Explaining the formation of outlines, shortened forms, phrasing, contracting, etc.

2. Regularly practising, testing and rectifying mistakes, taking down from dictation, etc.

COURSE OUTCOMES : At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1	Understand the basic principles of Phonography (Sound Writing) and its concepts
CO2	Recognize the shorthand strokes, vowels, etc, and understand the various rules
CO3	Apply the rules in the formation of shorthand outlines for different words
CO4	Read printed shorthand outlines
CO5	Translate the dictated exercises of Pitman Shorthand Instructor and Key into English

COURSE CONTENTS

UNITS AND ALLOCATION OF HOURS

Unit	Topics	Hours Allotted
1	Introduction to Phonographic System, Uses of Shorthand, and procedure for learning shorthand	3
2	The Consonants	9
3	The Vowels Dictation of word exercises	8
4	Intervening Vowels and Position Grammalogues, Punctuation Dictation of exercises on words and sentences	8
5	Alternative Forms for ‘R’ and ‘H’ Dictation of exercises on words and sentences	4
6	Diphthongs and Abbreviated ‘W’ Dictation of exercises on words and sentences	4
7	Phraseography, Tick ‘the’ Dictation of phrases and sentences	4
8	Circle ‘S’ and ‘Z’ Dictation of words and paragraphs	4
9	Stroke ‘S’ and ‘Z’ Dictation of words and paragraphs	4
10	Large Circle ‘SW’ and ‘SS’ or ‘SZ’ Dictation of words and paragraphs	4
11	Loops ‘ST’ and ‘STR’ Dictation of words and paragraphs, and Revision Exercise (A)	4
12	Initial Hooks ‘R’ and ‘L’ Dictation of words and letters	3
13	Alternative Forms for ‘FR’ ‘VR’ etc. Dictation of words and paragraphs	3
14	Circle or Hook preceding initial hook Dictation of words and paragraphs	3
15	Final Hooks ‘N’ and ‘F/V’ Dictation of words and paragraphs	3
16	Circles and Loops to Final Hooks Dictation of words and paragraphs	3
17	The ‘SHUN’ Hook Dictation of words and paragraphs	4
	Tests	3
Total		78

Note: Question Papers for the three Internal Tests should be prepared on the same lines of the

Examination Paper, covering the chapters taught.

RESOUCES: REFERENCE BOOKS

1. “Pitman Shorthand Instructor and Key” published by Wheelers/Person

2. “High School English Grammar and Composition” by Wren & Martin, revised by N. D. V. Prasada Rao, published by S. Chand & Co. Private Ltd., New Delhi, and “Key to High School English Grammar and Composition.”

3. “English Grammar” by Pink & Thomas.

4. “Enrich Your Theory” published by Bhagwan Associates, Bangalore

6. “Theory Notes for Pitmanites” published by National Shorthand School (Books), Visakhapatnam (A.P.)

5. “Revisionary Exercises” published by National Shorthand School (Books), Visakhapatnam

(A.P.), supported by three Audio Dictation CDs.

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Contact Hours: 06 hours per week Semester Duration: 13 weeks

Course	Duration		Examination
	Duration		Valuation Marks
	Hours per week	Total Hours per Semester	Internal Assessment 3 IA + Assignment	Board Exam	Total	Minimum for pass	Board Exam duration
English Shorthand – I (Principles)	06	78	20 + 5 = 25	100	125	35+10=45	03 Hours

VALUATION

1. Reading printed shorthand outlines from books, magazines, etc.

2. Giving dictations from Exercises in Pitman Shorthand Instructor and Key and transcribing the same.

3. Conducting periodical tests after every two/three lessons, and help improve understanding the rules.

Mapping course outcomes with program outcomes:

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

Programme Outcomes

Key: M - Moderate Relationship; S - Strong Relationship,

Course Assessment and Evaluation:

	What		To Whom	Frequency	Max Marks		Course Outcomes
					Theory	Evidence Collected
DIRECT ASSESSMENT	CIE -CONTINOUS INTERNAL EVALUATION	I A Tests	Students	Three IA tests (Average marks of three IA tests are considered).	20	Blue Books	1 to 3
		Class room Assignments		Class room Assignments	05	Log Of Activity	4 & 5
	SEE -SEMESTER END EXAMINATION	End Exam		End Of the Course	100	Answer Scripts	1 to 5
INDIRECT ASSESSMENT METHODS	Student Feedback on course		Students	Middle Of The Course	Feed Back Forms
	End Of Course Survey			End Of The Course	Questionnaire

Note: I.A. test shall be conducted for 20 marks. Any decimals shall be rounded off to the next higher digit.

Questions for CIE and SEE will be designed to evaluate the various educational components such as:

1. Remembering and Understanding : 60 % weightage

2. Applying the knowledge acquired from the course : 20 % weightage

3. Analysis : 10 % weightage

4. Evaluation : 05 % weightage

5. Creating new knowledge : 05 % weightage

English Shorthand - I (Principles)

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

NOTE: The Words, Phrases and Sentences should not cover the

words that are not covered in the prescribed Chapters

PART - I

A) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words 5 X 1 = 5

a. ________________ is the time saving system of writing

b. ___________ invented English Shorthand

c. ______________ are the result of audible friction

d. A vowel which occurs in between the two consonants is known as _______

e. _____________ occurring words are frequently represented in English Shorthand

B. Write short notes on Diphthongs 1 X 5 = 5

Part - II

a. Write correct Phrases for the following (answer any five) 1 X 5 = 5

1. He should know

2. It will be

3. There may be

4. He will be

5. Too much

6. Why have you

7. So much

b. Write correct Shorthand Outlines for the following (answer any five) 1 X 5 = 5

1. Zero

2. Policies

3. Taster

4. Briefly

5. Cavel

6. Stabber

7. Review

Part - III

A. Answer any four of the following questions 10 X 4 = 40

1. Explain briefly the use of vowels with suitable examples.

2. Briefly explain the use of Phraseography with suitable examples.

3. How the circle S and Z is used? Explain with suitable examples.

4. Explain the use of ST and STR loops with examples.

5. What are the circumstances in which initial hook to straight and curve strokes are used?

Explain with examples.

6. Explain briefly, with examples the use of N and F/V hooks.

B. Write short notes on any two of the following 5 X 2 = 10

1. Position of outlines

2. SW Circle

3. Large circles in Phraseogrpahy

4. FL and VL

PART - IV 15 marks

A. Write the following sentences in shorthand: (MODEL MAY CONTAIN MORE THAN 100 WORDS)

The outlay on the houses is excessive, when we think of the small size of the rooms.

Necessity, it is said, knows no law; but this excuse may be denied, and he who relies on it may be sorry.

Who should teach them these rules of the feast?

He is the master of the loudest style of speech, and he feels the deepest disgust if his stale stories are refused.

We shall first take the boys to the dentist, who should have seen them long ago.

I can amplify this lesson, if you please, on Wednesday.

It is a fact, castles in the air are fabrics which soon crumble; but they may give rise to many a problems of use to society.

It is a simple thing to criticize, to grumble, or to blame; but how few of those who do these things are able to better the labour of the folk they criticize!

B. Write the following in longhand: (MODEL MAY CONTAINS MORE THAN 100 WORDS) 15 marks

English Shorthand - I (Principles)

VALUATION PROCEDURE

1. In Parts I and II, if the student has answered more questions than required, all the

answers should be valued, and only where highest marks are obtained for the

number of questions to be answered are to be considered. The extra answers may

be suitably marked in the answer papers. There is no necessity to make entries for

the extra answers in the facing sheet of the answer book.

2. In Part II, if the student has written the answers not exactly as given in the Instructor

Or the Model Answer, if the rule is properly covered and correct example is given,

Marks as allotted should be awarded.

3. In Part III, for every mistake ½ mark is to be deducted.

4. In Part IV, for every mistake ½ mark is to be deducted. Outlines not properly vocalised, not –written in correct position, not in proper shape and thickness are to be marked as mistakes.

Phrases covered in the Instructor, not written by the student, are also to be treated as mistakes.

English Shorthand - I (Principles) - Model Question Bank

10 Marks Questions

1. Explain briefly the different groups of Strokes

2. Briefly explain the different vowels used in Pitman Shorthand by giving suitable examples

3. What is an Intervening Vowel? Explain the same with suitable examples

4. Explain the rules governing the use of Downward and Upward R with examples

5. Define Dipthong. Explain its usage in Pitman Shorthand with examples

6. What do you mean by Phraseography? Explain the same with examples

7. Explain the rules governing the use of Circle S initially, medially and finally. Illustrate your

answers

8. Explain the rules governing the use of Stroke S and Z with examples

9. Explain how large circles are used in Pitman Shorthand. Illustrate the answers

10. How the Loops are used in Pitman Shorthand? Explain the same with suitable examples

11. Explain how Initial Hooks are used in Pitman Shorthand. Illustrate your answers with examples

12. Explain briefly the usage of Alternative Forms including Intervening Vowels for Alternative Forms

13. Briefly explain how Circles and Loops are attached to Initial Hooks with examples

14. Explain briefly the usage of N and F/V Hooks in Pitman Shorthand with examples

15. How Circles and Loops are attached to N and F/V Hooks? Explain with examples

16. Explain the usage of SHUN Hook with examples

5 Marks Questions

1. Differentiate between the Stroke Chay and Ray

2. Write briefly the Preceding and Following Vowels

4. What is position writing? Explain the rules with examples

5. What is a Grammalogue? Write 5 grammalogues and the corresponding logogram

6. Explain Punctuations in Pitman Shorthand

7. Explain the usage of Downward and Upward H (2 rules) with examples

8. Write about Joined Dipthong

9. Write about Triphones

10. Explain with examples Abbreviated W

11. Tick THE

12. Large Circles in Phraseography

13. Loop STR

14. Small Hook to NG

15. N and F/V Hooks in Phraseography

16. SHUN Hook following Circles S and NS

WRITING OF PHRASES AND WORDS

Phrases and Words that are given in the Book “Pitman Shorthand Instructor and Key” up to the Chapter SHUN Hook shall be given

TRANSLATION FROM ENGLISH TO SHORTHAND AND SHORTHAND TO ENGLISH

Simple Sentences / Passages covering up to the Chapter SHUN Hook shall be given

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