ENGLISH SHORTHAND 1 SYLLABUS 15CP14E
CP I |
Course Title:
English Shorthand – I (Principles) |
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Hours
/ Week (L:T:P) : 6:0:0 |
Total
Contact Hours: 78 |
Course
Code: 15CP14E |
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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: |
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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 |
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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 |
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Valuation Marks |
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Hours per week |
Total Hours per Semester |
Internal Assessment 3 IA + Assignment |
Board Exam |
Total |
Minimum for pass |
Board Exam duration |
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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 |
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O1 |
O2 |
O3 |
O4 |
O5 |
O6 |
O7 |
O8 |
O9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
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M |
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2 |
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3 |
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M |
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4 |
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5 |
M |
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S |
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Key: M - Moderate
Relationship; S - Strong
Relationship,
Course Assessment and Evaluation:
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What |
To Whom |
Frequency |
Max Marks |
Course Outcomes |
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Theory |
Evidence Collected |
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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 |
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SEE -SEMESTER END
EXAMINATION |
End Exam |
End Of the Course |
100 |
Answer Scripts |
1 to 5 |
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INDIRECT ASSESSMENT METHODS |
Student Feedback on course |
Students |
Middle Of The
Course |
Feed Back Forms |
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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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