Foundation Course in English 5 - TYBA Sem. 5 - FCE 5 Syllabus

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Foundation Course in English 5 syllabus for TYBA Semester 5 covers reading comprehension and composition with a structured marking scheme. The core anthology is Dew Drops, featuring selected essays by Francis Bacon, Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, Oliver Goldsmith, and Charles Lamb. Assessment includes idioms (matching and sentence use), an essay on a current topic, and a questionnaire on socio-economic and educational matters, followed by a semester-end examination with short answers, idiom exercises, and writing tasks.

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TYBA Sem. 5 - FCE 5 Syllabus

Dew Drops: An Anthology of English Essays

Comprehension & Composition

Semester End Examination

Q.1 (A) Answer in One Line (Text)

Q.1 (B) Short Notes (Text)

Q.2 Short Answer Questions

Q.3 Idioms

Q.4 Essay Writing and Questionnaire

Lesson 1: Of Studies by Francis Bacon

Essay Text: Of Studies

Foundation Course in English 5 ====================================================================== TYBA Sem. 5 ~ FCE 5 SYLLABUS Text: Dew Drops – An Anthology of English Essays, (40 marks) Edited By Board of Editors, Published by Macmillan India Limited. 1. Of Studies by Francis Bacon 2. Sir Roger at the Theatre by Joseph Addison 3. The Trumpet Club by Richard Steele 4. The Man in Black by Oliver Goldsmith 5. Poor Relations by Charles Lamb Comprehension & Composition (30 Marks) * Idioms 5 Marks matching, 5 Marks use in sentences: 10 Marks * Essay Writing: (Current Topic) 10 Marks *Questionnaire: (Socio-Economic and Educational Matters) 10 Marks Semester end examination: [70 Marks] Q. 1 (A) Answer in one line: (Text) 5/7…………. (05 Marks) (B) Short notes: (Text) 2/3…………………. (15 Marks) Q. 2 Short answer questions: (Text) 5/7…………. (20 Marks) Q. 3 Idioms (A) Match A with B ……5/5……(05 Marks) (B) Use in meaningful sentences …..…5/5…......(05 Marks) Q. 4 (A) Essay writing ……1/3 …….. (10 Marks) (B) Questionnaire (Socio-Economic and Educational Matters)…..….. 1/2…(10 Marks) ====================================================================== 1. Of Studies by Francis Bacon About the author: Francis Bacon was born on 22 January, 1561 in London. He was the son of Sir Nicolas Bacon, keeper of the great seal for Elizabeth first. Bacon studied at Cambridge University and at Gray's Inn and became a member of parliament in 1584. However, he was unpopular with Elizabeth, and it was only on the accession of James first in 1603 that Bacon career began to prosper. Knighted that year, he was appointed to a succession of posts culminating, like his father, with keeper of the great seal. However, Bacon's real interests lay in science. Much of the science of the period was based on the work of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. While many Aristotelian ideas, such as the position of the earth at the centre of the universe, had been overturned, his methodology was still being used. This held that scientific truth could be reached by way of authorities' argument: if sufficiently clever men discussed a subject long enough, the truth would eventually be discovered. Bacon challenged this, arguing that truth required evidence from the real world. He published his ideas, initially in 'Novum Organum' (1620), an account of the correct method of acquiring natural knowledge. Bacon's political ascent also continued. In 1618 he was appointed lord chancellor, the most powerful position in England, and in 1621 he was created viscount St. Albans. Shortly afterwards, he was charged by parliament with accepting bribes, which he admitted. He was fined and imprisoned and then banished from court. Although the king later pardoned him, this was the end of Bacon's public life. He retired to his home at Gorhambury in Hertfordshire, where he continued to write. He died in London on 9th April 1626. About the Essay: This essay deals with different kinds of books and their effect on the reader. The use of studies is classified by Bacon under three heads--the use of studies for delight; the use of studies for ornament and the use of studies for ability. Bacon also gives us some excellent advice as to why or how one should read. He tells us that different studies have varied effects on the human mind. ====================================================================== Essay: Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use for delight is in privateness and retiring; for ornament, is in discourse; and for ability, is in the judgment and disposition of business. For expert men can execute, and perhaps judge of particulars, one by one; but the general counsels, and the plots and marshalling of affairs, come best from those that are learned. To spend too much time in studies is sloth; to use them too much for ornament, is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules, is the h

FAQs

What texts are included in the Dew Drops anthology for FCE 5?

The syllabus includes five essays: “Of Studies” (Francis Bacon), “Sir Roger at the Theatre” (Joseph Addison), “The Trumpet Club” (Richard Steele), “The Man in Black” (Oliver Goldsmith), and “Poor Relations” (Charles Lamb).

How are idioms assessed in Comprehension & Composition?

Idioms are assessed through matching (5 marks) and use in meaningful sentences (5 marks), totaling 10 marks.

What does the semester-end examination include for writing and questionnaire tasks?

The exam includes short answers and idiom questions, plus essay writing and a questionnaire on socio-economic and educational matters, each carrying separate marks within Q.4.

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