B.A-B.A English Special 3rd Sem WRITTEN COMMUNICATION(Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu-2011)

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2011
Third Semester
English Vocational
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
(Non-CBCS—2004 onwards)
Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
I. Answer in a sentence or two (20 × 1 = 20)
(a) What is linguistic communication ?
(b) Write any two featuress of written communication ?
(c) Define non-verbal communication ?
(d) Define facial expression.
(e) What are the patterns of communication ?
(f) What is meant by space distancing ?
(g) What is face to face communication ?
(h) Write any two guidelines for telephonic conversation.
(i) How is the proposal made ?
(j) How is a fax sent ?
(k) Write the types of letters ?
(l) Define agenda.
(m) What is a fax?
(n) What is telex message?
(o) When are telegrams sent?
(p) Explain the use of e-mail.
(q) What is ‘agenda’?
(r) What is ‘minutes’ of a meeting?
(s) How will you prepare an agenda?
(t) Explain the purpose of advertising.
2. Write a paragraph on any three of the following (3 × 10 = 30)
(a) Discuss dyadic communication.
(b) Prepare a report on the Cultural Association
Celebration of Your college for the college magazine.
(c) Define Conference and Discuss about organising seminar.
(d) Analyse the importance of audio-visual aids.
3. Attempt any two of the following. (2 × 15 = 30)
(a) As the President of the Students’ Union of your college prepare a proposal for the conducting a Quiz Program on your college.
(b) Prepare an operation manual on any machine.
(c) Write an article on “Global Warming”, which you intend to publish in a journal.
(d) Present any of your survey and analysis in the form of graphic aid.
4. Attempt five of the following in about five sentences each: (5 x 4 = 20)
(a) Write a short note on management of communication.
(b) Define telephonic conversation.
(c) What is the physical arrangement of meetings ?
(d) Define the purpose of group discussion.
(e) Define manual.

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