ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH
SYLLABUS FOR HIGHER SECONDARY SECOND YEAR COURSE
Background
The course is intended togive students a high level of competence in English with an
emphasis on the study of literary texts. The course will provide extensive exposure to a variety of
rich texts from world literature as well as Indian writings in English, Including classics. It also aims at
developing a sensitivity to the creative and imaginative use of English in students and giving them a
taste for reading with delight and discernment.
Objectives
The general objectives at the initial stage are: -
I. To provide extensive exposure toavariety of writings in English, including some classics to
develop a sensitivity toa literary and creative use of the language.
II. To further expand the learner’s vocabulary through the use of dictionary, thesaurus, and
encyclopedia
III. To develop a taste for reading
IV. To critically examine a text
V. To develop proficiency in English both in receptive and productive skills.
At the end of the course, the learner
I. Grasps the global meaning of the texts, its gist and understands how its theme and sub-
themes relate.
II. Relates to the details provided in the texts. For example, how the details support a
generalization or the conclusion either by classification or contrast and comparison.
III. comprehends details, locates and identifies facts, arguments, logical relationships,
generalizations, conclusion in the texts
IV. Draws inferences, supplies missing details, predicts outcomes, grasps the significance of
particular details and interprets texts.
V. assesses and analyses the attitude and bias of the author
VI. Infers the meaning of words and phrases from the context; differentiates between apparent
synonyms and appreciates the nuances of words.
VII. Appreciates stylistic nuances, the lexical structure --- its literal and figurative uses and
analyses a variety of texts.
VIII. identifies different styles of writing like humorous, satirical, contemplative, ironical and
burlesque
IX. can produce text-based writings (writing in response to questions or tasks based on
prescribed as well as ‘unseen’ texts)
X. Develops the advanced skills of reasoning, inferring, analysing, evaluating, and creating.
XI. Develops familiarity with the poetic uses of language including features of the language
through which artistic effect is achieved.
Methods and Techniques
The techniques used for teaching should promote habits of self-learning and reduce dependence on
the teacher. The multi-skill, learners-centered, activity-based approach alreadyrecommended for the
SYLLABUS FOR HIGHER SECONDARY SECOND YEAR COURSE
Background
The course is intended togive students a high level of competence in English with an
emphasis on the study of literary texts. The course will provide extensive exposure to a variety of
rich texts from world literature as well as Indian writings in English, Including classics. It also aims at
developing a sensitivity to the creative and imaginative use of English in students and giving them a
taste for reading with delight and discernment.
Objectives
The general objectives at the initial stage are: -
I. To provide extensive exposure toavariety of writings in English, including some classics to
develop a sensitivity toa literary and creative use of the language.
II. To further expand the learner’s vocabulary through the use of dictionary, thesaurus, and
encyclopedia
III. To develop a taste for reading
IV. To critically examine a text
V. To develop proficiency in English both in receptive and productive skills.
At the end of the course, the learner
I. Grasps the global meaning of the texts, its gist and understands how its theme and sub-
themes relate.
II. Relates to the details provided in the texts. For example, how the details support a
generalization or the conclusion either by classification or contrast and comparison.
III. comprehends details, locates and identifies facts, arguments, logical relationships,
generalizations, conclusion in the texts
IV. Draws inferences, supplies missing details, predicts outcomes, grasps the significance of
particular details and interprets texts.
V. assesses and analyses the attitude and bias of the author
VI. Infers the meaning of words and phrases from the context; differentiates between apparent
synonyms and appreciates the nuances of words.
VII. Appreciates stylistic nuances, the lexical structure --- its literal and figurative uses and
analyses a variety of texts.
VIII. identifies different styles of writing like humorous, satirical, contemplative, ironical and
burlesque
IX. can produce text-based writings (writing in response to questions or tasks based on
prescribed as well as ‘unseen’ texts)
X. Develops the advanced skills of reasoning, inferring, analysing, evaluating, and creating.
XI. Develops familiarity with the poetic uses of language including features of the language
through which artistic effect is achieved.
Methods and Techniques
The techniques used for teaching should promote habits of self-learning and reduce dependence on
the teacher. The multi-skill, learners-centered, activity-based approach alreadyrecommended for the
