Authors: Dr. R. Saravana Selvakumar and Ms. V. Devika

ISBN: 978-81-989856-9-9

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/ge/402

Date of Publication: July 07, 2025

About the Book:

The General English – I textbook has been thoughtfully designed to cater to the language learning needs of undergraduate students, with a strong emphasis on both linguistic development and character formation. This book aims to enhance the learners’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills through a blend of literary texts and functional grammar.

The syllabus is thematically arranged around essential human values such as self-awareness, positive thinking, empathy, and creativity. Each unit introduces students to a variety of literary genres, including autobiographies, poems, short stories, and readers’ theatre, drawn from both Indian and global contexts. Notable voices such as Malala Yousafzai, M.K. Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, William Wordsworth, and Robert Frost help students connect language learning with real-life experiences and moral insights. In addition to literary appreciation, this textbook includes a structured grammar component covering parts of speech and a composition section that guides students in paragraph and essay writing. The reading comprehension passages are selected to promote attentive reading and analytical skills.

This book is not only a tool for language acquisition but also an invitation to reflect on human values and emotions. It strives to make learning English a meaningful and enriching experience. We sincerely hope that this book will be a useful resource for students and teachers alike. Suggestions for improvement are always welcome.