develop sub-skills of reading,listening,speaking,writing and critical thinking.
learn the meaning and use of language associated with different text types,using appropriate strategies to work out the meaning.
write academic essays.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
-
Course Description
ENGL 101 is an English for Academic Purposes course at B2+ level. The course is designed to improve four main skills and academic language in an integrated manner.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course
2nd Week
Unit 1 DESIGN Reading, Writing & Listening
3rd Week
Unit 1 DESIGN Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
4th Week
Unit 1 DESIGN Reading, Writing & Listening (continued) Writing: An Academic Essay
5th Week
Unit 2 THOUGHT Reading, Writing & Listening
6th Week
Unit 2 THOUGHT Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
7th Week
Unit 2 THOUGHT Reading, Writing & Listening (continued) Writing: Compare and Contrast Essay
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week
Unit 3 FIRE Reading, Writing & Listening
10th Week
Unit 3 FIRE Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
11th Week
Unit 3 FIRE Reading, Writing & Listening (continued) Writing: Problem / Solution Essay
12th Week
Unit 4 MOVEMENT Reading, Writing & Listening
13th Week
Unit 4 MOVEMENT Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
14th Week
Unit 4 MOVEMENT Reading, Writing & Listening (continued) Writing: Comparison Essay of Two Maps
Recommended or Required Reading
Rogers, L., & Zemach, D. E. (2024). Skillful 3: Reading & Writing (3rd Ed.). Macmillan Education.
Kisslinger, E., & Baker, L. (2024). Skillful 3: Listening & Speaking (3rd Ed.). Macmillan Education.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
5
Oral Exam
1
5
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
