develop sub-skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
learn the meaning and use of language associated with different text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning.
write an academic essay.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
Yes(ENGL102)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
-
Course Description
ENGL 201 is an English for Academic Purposes course at C1 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 - Unit 1 GATHERING Reading, Writing & Listening
2nd Week
Unit 1 GATHERING Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
3rd Week
Unit 1 GATHERING Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
4th Week
Unit 1 GATHERING Reading, Writing & Listening
5th Week
Unit 2 GAMES Reading, Writing & Listening (continued) Writing: Argumentation and Critical Stance Essay
6th Week
Unit 2 GAMES Reading, Writing & Listening- Writing: An Advantage Essay
7th Week
Unit 2 GAMES Reading, Writing & Listening (continued) Writing: Summarizing and Synthesizing Multiple Sources
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week
Unit 3 ENERGY Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)- Writing: Compare-and-Contrast Essay
10th Week
Unit 3 ENERGY Reading, Writing & Listening Writing: Describing and Interpreting Complex Graphs & Visual Data
11th Week
Unit 4 RISK Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
12th Week
Unit 4 RISK Reading, Writing & Listening- Writing: Hedging and Academic Register
13th Week
Unit 4 RISK Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
14th Week
Unit 4 RISK Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)- Writing: A Comparison Essay of Two Maps
Recommended or Required Reading
Boyle, M., Warwick, L., & Zemach, D. E. (2024). Skillful 4: Reading & Writing (3rd ed.). Macmillan Education.
Clandfield, L., McKinnon, M., & Zemach, D. E. (2024). Skillful 4: 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(%)
