BIU3013GeneralEnglish INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

English Language & Literature DepartmentFaculty of Languages & CommunicationSultan Idris Education University

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INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty : Languages & CommunicationDepartment : English Language & LiteratureSemester : 1Session : 2014/2015Course name : General EnglishCourse code : BIU 3013Credit Hour : 3Pre requisite : Nil

LECTURER’S INFORMATION:

Name : Charanjit Kaur a/p Swaran SinghE-mail : charanjit@fbk.upsi.edu.myTelephone number : 05-4506000Room number : U3-B01B

COURSE SYNOPSIS : SINOPSIS KURSUS :

The course is designed to enhance students’ basic proficiency in the English language. It integrates vocabulary, grammar structures and the skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The course ensures that students have better ability to use basic English in a variety of context.

(Kursus ini dirangka untuk meningkatkan penguasaan asas pelajar dalam Bahasa Inggeris. Ia mengintegrasikan perbendaharaan kata, struktur nahu dan kemahiran-kemahiran Mendengar, Bertutur, Membaca dan Menulis. Kursus ini memastikan pelajar-pelajar mempunyai keupayaan lebih baik untuk menggunakan Bahasa Inggeris asas dalam pelbagai konteks.)

RATIONAL OF THE COURSE:

This course is designed to fulfil the requirement of MUET as a graduation condition for undergraduates who did not achieve Band 3 in MUET.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in English language skills. (K3, P3)2. Respond accurately to information heard. (P4)

Head of department‘s Verification:

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3. Comprehend linear and non-linear texts. (K4)4. Organise materials logically, coherently and cohesively in written form. (P4)5. Cooperate effectively in group activities. (A2, TS3)

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:

Problem solving skills,communication skills, critical thinking skills and transformation and generation principles of English structure.

REFERENCES:Lajiman, J., Mazyani, M., Nadiah Yan, A., et. al. (2013). General English. Tanjung Malim:

Penerbit UPSI.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

STUDENT’s PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Course work PercentageDetails LO %

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Online Forum LO 1, LO 2 20

Assignment 1 (Video) LO 1 20

Assignment 2 (Essay Writing) LO 4 20

Final exam 40Total 100%

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Activity KOM BKMM PBPM KKBP KKU KKP EMPresentation & Group work

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Abbreviation SkillsKOM Communication SkillBKMM Critical Thinking and Problem Solving SkillsPBPM Continuous Learning and Information ManagementKKBP Team Work SkillsKKU Entrepreneurial Skills KKP Leadership Skill EM Professional Ethics and Moral

GRADING SCALE:

Grade Points interval GPA/CGPAA 80 – 100 4.00A- 75 – 79 3.75B+ 70 – 74 3.50B 65 – 69 3.00B- 60 – 64 2.75C+ 55 – 59 2.50C 50 – 54 2.00C- 45 – 49 1.75D+ 40 – 44 1.50D 35 – 39 1.00F 0 – 34 0

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

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Scale 4 Excellent3 Good2 Moderate1 Weak

WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Week Chapter/Topic Learning outcomesAt the end of each week, the students should be able to:

Soft skills T&L Activities

Assessment

1 Introduction to the course content and course assessment

HEALTH MATTERS!

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- Nouns and PronounsGrammar in Focus- The Simple Present Tense and

The Present Progressive Tense

Grammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Expressing InterestWriting- Writing A MemoEnrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea of passages; 2. discuss on a given topic with a colleague about the dangers of smoking; 3. complete exercises on nouns and pronouns and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and 5. write a memo to inform colleagues about an important meeting in your school.

KOMETIK

Face to Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

2GO GREEN!

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- AdjectivesGrammar in Focus- The Simple Past Tense and The

Past Progressive TenseGrammar in ActionListening and Speaking

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea of passages; 2. present a talk on the importance of conserving the environment during the school assembly; 3. complete exercises on adjectives and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension

KOMETIK Face to

Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

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Speaking in Action- Requesting for More InformationWriting- Descriptive EssayEnrichment

questions; and

5. write a descriptive essay.

Online Forum

3FOOD MARVELS

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- Comparison of AdjectivesGrammar in Focus- The Simple Future Tense and The

Future Progressive TenseGrammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Expressing DisbeliefWriting- Narrative EssayEnrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea of passages;

2. state your opinion on the banning of soft drinks and low nutritional snack items in schools; 3. complete exercises on comparison of adjectives and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and

5. write a narrative essay

KOMETIK Face to

Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

4GOOD DEEDS

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- AdverbsGrammar in Focus- The Present Perfect TenseGrammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Expressing Similar and Different OpinionsWriting- Expository EssayEnrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea and supporting details of passages; 2. present your view about the best way to show love to your country; 3. complete exercises on adverbs and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and 5. write an expository essay.

Face to Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

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5LIVING

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- Gerunds and InfinitivesGrammar in Focus- The Future Perfect TenseGrammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Expressing ProbabilityWriting- Process EssayEnrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea and supporting details of passages; 2. talk to a friend on how you can make your dreams come true; 3. complete exercises on gerunds and infinitives, and grammar; 3. read and answer comprehension questions; and

4. write a process essay.

KOMETIK

Face to Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

6TRAVELLING

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- ModalsGrammar in Focus- The Present Perfect Progressive TenseGrammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Asking for InformationWriting- Paragraphs to Describe Graphs and ChartsEnrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. skim the articles for the main idea and supporting details; 2. state your opinion on ‘travelling is a means of education’; 3. complete exercises on modals and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and 5. write a paragraph to describe graphs/charts.

KOM ETIK

Face to Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

7DANGERS FROM SPACE

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- ConjunctionGrammar in Focus- The Past Perfect Progressive TenseGrammar in ActionListening and Speaking

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea of passages; 2. discuss with your online friends how catastrophic events all over the world affect you; 3. complete exercises on conjunctions and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and Face to Face Meeting

KOMETIK

Face to Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online

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Speaking in Action- Recognising and Interpreting ViewsWriting- Definition EssayEnrichment

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

5. write a definition essay

Forum

8EDUCATION FOR ALL

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- PrepositionsGrammar in Focus- The Future Perfect Progressive TenseGrammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Asking for and Giving RecommendationsWriting- Compare and Contrast EssayEnrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea of passages; 2. discuss in you group forum what the classroom will be like in the year 2050; 3. complete exercises on prepositions and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and 5. write a compare and contrast essay.

KOMETIK

Face to Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

Video-Recorded Speech Presentation)

9RECIPE FOR INSPIRATION

ReadingVocabularyParts of Speech- RevisionGrammar in Focus- The Passive VoiceGrammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Making a Successful PresentationWriting- Cause and Effect EssayEnrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea of passages; 2. present a motivational speech titled ‘Don't put things for tomorrow, when you can do it today’; 3. complete exercises on adjectives and adverbs, and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and

5. write a cause and effect essay.

KOM ETIK

Face to Face Meeting

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

10THE COBBLER’S STITCH

ReadingVocabulary

At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. identify the main idea of passages; 2. present a speech on the influence of fashion on today’s youth;

KOMETIK

Face to Face Meeting

Online Forum

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Parts of Speech- Subject-Verb AgreementGrammar in ActionListening and SpeakingSpeaking in Action- Managing a Group DiscussionWriting- Argumentative EssayEnrichment

3. complete exercises on subject-verb agreement and grammar; 4. read and answer comprehension questions; and 5. write an argumentative essay.

Web Conferen-cing

Online Forum

Essay Writing

Final Examination

Reminder: (optional)1. Students’ attendance to all lectures, tutorials and lab works is compulsory2. Students with total of attendance of less than 80% can be barred from taking final examination3. Any absence due to health problem must be corroborated with a medical certification from Pusat Kesihatan Pelajar UPSI, UPSI’s Panel clinics

or Clinic/Government Hospital.4. Absence due to other problems must be justified using a show cause letter.

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