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English Skills Catalogue

2020-2021

College/ Institute Erbil Technical Administrative Institute

Department Information and Library

Module Name English Skills

Module Code ETL302

Degree Technical Diploma Bachler High Diploma Master PhD

Semester First

Qualification PhD

Scientific Title Lecturer

ECTS (Credits) Six

Module type Prerequisite Core Assist.

Weekly hours

Weekly hours (Theory) (Two)hr Class ( 13 )Total hrs Workload

Weekly hours (Practical) (Two)hr Class ( 14 )Total hrs Workload

Number of Weeks 40

Lecturer (Theory) Dr. Selar Othman Ali

E-Mail & Mobile NO. [email protected]/07504555812

Lecturer (Practical) Same

E-Mail & Mobile NO. Same

Websites https://academicstaff.epu.edu.iq/public/faculty/selar.ali

Course Book

Course Description

The “Person to Person”, Student Book 2 is a great reference for beginners to learn English language. This module is the continuation from the first semester. It is the purpose of this module to improve the English language of students, increase their knowledge of the language and build their confidence. Students are familiarized with new vocabularies to enhance their lexical resources. In the module, students are given the freedom through homework and several practical activities such as seminar and oral examination to start focusing on their fluency. The content of the module focuses on language input and skill development of the students. In particular, the four skills of English language namely, Speaking, Listening,

Kurdistan Region Government

Ministry of Higher Education

and Scientific Research

Erbil Polytechnic University

mailto:[email protected]/07504555812


Reading and Writing including practicing the language after real-life listening tasks, group activities to talk about a specific subject, and learning expressions of specific situations in real life.

Course objectives

1. Improve English language communication among students. 2. Enable students to build on their knowledge of the language and to

allow them to activate what they have learnt during school. 3. Emphasize on increasing confidence, so that students feel able to

actively participate in short conversations and discussions. 4. Enhance the capabilities of the First-year students to communicate

effectively in their daily life 5. Develop mutual dialogue and interaction among the students in

English language to enhance their prospect of employment once they graduate.

Student's obligation

1. Attend online class 2. Carry out homework 3. Attend exams and quizzes 4. Respect rules of teaching class. 5. Hand in reports and assignments on time

Required Learning Materials

1. Online lecturing 2. Reading and narrating stories 3. Group discussion 4. Lecturing 5. Playing CD 6. Using white board and projector

Evaluation

Task Weight (Marks)

Due Week

Relevant Learning Outcome

Paper Review 0%

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Homework 7% Comprehension

Class Activity 7% Interaction and understanding

Report 0%

Seminar 10% Self-confidence and speaking

Essay 10% Writing and vocabularies

Project 0%

Quiz 10% Effective learning

Lab. 0%

Midterm Exam 16% Effective learning

Final Exam 40% Overview value of learning process

Total 100%


Specific learning outcome:

1. Understand basic English grammar. 2. Understand common expressions communicated in English

language. 3. Have the ability to participate in group discussions in English

language. 4. Students should have improved theirs language skills of reading,

listening, speaking, and writing.

Course References:

CRAVEN, M. and SHERMAN, K. (2015) Skills for Success. UK: Oxford

University Press.

RICHARDS, J. and BOHLKE, D. (2012) Four Corners. UK: Cambridge

University Press.

ROGERS, J. (2012) Elementary Market Leader: Business English Practice File.

England: Pearson Education.

SOARS, J. an SOARS, L. (2012) New Headway. UK: Oxford University Press.

Course topics (Theory) Week Learning Outcome

Introduction + Unit 1: Haven’t we met before? 1st Improve speaking and listening

I’ve heard a lot about you 2nd Improve speaking and listening

Unit 2: Where can I get this cleaned? 3rd Improving speaking and reading

Where can I find a cleaning store? 4th Improving speaking and reading

Unit 3: Could I please speak to you? 5th Improves speaking and writing

I’m sorry. Her line is busy right now 6th Improves speaking and writing

Unit 4: What can we do? 7th Improve speaking and listening

What would you do? 8th Improve speaking and listening

Unit 5: Asking for more details 9th Improving speaking and reading

Interaction and discussion 10th Improve speaking and reading

Unit 6: Describe feeling and giving advice 11th Improve speaking and reading

Asking for advice and giving instruction 12th Improve speaking and listening


Unit 7: Describing objects and giving instructions 13th Improves speaking and writing

Finding out needs and asking for clarification 14th Improves speaking and listening

Unit 8: How to make reservation in a hotel? 15th Improves listening and speaking

28/03/2020-02/04/ 2020: Mid-term exams 16th Improves listening and speaking

How to check in and ask for hotel services? 17th Improves speaking and listening

Unit 9: Shopping and possible activities 18th Improves listening and speaking

Public transportation and tours 19th Improves listening, reading, and speaking

Unit 10: Asking about someone 20th Improves writing and speaking

Describing someone 21st Improves writing and speaking

Final exams

Questions Example Design

- Examinations (question design): Q1: Fill in the blanks by writing the letter of the correct option:

1- I don't like my new office chair. It isn't ………………………….enough.

A. narrow B. rude C. wide

2- He…………………………. The office at 3 p.m.

A. leave B. leaves C. leaving Q2: Fill in the blank by choosing the correct word:

(too, sometimes, there is)

1- ……………………….a stopover in Frankfurt.

2- I can't meet you at six o'clock in the morning. It is ……………………early.

3- The office……………………………..closes at 3 p.m.

Q3: Choose either the present simple or the present continuous form of the verb to complete these sentences. 1. I stay / am staying at the Royal Hotel every time I'm in New York .I stay / I am staying at Royal Hotel at the moment. 2. Jan works / is working from home today .She usually works /is working at the company's training centre. Q4: When you meet an American for the first time in a business situation, it is usual to shake hands. You should use a fairly firm handshake. Keep good eye contact when you talk to Americans. It shows


that you are interested in what they are saying, and it is a sign of respect. Personal space is important to them. They like to keep a distance of about two to three feet between them and the person they are talking to. Americans tend to speak in a direct, informal manner. They like to get to the point quickly. This can be surprising for people who have a more indirect style of communication. If you go to a meeting, arrive on time or even a few minutes earlier. Americans value punctuality. There probably will not be much small talk at the start of the meeting. Agendas for meetings are common and usually followed carefully. Most Americans want to use first names as quickly as possible after meeting businesspeople from other cultures. There are no special rules about giving and receiving business cards. Many Americans fold or write on a card, but this does not mean they do not respect you.

Now determine if the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements:

1. Americans are indirect in their communication with others.

2. They like to be very close to the other person they are speaking to.

3. It is very important to arrive on time when going to a meeting with American people.

Q5: Write a paragraph (not more than 80 words) about one of the following topics:

Extra notes: Practicing the English language is part of every class. That means the practical part of this module is not separated from the lecturing but involved and carried out through conversation, group discussion, and story narration.

External Evaluator This coursebook contains all the necessary components that can be used as a guide by the students

during the semester. The coursebook also includes important elements such as objectives and learning

outcome of the module. The lecturer has also included some samples of questionnaires that can benefit

and work as guide for students for their revisions period. The coursebook has also enshrined some

references that students can refer to if they are interested to explore the studies further. For the

reasons mentioned, I confirm that this coursebook satisfies the quality assurance requirements and I

recommend that students have a copy so that they refer to throughout the year.

Dr. Abdullah Omar Yassen

PhD in International Law

Erbil College of Technical Administration

Erbil Polytechnic University

27/11/2020

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