English For Academic Purposes

This course is designed to equip students with language instruction for academic purposes in university.  Language skills addressed include: listening skill, speaking skill, writing skill and reading skill. In listening paper, students will be assessed on recalling information, recognizing main ideas, paraphrasing, summarizing information and drawing conclusion.  When students sit for speaking paper, they will be assessed on using grammatically correct language, using correct pronunciation, stress and intonation, speak with confidence and fluency and using varied sentence structures.  For reading paper, students will be assessed on deriving the meaning of words, phrases or sentences from the context, understanding language functions and following the development of a point or an argument.  As for writing paper, students will be assessed on using correct spelling and mechanics, using correct grammar, using clear and varied sentences, developing and organizing ideas and showing a mature treatment of the topic.

Level of Programme: Degree level
Credit Value: 2
Mode of Delivery: Online
Mode of Assessment: Online Lecture, Online Workshop with discussions, real-life cases, role playing and tutorials. Online assessment.
Delivery Timeline: Semester, Month
Credit Transfer: Bachelor of Business (Hons)
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