Semester:

1

Course Code

EF1010

Course Name

English for Communication I

Credit Value:

3 (Notional hours:150)

Prerequisites:

None

Core/Optional

Core

Hourly Breakdown

Lecture hrs.

Assignment hrs.

Independent Learning & Assessment hrs.

10

70

70

Course Aim: To develop the competence in using English effectively to follow the degree programme and to further their profession.

On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;

➢    listen to a verbal communication in English and describe accurately its contents;

➢    read a written communication in English and describe accurately its contents;

➢    explain information coherently using English through writing; and

➢    explain information effectively in English orally using appropriate terminology.

Course Content:

➢    Listening Comprehension: Listening comprehension on dialogues, short & long lectures, talks, documentaries; method of taking down notes for comprehension, tabulate information, paraphrase and summarize content through listening exercises.

➢    Reading Comprehension: Reading passages and articles from various disciplines to acquire reading skills such as skimming & scanning; reading comprehension, paraphrasing, improving vocabulary and critical analysis of content.

➢    Writing: Composing a structured discourse on general descriptions, processes, essays, graph descriptions and lab reports; writing with cohesion using relevant grammatical components.

➢    Speech: Effective use of the English language to communicate in different contexts such as dialogues, impromptu & prepared speeches, debates, discussions and presentations.

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Classroom lectures and small-group in-class activities

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment
70%

Final Assessment
30%

Details:
Assignments 70%

Theory (%)

30%

Practical (%)

Other (%)

Recommended Reading:

➢    Glendinning, E.H. (2009) Technology I - Oxford English for Careers, Student's book.

➢    Eric H. Glendinning E.H. and Alison P. (2013) Technology II - Oxford English for Careers, Student's book.

➢    Ibbotson M. (2014) Cambridge English for Engineering - Professional English.

➢    Firsten R. and Killian P. (2002) The ELT Grammar Book: English Language Teaching Reference Guide