BHEA_JKA/CR01-08
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
AKADEMI PENGAJIAN BAHASA
COURSE INFORMATION
Confidential
Code : ELC231
Course : INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS III
Level : DIPLOMA
Credit Unit : 3
Contact Hour : 4
Part : 3
Course Status : CORE
(Core/Non Core)
Prerequisite : ELC151
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1.0 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1.1 Demonstrate the ability to speak confidently based on non-academic issues
in a social setting.
1.2 Demonstrate the ability to respond to questions by applying a variety of
reading strategies based on authentic and non-authentic discourses
1.3 Demonstrate the ability to write an expository essay and evaluative
commentary in academic/non-academic context individually and in pair.
2.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to equip students with the necessary writing skills to help
them improve their written English. This is conducted by integrating reading and
speaking skills with the emphasis is on writing skills. This course also aims to equip
students with the necessary skills to enable them to discuss arguments and issues
effectively. It focuses on enhancing the students’ abilities to use the language by
exploiting a variety of materials in varied situations. Appropriate consideration is
given to the development of higher-level grammatical construction and vocabulary
expansion which are intended to help increase students’ lexical density.
3.0 SYLLABUS CONTENT
Grammar items are taught incidentally in writing, reading and speaking: parts of
speech, subject-verb agreement, noun-pronoun agreement, verb tenses, Yes/No and
WH Questions, transitional words and phrases, clauses and passive voice.
4.0 TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Students should be encouraged to use the language to present arguments and
discuss issues effectively both in writing and speaking through stimulating activities.
In addition, they are to source relevant materials for activities which foster
independent learning. Emphasis should be placed on student-centered activities
which may include:
4.1 Direct instruction
4.2 Role-play/Simulations
4.3 Discussions
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4.4 Group activities
4.5 Grammar exercises
4.6 Audio and video recordings
4.7 Authentic reading texts
4.8 Online activities
4.9 Peer learning
5.0 ASSESSMENT
Week On-going Assessment Duration Weightage
6 Essay Writing
In-class assignment – Essay Writing 1 hour 30 minutes 20%
1 task of 250-300 words – expository essay
7 & 14 Evaluative Commentary 30%
Week 7
Give take home assignment for Evaluative 7 weeks
Commentary
An Evaluative Commentary on
argumentative article
1 task of 350–400 words
Pair work
Week 14
Submit Evaluative Commentary
10 Mid-Semester Test
Reading Test 1 hour 30 minutes 25%
11 - 12 Oral Commentary
Individual Oral presentation –
an Oral Commentary of a movie/film 5 – 7 minutes 25%
/television programme (4 hrs)
Total 100%
RECOMMENDED TEXT
Smalley, R.L. et al.(2012), Refining Composition Skills : Academic Writing and Grammar
(6th. Edition), USA: Heinle Cengage Learning.
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REFERENCES
Blass, L. & Hartmann, P. (2007). Quest 2: Reading and Writing. (2nd ed.). New York:
McGraw Hill.
Dollahite, N. E. & Haun, J. (2006).Sourcework: Academic Writing from Sources. Boston,
MA: Thomson Heinle.
Folse, K. S. & Pugh, T. (2010), Greater Essays. (2nd ed.). USA: Heinle Cengage Learning.
Folse, K. S., Vokoun, A. M. & Solomon, E. V. (2010). Great Writing 2:Great Paragraphs
(3rd ed.). USA: Heinle Cengage Learning.
Kirn, E. & Hartmann, P. (2007). Interactions 2: Reading. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Kirn, E. & Hartmann, P. (2007). Interactions 2: Writing. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Langan, J. (2010), Exploring Writing: Paragraphs and Essays (2nd ed.). New York:
McGraw-Hill.
Langan, J. (2010), Exploring Writing: Sentences and Paragraphs (2nd ed.). New York:
McGraw-Hill.
McCormack, J. & Watkins, S. (2009) English for Academic Study: Speaking. UK: Garnett
Education
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary 8th Edition with Oxford i-Writer. (2010). Oxford:
Oxford Press.
INTERNET SOURCES
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