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MODUL
POLITEKNIK
KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA

A 2003
ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 2

Ooi Kien Bee (PSP), Yeap Lay Hwa (PSP), Tirzah Zubeidah Zachariah (PSP).

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MODULE A2003 ENGLISH FOR TECHNICAL PURPOSES 2

INTRODUCTION and GUIDE

CURRICULUM GRID TOPIC Application for Industrial Attachment Processes and Procedures Instructions Description of Object UNIT 1 2 3 4 TIME ALLOCATED 4 weeks (8 hours) 4 weeks (8 hours) 3 weeks (6 hours) 3 weeks (6 hours)

UNIT 1 : APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT 1.1 Letter of Application for Attachment for Industrial Training 1.2 Confirmation by Telephone for Industrial Attachment 1.3 Thank You Letters

UNIT 2 : PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

UNIT 3 : INSTRUCTIONS

UNIT 4 : DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT

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Introduction This module is designed for second semester students taking technical courses at the polytechnic. The learning materials provided in the module will help you improve your language proficiency to handle communication situations as well in English. The module is designed for 30 contact hours. This includes assessments and class activities. General Aims: This module aims to: i. equip students with the necessary language skills to communicate in their workplace ii. enhance students general language proficiency. Specific Objectives: At the end of this module, students should be able to: i. write letters of application for industrial attachment ii. use appropriate telephone skills iii. write thank you letters iv. read and understand processes and procedure v. make oral presentation based on processes and procedure. vi. describe processes and procedure. vii. give and respond to verbal and written instructions viii. describe the physical dimensions of objects/products ix. describe the component parts/contents of objects/products

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General Guide 1. This module consists of 4 units. All the units are compiled in the same booklet. 2. The module code and unit number are located at the top left-hand corner of each page. 3. Each unit contains: Learning objectives. Input This may be in the form of reports, texts and language exponents etc. Activity This consists of task-based activities which will assist you in achieving the objectives of the unit. Your lecturers will facilitate the activities and provide you feedback on your progress. Assessment different forms of assessments will be given to evaluate your understanding of each unit.

4. Once you have successfully completed a unit and are confident with your achievement, you can then proceed to the next unit. Learning And Teaching Approach Teaching and learning strategies are varied (to enhance interest and motivation), with emphasis on task-based, participative learning. Students should be actively engaged in activities such as role-play and simulated workplace situations to enhance learning. Learning should be the focus of every lesson rather than teaching. References Bawa, H.S. (1996) : Workshop Technology Volume 1, New Delhi : Tata McGrawHill Publishing Company Limited. Bonamy, D. (1999) : English For Technical Students 2, Essex : Longman. Beardwood, L , Templeton, H. & Webber, M. (1979) : A First Course in Technical English - Students Book 2, London : Heinemann. Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary (1993), London :Harper Collins. Comfort,J., Hick,S. & Savage,A. (1982) : Basic Technical English, Oxford : Oxford University Press. Davis, K. (1993) : Textiles, New York : Macmillan. English Language Unit, Politeknik Ungku Omar, English for Technical Purposes (Semester 1 and 2), 1995, Ipoh : PUO.

Glendinning, E. H. & Glendinning, N., (1995) : English for Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Oxford : Oxford University Press. Graduan 2001: Careers and Employment for Fresh Graduates ,2001, Biz Connexion. Hutchinson, T. & Waters, A. (1984) : English for Technical Communication, Essex : Longman. Lee, A. (2001) : Graduan 2001: Careers and Employment for Fresh Graduates, Selangor : Faris M Marie Panasonic System Engineering (M) Sdn., (1999): Training Manual For Language Laboratory System WE-LL200E For Polythenic Seberang Perai, Selangor Richards, J.C, Hull, J. & Proctor, S. (1995) Changes : English For International Communication, Cambridge : CUP Stanton, A.J. and Wood, L.R., (1994) : Commercial Communication, Essex: Longman Taylor, L.(1999) International Express, Oxford : OUP The Universal Encyclopedia of Machines, How Things Work 1, (1974), St Albans : Paladin.

Resources And Materials 1. Cassette player 2. Cassette labeled : i. Unit 2: Process and Procedures ii. Unit 3: Instructions 3. Dictionary 4. Objects such as ping pong balls, disposable cutlery, garbage bags. 5. Do-it-yourself manuals

6. A set of instructions on the operating procedures of a video imager.