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Module Synopsis
English 1 prepares students for tertiary studies. The module provides instruction and practice in, and assessment
of, English language skills and the discipline required for such study. This module focuses on development of
academic writing skills which includes the basic 5-paragraph essay writing for expository essays as well as
interpreting non-linear text. On the other hand, the reading skills will center on the analyses of contemporary
essay and reading texts. The other two skills which are covered in this course are listening and speaking skills.
These skills will be introduced to the students by providing them with listening tasks from talks and lectures and
basic oral presentation skills which will prepare them to converse more appropriately. At the end of the session,
they should be able to demonstrate English Language proficiency at both pre-university and tertiary level.
Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To develop basic 5-paragraph essay writing.
2. To introduce basic referencing skills.
3. To introduce and emphasize on the importance of analytical skills for contemporary essays and reading
texts.
4. To highlight the importance of listening and oral presentation skills and practice in interpreting non-linear
text.
Module Learning Outcomes
1.
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This is a 5 credit hour module conducted over a period of 18 weeks. The modes of delivery will be in the form of
lectures, tutorials, and self-directed study. The breakdown of the contact hours for the module is as follows:
Lecture:
Tutorial:
Self-directed study:
Office Hours
You are encouraged to visit the instructor/lecturer/tutor concerned for assistance during office hours. If the office
hours do not meet your schedule, notify the instructor and set appointment times as needed.
TIMeS
Moodle will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to access module materials,
project briefs, assignments and announcements.
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2.0
2.1
2.2
3.0
3.1
3.2
4.0
4.1
5.0
5.1
6.0
Lifelong Learning
3,5,6,
Locate and extract information effectively.
Relate learned knowledge to everyday life.
2,3,4
Interpersonal Skills
Understand team dynamics and work with others in a team.
Intrapersonal Skills
6.1
6.2
6.3
7.0
7.1
7.2
8.0
8.1
Digital Literacy
Effective use of information and communication (ICT) and related
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technologies.
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sources are clearly quoted in their assignment. Note that plagiarism also refers to materials obtained from the
Internet too.
2. Other Students Work
Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common practice.
However, with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own papers. Plagiarising the
work of other students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or
sections. When two students submit papers that are very similar in tone and content, both are likely to be
penalised.
Student Participation
Your participation in the module is encouraged. You have the opportunity to participate in the following ways:
The module uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of SCL embodies most of the
principles known to improve learning and to encourage students participation. SCL requires students to be
active, responsible participants in their own learning and instructors are to facilitate the learning process. Various
teaching and learning strategies such as experiential learning, problem-based learning, site visits, group
discussions, presentations, working in group and etc. can be employed to facilitate the learning process. In SCL,
students are expected to be:
Type
Individual
Learning
Outcome/s
1,2,3
Submission
Presentation
Week 7
Assessment
Weightage
25%
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Oral presentation
Group
5,6,7
E-Portfolio
Individual
All
Final Exam
Individual
1,2,4
Week 13/14
Week 18
25%
10%
40%
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Assessment Components
1. Essay Writing (Individual)
This assignment evaluates academic writing skills for a basic 5-paragraph expository essay. It also evaluates
the students ability to research information to support the arguments proposed in the essay, to cite the
sources of information and also to provide a list of references.
2. Oral Presentation (Group)
This assignment evaluates oral presentation and speaking skills. It also evaluates the students ability to
research information and present an effective presentation of his/her research. In addition, being a group
assignment, each student will experience cooperating and collaborating with other peers as a team with a
common goal.
3. Taylors Graduate Capabilities Portfolio
Each student is to develop an ePortfolio, a web-based portfolio in the form of a personal academic blog. The
ePortfolio is developed progressively for all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 AND 2, and must
encapsulates the acquisition of Module Learning Outcome, Programme Learning Outcomes and Taylors
Graduate Capabilities, and showcase the distinctiveness and identity of the student as a graduate of the
programme.
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Marks
Grade
Points
Definition
Description
80 100
4.00
Excellent
A-
75 79
3.67
Very Good
B+
70 74
3.33
Good
Pass
Marginal Fail
65 69
3.00
B-
60 64
2.67
C+
55 59
2.33
50 54
2.00
D+
47 49
1.67
44 46
1.33
D-
40 43
1.00
0 39
0.00
Fail
WD
Withdrawn
F(W)
0.00
Fail
IN
Incomplete
Pass
AU
Audit
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Module Schedule
Lecture
Tutorial
Info R / S.
Stdy
WRITING:
Subject and Outline Introductions
Writing
Essay Organizational Patterns
Planning a structure
Thesis Statements
Introductions and Conclusions
Structure of the Body Paragraph
Week/Date
Topic
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Understanding &
Developing the nature and length of different essay patterns
(Process and exposition)
Week 4
Using cohesive devices Revising, Editing & Proof Reading
Week 5
Using academic referencing conventions and academic
language
Week 6
Interpreting from non-linear sources.
Interpreting charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
Week 7
Expressing opinions on more abstract topics.
Supporting & Justifying Opinions.
Week 8
Delivering an effective presentation
Planning an Oral Presentation
Preparing an Oral Presentation
Practicing for an Oral Presentation
Week 9
LISTENING
Listening and note taking from lectures
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Week 11
Listening for specific information.
Identifying details
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
READING
Skimming for general information and scanning for particular
information.
Identifying text organisational structure.
Identifying main & supporting ideas.
Understanding and evaluating arguments. Distinguishing
facts and opinions.
Week 17
Revision
2
2
Week 18
2
e-Portfolio Submission
Week 19
Study Leave
Week 20
Final Exam
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