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CURRICULUM COURSE DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

Faculty : Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi Department : Bahasa dan Sastera InggerisSemester : 1Session : 2011/2012Course : English for CommunicationCourse Code : FIK 3042Credit Hours : 2Prerequisite : Nil

LECTURER INFORMATION:

Nama : Ainon OmarE-mail : ainon@fbk.upsi.edu.myNombor Telefon : 05-4505369No.bilik : 2-23

SINOPSIS KURSUS:The course helps students in developing strong foundations in reading and writing skills for communicative purposes in a variety of contexts. The course integrates the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with more emphasis being given to the skills of reading and writing.(Kursus ini membantu pelajar membina asas yang kuat bagi kemahiran- kemahiran membaca dan menulis untuk tujuan berkomunikasi dalam berbagai keadaan. Kursus ini juga menggabung-jalin kemahiran-kemahiran mendengar, bercakap, membaca dan menulis, dengan tumpuan yang lebih diberikan kepada kemahiran-kemahiran membaca dan menulis.)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course. .(C3,P1,A1,CS1,TS1)

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2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts (C2,P1,A1,CS2,TS2)

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues (C3,A4,CS3,TS3)

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project (C3, P1,A4, CS4. TS4)

REFERENES : Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for

Communication 2.. Tg. Malim. : UPSI.

Hartmann,P & Blass,L, (2007). Quest 1: Reading and Writing. New York : McGraw Hill.

Swan, M, (2005). Practical English Usage. Oxford : OUP.

Kim, E & Hartmann, P, (2007). Interaction 1: Reading. New York : McGraw Hill.

Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writing from A to Z: The easy-to-use Reference Handbook. Boston : McGraw Hill.

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGY :

1. Lectures 2. Group discussions/activities3. Demonstrations4. Presentations5. Workshop

KAEDAH PENERAPAN KI :

ACTIVITIES/SOFT SKILLS

CS CT LL TS LS EM KK

Ability to make clear presentation confidently and suit the level of the audience.

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Ability to expand and improve thinking skills such as to explain, analyze and evaluate discussions.

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Ability to find and organize relevant information from various sources

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Ability to understand and respect others

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KI KEY :

CS – Communication skills

CT – Critical Thinking, Problem solving

LL – Lifelong Learning and Information Knowledge Management

TS – Teamwork

LS – Leadership Skills

EM – Etika Profesional

KK – Entrepreneurship

STUDENTS’ EVALUATION:

1. Assignment 1 (Online Discussion) 10 %

2. Assignment 2 20 %

3. Assignment 3 30 %

4. Final examination 40%

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COURSE GRADING SCALE

Grade Mark Range Grade Value

A 80 – 100 4.00

A- 75 – 79 3.75

B+ 70 – 74 3.50

B 65 – 69 3.00

B- 60 – 64 2.75

C+ 55 – 59 2.50

C 50 – 54 2.00

C- 45 – 49 1.75

D+ 40 – 44 1.50

D 35 – 39 1.00

F 0 – 34 0

KI Grading Scale :

Grading Scale

Criteria for Soft Skills

5

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory level

2 Minimum level

1 need improvement

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14 WEEK SCHEDULE :

Week Topics Learning Outcomes T&L Activities KI References1 Introduction - Course

briefing

Explanation of the Instructional plan. Explaining the instructional plan.

Lecture COM

2 Unit 1Human Interest Reading- Read the letter to the editor - word attack - Comprehension. Language focus- Talking about the present, Past tense Writing- Pre-writing activities, writing process. - Enrichment.

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Lecture, Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COMPSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim. : UPSI.

Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writingfrom A to Z: The easy-to-use Reference Handbook. Boson:McGraw Hill

3 Continuation from Week 2

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim. : UPSI.

Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writingfrom A to Z: The easy-to-use Reference Handbook. Boson:McGraw Hill

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4 Unit 2: Journey to the Future- Voyagers 1 & 2Word Attack;Comprehension,Language Focus – The Future TenseWriting – Descriptive Writing

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

5 Continuation from Week 4

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

6 Unit 3: Tech SavvyReading- The Net GenerationWord attack; Comprehension. Language focus – The Present Continuous TenseWriting- ParaphrasingEnrichment.

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

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collabortive writing project. 7 Continuation from Week

61) Demonstrate effective reading and

writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

8 Unit 4: A Way of LifeReading-Past Tradition brought to life; Word Attack; Comprehension.Language focus-Gerunds and Infinitives; Modal uxiliaries.Writing-Summary writing.Enrichment

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

9 Continuation from Week 8

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

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10 Continuation from Week 9

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

11 Unit 5: Job SatisfactionReading – Workplace Satisfaction; Word attack; Comprehension.Language focus – Passive voice; Relative clause.Writing – Formal Letters.Enrichment

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

12 Continuation from Week 11

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COM,PSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

13 Continuation from Week 12

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative

Online DiscussionE-Tutorial

COMPSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,

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purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Write Down: English for Communication 2. Tg. Malim : UPSI.

14 Conclusion and ReviewAll topics from Week 1 to Week 13

1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course.

2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts.

3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues.

4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project.

Reviewing topics and conclusion of the course

COMPSK

Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for Communication 2.. Tg. Malim. : UPSI. Hartmann,P & Blass,L, (2007). Quest 1: Reading and Writing. New York : McGraw Hill. Swan, M, (2005). Practical English Usage. Oxford : OUP. Kim, E & Hartmann, P, (2007). Interaction 1: Reading. New York : McGraw Hill. Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writing from A to Z: The easy-to-use Reference Handbook. Boston : McGraw Hill.