Reflection

Before I learnt ELE 3101 English for Undergraduates, I have no idea what is literary devices. So, after I refer to the internet I know that Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature, in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language, or with regard to a particular work, which we can recognize, identify, interpret and/or analyze. Both literary elements and literary techniques can rightly be called literary devices. Literary elements refer to particular characteristics of a whole text. They are not used, per se, by authors; these are the elements of storytelling which are common to all literary and narrative forms. For example, every story has a theme, every story has a setting, every story has a conflict, every story is written from a particular point-of-view, etc. In order to be discussed legitimately as part of a textual analysis, literary elements must be specifically identified for that particular text.

Literary techniques refer to any specific, deliberate constructions or choices of language which an author uses to convey meaning. An authors use of a literary technique usually occurs with a single word or phrase, or a particular group of words or phrases, at one single point in a text. Unlike literary elements, literary techniques are not necessarily present in every text; they represent deliberate, conscious choices by individual authors.

Literary terms refers to the words themselves with which we identify and designate literary elements and techniques. They are not found in literature and they are not used by authors. Thanks to the tutors guide and my course mate, I have improved a lot and really enjoyed my English learning in English for Undergraduates. My course has ushered me into a new stage of English learning where I can be more proficient and interested in it.

ELE 3101-ENGLISH FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Objectives: Recognizing and rectifying errors and mistakes in oral production Speaking with correct pronunciation Initiating and managing discussions Following principles of interaction in social and professional settings e.g.: turn-taking, interrupting, suggesting, agreeing/disagreeing, conforming, giving opinions, summarizing

Some errors and mistakes in oral production Some L2 speakers tend to make mistakes due to mother tongue interference Example??? Open (the radio / open the TV) Close (the light / close the air-con) Blend / blender? Wear..(shirts?, trousers?)..wear a car??? Taste (taste the food ) .. I taste its a good idea?? I go to bed at 11 oclock (can you translate it as: saya pergi ke katil pada pukul 11 malam? In the business world of Malaysia, you will find people asking for a chop. Foreign business people would be totally bewildered hearing this, and would wonder what on earth these people are talking about. They are referring to a stamp. The reason that chop is used to mean stamp in Malaysia is that it is a corrupted version of the Hindi word (chhaap), which means seal or stamp.

The word chop in English has the following meanings (from Wiktionary): to chop (verb)

to chop (verb) (transitive) To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. chop wood chop an onion

(transitive) To sever with an axe or similar implement. Chop off his head. chop (noun) A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib. I only like lamb chops with mint jelly. A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil. It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling.

So next time you need to ask someone to stamp something, DO NOT ask them for a chop as that would mean that youre asking them for a blow with an axe! Ask for a stamp use the proper English word

Fill in.fill out fill up in a bank with this mistake. Fill in (transitive) to complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. Fill out (transitive) to complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. Fill up- 1. (chiefly of a fuel tank) to make full. 2. to become full

Contd out mean to complete a questionnaire, survey or form with the necessary information. Fill up means to make something full, generally with a liquid. As mentioned by the dictionary, it is often used to refer to a cars fuel tank. For example I need to fill up my car. CANNOT be used to mean complete a form. This is wrong. Can a form hold liquid? (Well, possibly if you rolled it into a cone it could, but then it would be ruined). Since it cannot hold liquid, it is not appropriate to use fill up. The appropriate expression to use with a form is fill in or fill out (even though in and out are opposites, fill in and fill out both have the same meaning). t ask anyone to fill up a form because they will not be able to do it. Ask them to fill in a form or fill out a form.

To stay or to live? Live (Malay tinggal, Chinese ) make ones home in a particular place or with a particular person. Example: I live in Kuala Lumpur or I live with my brother. Stay (Malay duduk, Chinese ) live somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest. Example: Im staying at the J.W. Marriot Hotel.

Turn taking When you are in a group discussion, you need to take turn to speak. Here are some strategies you can use: o o strategy 1: be alert and focus on the discussion strategy 2: listen for discourse markers such as finally, lastly, thats about all, thats what I want to say, in conclusion, etc At this point, the speaker is likely ending his sentence, thus you may join the conversation. For example, you may use the following expressions: o May I add on to the point? May I say something? Excuse me, I have something to say.

strategy 3 : invite other members to say something if they keep quiet you could ask questions such as: Would you like to say anything? Would you like to begin now? What is your opinion on this? What do you think about.?

strategy 4 : you may politely interrupt someone who doesnt allow others a chance to talk. You could use the following expressions: I know you have many good ideas, but could we listen to.. Excuse me, could we listen to Excuse me, I believe it is .. turn now.

Some examples of informal expressions by non-native English speakers and corresponding formal expressions.

Informal / non-standard What did you say ha?? What? What? (asking for repetition) Wait! Wait! / Wait ha?

Formal Im sorry I dont quite catch what you said. Could you repeat that please? I wonder if you would mind waiting please? / Could you wait please? / Ill be with you shortly.

Sorry lah! / Sorry hah! Excuse! Excuse!

I am sorry / Please accept my apologies Please excuse me.