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MODUL
POLITEKNIK
KEMENTERIAN
PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA

A 5003

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 5

Tan Sui Chee (PUO),

Krishnan a/l Vengidasamy (PUO),
Zalillah bt Haron (PUO).
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PROFILE OF WRITERS
A5003 TECHNICAL ENGLISH

Name: Krishnan a/l Vengidasamy

Address: Jabatan Pengajian Am, Politeknik Ungku Omar,

Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh
Tel: 05-5471390 Ext. 239 / H.P: 012-5211927
E-mail: krvparam@hotmail.com

Qualifications: M.Ed. TESP (Exeter, UK), B. Ed. TESL (UPM, Serdang),

Sp. Cert. Ed (TESOL), Cert. Ed. (TESL)

Experience:
English Language Teacher (Sek Men) 1973-1984
English Language Teacher (Sek Men Teknik) 1988-1996
English Language Lecturer (PUO) 1996 – Present
Polytechnics – Needs Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation & Module Writing
Internal Auditor – Malaysian Polytechnics MS ISO 9002
Examiner for SPM English Language Paper, MUET

Name: Zalillah bt Haron

Address: Jabatan Pengajian Am, Politeknik Ungku Omar,

Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh
Tel: 05-5471390 Ext. 239 / H.P: 016-4522225
E-mail: zalillah@hotmail.com

Qualifications: B. A. ELT (Hons) (Birmingham, U.K), Cert. Ed (TESL)

Experience:
English Language Teacher (Sek Ren) 1981-1983
English Language Teacher (Sek Men) 1984-1986
English Language Lecturer (PUO) 1987 – Present
Polytechnics – Needs Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation & Module Writing
Examiner for English Language Paper, MUET (Speaking)

Name: Tan Sui Chee

Address: Jabatan Pengajian Am, Politeknik Ungku Omar,

Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh
Tel: 05-5471390 Ext. 239 / H.P: 012-4534420
E-mail: tansc@tm.net.my

Qualifications: M.A. ELT (Warwick, UK), B.A. (Hons) Ed. (USM, Penang)

Experience:
Lecturer/Head of English Language Unit, (PUO) 1984 -Present
Polytechnics – Needs Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation & Module Writing
Lead Auditor – Quality Management Systems Assessment
Involved in design of new STPM English Language Paper (1998)
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SOAL SELIDIK MODUL OLEH PELAJAR

Tajuk Modul : _________________________ Kod Modul : _____________

Nama Pelajar : _______________________ No. Pendaftaran: ____________

Kursus : ____________________________________

Nama Penulis Modul : ______________________________

Sila gunakan skala berikut untuk penilaian anda.

4 Sangat setuju
3 Setuju
2 Tidak setuju
1 Sangat tidak setuju

Arahan : Tandakan  pada ruangan skor yang dipilih.

Bil ELEMEN PENILAIAN SKALA

A. FORMAT 1 2 3 4
1 Susun atur muka surat adalah menarik.
2 Saiz font yang digunakan adalah senang untuk dibaca.
Saiz dan jenis gambar serta carta yang digunakan sesuai
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dengan input.
4 Carta dan gambar senang dibaca dan difahami.
Jadual yang digunakan tersusun dengan teratur dan mudah
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difahami.
6 Teks input disusun dengan cara yang mudah difahami.
7 Semua ayat berbentuk arahan dipamerkan dengan jelas.
B. ISI KANDUNGAN 1 2 3 4
8 Saya faham semua objektif dengan jelas.
9 Saya faham pada idea yang disampaikan.
10 Cara persembahan idea adalah menarik.
11 Semua arahan yang diberikan mudah difahami.
Saya boleh melaksanakan semua arahan yang diberikan
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dalam unit ini.
13 Soalan dalam aktiviti adalah mudah dijawab.
14 Saya boleh menjawab soalan-soalan dalam penilaian kendiri.
15 Maklum balas boleh membantu mengenalpasti kesilapan saya.
16 Ayat-ayat yang digunakan mudah difahami.
17 Gaya penulisan menarik.
18 Saya boleh mengikuti unit ini dengan mudah.
19 Unit ini memudahkan saya mempelajari & memahami topik ini.
20 Penggunaan modul ini menarik minat saya.
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MODULE A5003
ENGLISH FOR TECHNICAL PURPOSES 5

INTRODUCTION and GUIDE

CURRICULUM GRID

Time
TOPIC UNIT Allocation
1. Understanding Job Advertisements 1 4 hours

2. Making Enquiries about Jobs 2 4 hours

3. Writing a Curriculum Vitae 3 6 hours

4. Writing a Covering Letter 4 6 hours

5. Preparing for Job Interviews & Filling in Job 5 8 hours

Application Forms
2 hours

Introduction

This module is designed for sixth 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 in English.

The module is designed for 30 contact hours. This includes assessments and class
activities.

General Aims:

This module aims to:

1. equip students with the necessary language skills to seek employment

2. enhance students general language proficiency
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Specific Objectives:

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. skim and scan job advertisements in English Language newspapers and extract
relevant information for job application
2. write an appropriate curriculum vitae
3. write an appropriate job application covering letter
4. make enquiries about job vacancies
5. fill in a job application form with appropriate information
6. handle a job interview effectively

General Guide

1. This module consists of 5 units. All the units are compiled in the same booklet.

2. The module code, unit number and page number are located at the top right-hand
corner of each page.

3. Each unit contains:

 Learning objectives
 Input – This may be in the form of notes, 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.
 Self-test – at the end of each unit an assessment 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.
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References

Blicq, Ron & Moretts, Lisa, Technically – Write! Fifth Edition. Prentice Hall,
1999.

Baugh, L.S., Fryar,M.& Thomas D.A. How to Write First Class Business
Correspondance NTC Publishing Group 1997

-Cover Letter Almanac Adams Media Corporations, 1995

-Job Interviews Almanac Adams Media Corporations, 1996

Fry, R. 101 Great Answers To The Toughest Interview Questions Career

Press Inc. 1991

Lowe, P. Recruitment and Interviewing Skills Harbridge Consulting Group

Limited 1996

Mosenfelder, D. Vocabulary for The World of Work 1 Educational Design Inc

1985

Ryan, R. Winning Cover Letters Wiley and Sons, 1997

Ryan, R. Winning Resumes Wiley and Sons, 1997

Seraydarian, P.E. Writing for Business Results American Media Inc. 1996

Spooner, M.D., Mckellen, J.S. Applying for a Job in English BPCC Hazell
Books Ltd. England 1990

Yates, M. Resumes that Knock ‘em Dead, Adams Media Corporations, 1998