COURSE OUTLINE

LANGUAGE CENTRE UUM

JAN SEMESTER 2020/2021 (SESSION JJ 201)

COURSE NAME : ENGLISH PROFICIENCY I

COURSE CODE : SBLE1063
NO. OF CREDIT :3
INSTRUCTOR : MOHAMAD TAHKIM SALAHUDIN
CONTACT NO.& EMAIL : 0172037736- sm.tahkim@gmail.com
SEMESTER : JA 202 (2020/2021)
PRE-REQUISITE :
GROUP : AA, D
TIME/VENUE : Second Day 8.00 – 12.00

COURSE SYNOPSIS
This is a pre intermediate proficiency course which introduces students to basic
communication skills in an integrated manner, using the four skills of speaking, listening,
reading and writing. Particular emphasis is placed on developing oral communication skills.
The grammar and vocabulary aspects of the language are also covered. The course
provides a variety of language tasks and activities to develop students’ interpersonal
communication skills. Students will have a lot of opportunities to practise the language in a
wide variety of social contexts.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students are able to:
1. Describe matters in personal and social settings. (A1, P1)
2. Find the main ideas of standard speech on familiar matters. (C2)
3. Comprehend the main ideas in basic factual texts related to social settings. (C2)
4. Write phrases and sentences using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. (A2)

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 COURSE ASSESSMENTS DETAILS

Assessment 100%

1. Descriptive Writing (15%) – 40 minutes (Unit 1-6) ulearn

Individual
This assessment will be done in class. The students will require to write a descriptive
essay. The essay should be written within 250-300 words.
CLO which will be covered: CLO 4
Skills: Writing Skill

2. Group Presentation (20%) (Unit 1-6) Group

a) General Informative Brochure 5%
Part 1: In group of 4s, students will prepare brochures related to unit 1-6.

b) Informative Presentation 15% – 30 minutes

Part 2: The students will present their brochures to the audience, highlighting
appropriate significant points and relevant details.
CLO which will be covered: CLO 4 (Brochure’s writing) & 1 (Role-play)
Skills: Communication and Teamwork Skills (including ALL FOUR skills)

3. Group Discussion (15%) (Unit 1-6) Group

a) Group discussion 15%
Students are required to discuss the topic given to them based on the six topics
that we are learning this semester.

CLO which will be covered: CLO 4 (graphics writing) & 1 (Role Play)
Skills: Communication and Teamwork Skills (including ALL FOUR skills)

4. Reading Quiz (20%) – 60 minutes (Unit 1-4) ulearn

Individual
This quiz tests students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary abilities where they
need to identify the main ideas and specific information from the basic factual texts
related to social settings.
* 2 comprehension essays
CLO which will be covered: CLO 3
Skills: Reading Skills

5. Listening Quiz (20%) – 60 minutes (Unit 1-6) ulearn Individual

This quiz requires students to listen to conversations in personal setting and social
settings in order to identify the main ideas and specific information.
CLO which will be covered: CLO 2
Skills: Listening Skills

6. Pair Informative Video Presentation (10%) – 25 minutes Pair

Based on the units in the text book, they need to share their experiences. This will be
videotaped and uploaded to class’s Facebook group or YouTube. Once they have
done this, they need to provide the link in UUM online learning and prepare a soft
copy of the video in CD form.

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 CLO which will be covered: CLO 1
Skills: Communication Skills (including ALL FOUR skills)

Students’ Attendance

 80 % attendance is a requirement. You are required to sign the attendance

for each class.
 Absenteeism (20%) includes :
1. medical leave
2. representing the university in sports, society, club, etc
3. other reasons (e.g. headache, stomachache, etc)
4. attending tests/exams/quizzes given by lecturers from other faculties
during English classes.

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Meeting Date Topic Assessment Note

1 25/7 1. Shopping - Explanation for

2. Getting There Group Brochure
- Explanation for
descriptive
Writing

2 15/8 1. Eating Out 1. Descriptive

2. Leisure Writing (Quiz)

3 26/9 1. Where you live 1. Group Brochure

2. Special Events Presentation
2. Reading Quiz

4 17/10 1. Video 1. Listening Quiz

Presentation 2. Group discussion
2. Quiz
3. Wrap Up