BIU3013

GeneralEnglish
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
English Language & Literature Department
Faculty of Languages & Communication
Sultan Idris Education University

SESI 2014/2015
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INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Faculty
Department
Semester
Session
Course name
Course code
Credit Hour
Pre requisite

: Languages & Communication

: English Language & Literature
: 1
: 2014/2015
: General English
: BIU 3013
:3
: Nil

LECTURERS INFORMATION:
Name
E-mail
Telephone number
Room number

: Charanjit Kaur a/p Swaran Singh

: charanjit@fbk.upsi.edu.my
: 05-4506000
: U3-B01B

COURSE SYNOPSIS

: SINOPSIS KURSUS

The course is designed to enhance students basic proficiency in the English language. It
integrates vocabulary, grammar structures and the skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading
and Writing. The course ensures that students have better ability to use basic English in a
variety of context.
(Kursus ini dirangka untuk meningkatkan penguasaan asas pelajar dalam Bahasa Inggeris.
Ia mengintegrasikan perbendaharaan kata, struktur nahu dan kemahiran-kemahiran
Mendengar, Bertutur, Membaca dan Menulis. Kursus ini memastikan pelajar-pelajar
mempunyai keupayaan lebih baik untuk menggunakan Bahasa Inggeris asas dalam
pelbagai konteks.)

RATIONAL OF THE COURSE:

This course is designed to fulfil the requirement of MUET as a graduation condition for
undergraduates who did not achieve Band 3 in MUET.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in English language skills. (K3, P3)
2. Respond accurately to information heard. (P4)

3. Comprehend linear and non-linear texts. (K4)

4. Organise materials logically, coherently and cohesively in written form. (P4)
5. Cooperate effectively in group activities. (A2, TS3)

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Problem solving skills,communication skills, critical thinking skills and
transformation and generation principles of English structure.

REFERENCES:
Lajiman, J., Mazyani, M., Nadiah Yan, A., et. al. (2013). General English. Tanjung Malim:
Penerbit UPSI.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

Activity
Presentation
& Group work

KOM
/

BKMM

PBPM

KKBP
/

KKU

KKP

Abbreviation
KOM
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKU
KKP
EM

Skills
Communication Skill
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Continuous Learning and Information Management
Team Work Skills
Entrepreneurial Skills
Leadership Skill
Professional Ethics and Moral

EM

STUDENTs PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Course work

Percentage
Details

LO
LO 1, LO 2

%
20

Assignment 1 (Video)

LO 1

20

Assignment 2 (Essay Writing)

LO 4

20

Online Forum

Final exam
Total

60

40
100%

GRADING SCALE:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F

Points interval
80 100
75 79
70 74
65 69
60 64
55 59
50 54
45 49
40 44
35 39
0 34

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale
4
3
2
1

Excellent
Good
Moderate
Weak

GPA/CGPA
4.00
3.75
3.50
3.00
2.75
2.50
2.00
1.75
1.50
1.00
0

WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Week

Chapter/Topic

Introduction to the course content and course

assessment

HEALTH MATTERS!
Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Nouns and Pronouns
Grammar in Focus- The Simple Present Tense and
The Present Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing Interest
Writing- Writing A Memo
Enrichment
GO GREEN!
2

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Adjectives
Grammar in Focus- The Simple Past Tense and The
Past Progressive Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking

Learning outcomes
At the end of each week, the students
should be able to:
At the end of the unit, you should be able to:
1. identify the main idea of passages;
2. discuss on a given topic with a colleague
about the dangers of smoking;
3. complete exercises on nouns and
pronouns and grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write a memo to inform colleagues about
an important meeting in your school.

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. identify the main idea of passages;
2. present a talk on the importance of
conserving the environment during the school
assembly;
3. complete exercises on adjectives and
grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension

Soft skills

T&L
Activities

Assessment

KOM
ETIK
Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing

Speaking in Action- Requesting for More Information

Writing- Descriptive Essay
Enrichment

questions; and

FOOD MARVELS

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. identify the main idea of passages;
2. state your opinion on the banning of soft
drinks and low nutritional snack items in
schools;
3. complete exercises on comparison of
adjectives and grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write a narrative essay

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Comparison of Adjectives
Grammar in Focus- The Simple Future Tense and The
Future Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing Disbelief
Writing- Narrative Essay
Enrichment
GOOD DEEDS

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Adverbs
Grammar in Focus- The Present Perfect Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing Similar and Different
Opinions
Writing- Expository Essay
Enrichment

Online
Forum

5. write a descriptive essay.

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. identify the main idea and supporting
details of passages;
2. present your view about the best way to
show love to your country;
3. complete exercises on adverbs and
grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write an expository essay.

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

LIVING
5

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Gerunds and Infinitives
Grammar in Focus- The Future Perfect Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing Probability
Writing- Process Essay
Enrichment
TRAVELLING

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Modals
Grammar in Focus- The Present Perfect Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Asking for Information
Writing- Paragraphs to Describe Graphs and Charts
Enrichment
DANGERS FROM SPACE

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Conjunction
Grammar in Focus- The Past Perfect Progressive
Tense

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. identify the main idea and supporting
details of passages;
2. talk to a friend on how you can make
your dreams come true;
3. complete exercises on gerunds and
infinitives, and grammar;
3. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
4. write a process essay.

KOM
ETIK

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. skim the articles for the main idea and
supporting details;
2. state your opinion on travelling is a
means of education;
3. complete exercises on modals and
grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write a paragraph to describe
graphs/charts.

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

KOM
1. identify the main idea of passages;
ETIK
2. discuss with your online friends how
catastrophic events all over the world affect you;
3. complete exercises on conjunctions and
grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing

Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Recognising and Interpreting
Views
Writing- Definition Essay
Enrichment

questions; and Face to Face Meeting

EDUCATION FOR ALL

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. identify the main idea of passages;
2. discuss in you group forum what the
classroom will be like in the year 2050;
3. complete exercises on prepositions and
grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write a compare and contrast essay.

KOM
ETIK

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. identify the main idea of passages;
2. present a motivational speech titled
Don't put things for tomorrow, when you can do
it today;
3. complete exercises on adjectives and
adverbs, and grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write a cause and effect essay.

KOM
ETIK

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Prepositions
Grammar in Focus- The Future Perfect Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Asking for and Giving
Recommendations
Writing- Compare and Contrast Essay
Enrichment
RECIPE FOR INSPIRATION

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Revision
Grammar in Focus- The Passive Voice
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Making a Successful Presentation
Writing- Cause and Effect Essay
Enrichment

Online
Forum

Web Conferen-cing
Online Forum

5. write a definition essay

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing

VideoRecorded
Speech
Presentati
on)

Online
Forum

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

THE COBBLERS STITCH

10

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Subject-Verb Agreement
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Managing a Group Discussion
Writing- Argumentative Essay
Enrichment

At the end of the unit, you should be able to:

1. identify the main idea of passages;
2. present a speech on the influence of
fashion on todays youth;
3. complete exercises on subject-verb
agreement and grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write an argumentative essay.

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

Online
Forum
Essay
Writing
Final
Examinatio
n

Reminder: (optional)
Students attendance to all lectures, tutorials and lab works is compulsory
Students with total of attendance of less than 80% can be barred from taking final examination
Any absence due to health problem must be corroborated with a medical certification from Pusat Kesihatan Pelajar UPSI, UPSIs Panel clinics
or Clinic/Government Hospital.
4. Absence due to other problems must be justified using a show cause letter.
1.
2.
3.