BIU3013

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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

Date:

: Languages & Communication

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

LECTURERS INFORMATION:
Name
E-mail
Telephone number
Room number
COURSE SYNOPSIS

:
:
:
:

Charanjit Kaur a/p Swaran Singh

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

: 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

KOM

Presentati
on &
Group
Abbreviati
work
on

BKM
M

PBP
M

KKB
P

KKU

KKP

EM

Skills

KOM

Communication Skill

BKMM

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

PBPM

Continuous Learning and Information

Management

KKBP

Team Work Skills

KKU

Entrepreneurial Skills

KKP

Leadership Skill

EM
Professional Ethics and Moral
STUDENTs PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Course work
Details
Online Forum
Assignment 1 (Video)
Assignment 2 (Essay Writing)

Percent
age
LO
LO 1, LO 2
LO 1
LO 4

%
20
20
20

60

Final exam
Total

40
100%

GRADING SCALE:
Grade

Points interval

GPA/CGPA

80 100

4.00

A-

75 79

3.75

B+

70 74

3.50

65 69

3.00

B-

60 64

2.75

C+

55 59

2.50

50 54

2.00

C-

45 49

1.75

D+

40 44

1.50

35 39

1.00

0 34

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale
4

Excellent

Good

Moderate

Weak

WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Chapter/Topic
Wee
k
1

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

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

Soft
skills

T&L
Activiti
es

Assessm
ent

KOM
ETIK
Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferen-

Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Requesting for More Information
Writing- Descriptive Essay
Enrichment

grammar;
4. read and answer comprehension
questions; and
5. write a descriptive essay.

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

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.

cing
Online
Forum

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

Writing- Expository Essay

Enrichment
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

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

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

DANGERS FROM SPACE

7

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Conjunction
Grammar in Focus- The Past Perfect Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Recognising and Interpreting
Views
Writing- Definition Essay
Enrichment
EDUCATION FOR ALL

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

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

1. identify the main idea of passages;
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
questions; and Face to Face Meeting

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

Web Conferen-cing
Online Forum

5. write a definition essay

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

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing

VideoRecorded
Speech
Presentatio
n)

Online
Forum

Face to
Face
Meeting

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
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

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.
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.

Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

KOM
ETIK

Face to
Face
Meeting
Web
Conferencing
Online
Forum

Online
Forum
Essay
Writing
Final
Examinatio
n

Reminder: (optional)
1. Students attendance to all lectures, tutorials and lab works is compulsory
2. Students with total of attendance of less than 80% can be barred from taking final examination
3. 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.