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Advanced English Composition 11

This course, Advanced English Composition II, is designed for English language students and those in related communication fields. It covers various composition types, including minutes of meetings, reports, memoranda, and letters, emphasizing technical details and stylistic varieties. Students will develop skills in specialized writing and effective communication, preparing them to contribute to national development. The course aims to equip students with the confidence and skills to present specialized writings in diverse formats.

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39h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
CompositionMinutesReportsMemorandaLetter Writing

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Principles of Good Writing

2

Minutes of Meetings

3

Formal and Informal Letter Writing

4

Public Service Announcements

5

Memoranda

6

Report Writing

7

Speech Making

8

Long Essays

9

Invitations and Thank-You Notes

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Technical Writer

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Communications Officer

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Public Relations Specialist

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Administrative Assistant

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Speech Writer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentEducationBusinessMediaNon-profit

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Some Basic Principles of Good Writing

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction and objectives.
  • •Study the essentials of good writing, focusing on paragraph construction.
  • •Identify and practice using linkers and conjunctions.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Monitor the growth of a paragraph.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Coordinating conjunctions.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 3: Subordinating conjunctions.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Minutes of Meetings I

2 study hours
  • •Study the essential features of minutes of meetings.
  • •Understand stylistic features of notice of meetings.
  • •Practice writing minutes of meetings.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Disseminating the notice of a meeting.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Preparing to take minutes.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Minutes of Meetings II

2 study hours
  • •Identify the organizational structure of minutes.
  • •Describe how minutes of meetings are arranged.
  • •Practice writing a sample minutes of an imaginary meeting.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Sub-headings in the minutes of meetings.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Importance of the section on matters arising.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Letter Writing I (Formal Letters)

2 study hours
  • •Identify the essential features of formal letters.
  • •Write formal letters based on characteristic features.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Writing addresses and salutations.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Writing the opening paragraph.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Letter Writing II (InformalLetters)

2 study hours
  • •Identify the essential features of informal letters.
  • •Write informal letters using appropriate language and structure.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Importance of address, date and salutation.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Writing the body of an informal letter.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Public Announcements

2 study hours
  • •Mention the goals of Public Service Announcements (PSA).
  • •Describe the language of PSA.
  • •Identify essential components of PSA.
  • •Prepare PSA on your own.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Definition and audience of PSA.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Goals of PSA.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 3: Preparing a PSA.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Memoranda

2 study hours
  • •Describe a memorandum.
  • •Outline the procedure for writing a memorandum.
  • •Attempt writing a simple memorandum.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Preparing a memorandum.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Simplicity and clarity in memo writing.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Report Writing I

2 study hours
  • •Describe a report.
  • •Identify the specific purpose of reports.
  • •Identify and describe the component parts of report writing.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Definition and components of report writing.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Different types of reports.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Report Writing II

2 study hours
  • •Outline the procedure for report writing.
  • •Provide some samples of report writing structure.
  • •Attempt writing a simple report.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Important things about report writing.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: The planning process in report writing.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 3: The introductory part of a report.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 4: The discussion stage.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 5: Revising a report.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Speech Making I

2 study hours
  • •Describe the different types of speeches.
  • •Give information on how to choose the topic for speeches.
  • •Describe how to gather information for making speeches.
  • •Write on the structure of speech.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Types of speeches.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Appropriate salutation.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 3: Introduction of a speech.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Speech Making II

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the structure of a prepared speech.
  • •Discuss what to take into consideration while preparing to write a speech.
  • •Prepare speeches of different types for different occasions.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Writing the body of the speech.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Audience while planning the writing of a speech.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Long Essays I

2 study hours
  • •Describe a long essay, theses and dissertation.
  • •Itemise the essential features of a long essay.
  • •Describe a proposal.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Long essays, theses and dissertations.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Getting a research topic.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 3: Research topic.
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Long Essays II

2 study hours
  • •Itemise the essential features of a long essay.
  • •Describe the different sections of a proposal.
  • •Attempt writing some sections of a proposal of a well thought out topic.
  • •Attempt writing sections of a long essay.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1: Background to the study, scope and research questions.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2: Methodology.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the principles of good writing in Unit 1, focusing on paragraph construction and grammatical connective devices.

2

Practice writing minutes of meetings (Units 2 & 3) by summarizing mock meeting scenarios.

3

Compare and contrast formal and informal letter writing styles (Units 4 & 5), noting key differences in tone and structure.

4

Analyze sample public service announcements (Module 2, Unit 1) to identify effective messaging techniques.

5

Outline the structure of a well-prepared speech (Module 3, Units 1 & 2), including introduction, body, and conclusion.

6

Familiarize yourself with the components of a long essay (Module 3, Units 3 & 4), including literature review and methodology.

7

Create a study group to review and critique each other's practice compositions.

8

Focus on understanding the purpose and audience for each type of composition to tailor your writing effectively.

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