Advanced English Composition 11
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 126 pages
- 13 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 39 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENG224, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENG224 · UNIT 1: SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOOD WRITING
The concurrent system of paragraph development is a monitored one because you are deliberately watching the length, the development of ideas and how a paragraph is linked with another.
What you should be able to do
- Identify and apply principles of effective writing.
- Compose different types of advanced compositions.
- Demonstrate understanding of stylistic varieties in compositions.
- Apply technical details in various composition types.
- Communicate effectively in professional contexts.
What it prepares you for
- Technical Writer
- Communications Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Administrative Assistant
- Speech Writer
- Government
- Education
- Business
- Media
- Non-profit
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 1: Some Basic Principles of Good Writing
Requires understanding of complex grammatical concepts like ellipsis, anaphoric and cataphoric references, which can be challenging to grasp.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Speech Making I
Requires understanding of the different types of speeches and the ability to adapt the speech to the audience.
- Module 3:
Unit 4: Long Essays II
Requires a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies and the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Some Basic Principles of Good Writing · 2 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 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Minutes of Meetings I · 2 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 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Minutes of Meetings II · 2 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 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Letter Writing I (Formal Letters) · 2 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 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Letter Writing II (InformalLetters) · 2 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 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Public Announcements · 2 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 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Memoranda · 2 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 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Report Writing I · 2 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 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Report Writing II · 2 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 10Module 3:
Unit 1: Speech Making I · 2 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 11Module 3:
Unit 2: Speech Making II · 2 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 12Module 3:
Unit 3: Long Essays I · 2 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 13Module 3:
Unit 4: Long Essays II · 2 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the principles of good writing in Unit 1, focusing on paragraph construction and grammatical connective devices.
- Practice writing minutes of meetings (Units 2 & 3) by summarizing mock meeting scenarios.
- Compare and contrast formal and informal letter writing styles (Units 4 & 5), noting key differences in tone and structure.
- Analyze sample public service announcements (Module 2, Unit 1) to identify effective messaging techniques.
- Outline the structure of a well-prepared speech (Module 3, Units 1 & 2), including introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Familiarize yourself with the components of a long essay (Module 3, Units 3 & 4), including literature review and methodology.
- Create a study group to review and critique each other's practice compositions.
- Focus on understanding the purpose and audience for each type of composition to tailor your writing effectively.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENG224 about?
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.
How many units does ENG224 have?
ENG224, Advanced English Composition 11, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 126 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENG224?
ENG224 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is ENG224 hard?
ENG224 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ENG224 take to study?
About 39 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is ENG224 assessed?
ENG224 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ENG224?
Technical Writer, Communications Officer, Public Relations Specialist, Administrative Assistant and Speech Writer.