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Use Of English & Communication Skills Ii

This course, Use of English and Communication Skills II, is a two-credit unit course designed for 100-level students. It builds upon GST101, focusing on enhancing writing, speaking, and grammatical skills. The course covers paragraph development, formal letter writing, report writing, and summarizing techniques. Students will also improve their understanding of English phonetics, interview skills, seminar presentations, and public speaking. The course aims to equip students with effective communication skills for academic and social settings.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
EnglishCommunicationWritingSpeakingGrammar

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Paragraph Writing

2

Formal Letter Writing

3

Report Writing

4

Summarizing Techniques

5

English Phonetics

6

Interview Skills

7

Seminar Presentation

8

Public Speaking

9

English Grammar

10

English Usage

Total Topics10 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 Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Public Relations Officer

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Journalist

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Teacher

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationAdministrationMediaGovernmentBusiness

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Writing Paragraphs: Topic Sentence and Coherence

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of topic sentences.
  • •Learn how to develop a coherent paragraph.
  • •Practice writing topic sentences and unified paragraphs.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Development of Paragraphs: Illustration and Description

2 study hours
  • •Study the techniques of illustration and description.
  • •Practice developing paragraphs using illustration and description.
  • •Analyze examples of descriptive paragraphs.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Development of Paragraphs: Cause and Effect and Definitions

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to develop paragraphs using cause and effect.
  • •Understand the definition technique in paragraph development.
  • •Practice writing paragraphs using cause and effect and definitions.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Formal Letters: Stylistic Forms and Essential Parts

2 study hours
  • •Study the stylistic forms and essential parts of formal letters.
  • •Learn the mechanics of writing a formal letter.
  • •Practice writing formal letters.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Formal Letters: Complaints and Request

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to write letters of complaint and request.
  • •Understand how to reply to letters of complaint.
  • •Practice writing letters of complaint and request.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Formal Letters: Letters about Jobs, Ordering Goods and Letters to Government and other Organizations

2 study hours
  • •Study letters about jobs, ordering goods, and letters to government.
  • •Practice writing letters for various formal purposes.
  • •Understand the specific requirements for each type of letter.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Writing Reports I: Reporting Events

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to report events in writing.
  • •Understand the different stages of report writing.
  • •Analyze examples of event reports.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Writing Reports II: Reporting Experiments

2 study hours
  • •Study how to report experiments in writing.
  • •Understand the various steps in conducting an experiment.
  • •Analyze examples of experimental reports.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Writing Summaries I: Techniques of Summarizing

2 study hours
  • •Learn the techniques of summarizing.
  • •Practice separating essential from non-essential ideas.
  • •Understand how to distinguish between details and ideas.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Writing Summaries II: More on Techniques of Summarizing

2 study hours
  • •Study more techniques of summarizing.
  • •Practice summarizing passages of varying lengths.
  • •Analyze examples of effective summaries.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Letters and Sounds in English

2 study hours
  • •Understand the relationship between letters and sounds in English.
  • •Learn about word stress and intonation.
  • •Practice producing correct English sounds and stress patterns.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: English Vowels and Consonants

2 study hours
  • •Study English vowels and consonants.
  • •Practice producing English vowel and consonant sounds accurately.
  • •Distinguish between different vowel and consonant sounds.
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Interviews

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to prepare for an interview.
  • •Understand how to unfold personality during an interview.
  • •Analyze specimen interviews.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all study units thoroughly, focusing on key concepts and examples.

2

Practice writing paragraphs, formal letters, reports, and summaries.

3

Record yourself speaking English and identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and intonation.

4

Participate in mock interviews to improve your interviewing skills.

5

Prepare and practice delivering short speeches on various topics.

6

Create flashcards for grammatical rules and vocabulary.

7

Allocate specific time slots for each study unit and stick to your schedule.

8

Form a study group with other students to discuss challenging concepts and practice speaking skills.

9

Focus on understanding the underlying principles of grammar rather than memorizing rules.

10

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas where you need further improvement.

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