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GST102

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.

About this course

Difficulty
Beginner
Study hours
60 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, practical
Practical work
Yes
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor Marked Assessments
  • Final Examination

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GST102 · UNIT 1 WRITING PARAGRAPHS: TOPIC SENTENCE AND COHERENCE

This course guide is an overview of the course GST102: Use of English and Communication Skills II. My wish is that you have a very highly rewarding studies through the course.

What you should be able to do

  1. Write coherent and well-developed paragraphs.
  2. Compose accurate and effective formal letters.
  3. Present written reports in a clear and organized manner.
  4. Produce concise and effective summaries of passages.
  5. Recognize and produce English vowels and consonants accurately.
  6. Conduct interviews effectively.
  7. Present seminar and conference papers confidently.
  8. Deliver effective public speeches.
  9. Apply grammatical rules of English accurately.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Secretary
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Journalist
  • Teacher
Where it is applied
  • Education
  • Administration
  • Media
  • Government
  • Business

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 3:

    Unit 2: English Vowels and Consonants

    Requires accurate pronunciation and differentiation of similar-sounding vowels, which can be challenging for non-native speakers.

  • Module 4:

    Unit 1: Articles, Concord and Sentences

    Requires understanding of complex grammatical rules and their application in sentence construction.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1:
    • Unit 1: Writing Paragraphs: Topic Sentence and Coherence · 2 hours

      Understand the concept of topic sentences.. Learn how to develop a coherent paragraph.. Practice writing topic sentences and unified paragraphs..

  2. Week 2Module 1:
    • Unit 2: Development of Paragraphs: Illustration and Description · 2 hours

      Study the techniques of illustration and description.. Practice developing paragraphs using illustration and description.. Analyze examples of descriptive paragraphs..

  3. Week 3Module 1:
    • Unit 3: Development of Paragraphs: Cause and Effect and Definitions · 2 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..

  4. Week 4Module 1:
    • Unit 4: Formal Letters: Stylistic Forms and Essential Parts · 2 hours

      Study the stylistic forms and essential parts of formal letters.. Learn the mechanics of writing a formal letter.. Practice writing formal letters..

  5. Week 5Module 1:
    • Unit 5: Formal Letters: Complaints and Request · 2 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..

  6. Week 6Module 2:
    • Unit 1: Formal Letters: Letters about Jobs, Ordering Goods and Letters to Government and other Organizations · 2 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..

  7. Week 7Module 2:
    • Unit 2: Writing Reports I: Reporting Events · 2 hours

      Learn how to report events in writing.. Understand the different stages of report writing.. Analyze examples of event reports..

  8. Week 8Module 2:
    • Unit 3: Writing Reports II: Reporting Experiments · 2 hours

      Study how to report experiments in writing.. Understand the various steps in conducting an experiment.. Analyze examples of experimental reports..

  9. Week 9Module 2:
    • Unit 4: Writing Summaries I: Techniques of Summarizing · 2 hours

      Learn the techniques of summarizing.. Practice separating essential from non-essential ideas.. Understand how to distinguish between details and ideas..

  10. Week 10Module 2:
    • Unit 5: Writing Summaries II: More on Techniques of Summarizing · 2 hours

      Study more techniques of summarizing.. Practice summarizing passages of varying lengths.. Analyze examples of effective summaries..

  11. Week 11Module 3:
    • Unit 1: Letters and Sounds in English · 2 hours

      Understand the relationship between letters and sounds in English.. Learn about word stress and intonation.. Practice producing correct English sounds and stress patterns..

  12. Week 12Module 3:
    • Unit 2: English Vowels and Consonants · 2 hours

      Study English vowels and consonants.. Practice producing English vowel and consonant sounds accurately.. Distinguish between different vowel and consonant sounds..

  13. Week 13Module 3:
    • Unit 3: Interviews · 2 hours

      Learn how to prepare for an interview.. Understand how to unfold personality during an interview.. Analyze specimen interviews..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Review all study units thoroughly, focusing on key concepts and examples.
  • Practice writing paragraphs, formal letters, reports, and summaries.
  • Record yourself speaking English and identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and intonation.
  • Participate in mock interviews to improve your interviewing skills.
  • Prepare and practice delivering short speeches on various topics.
  • Create flashcards for grammatical rules and vocabulary.
  • Allocate specific time slots for each study unit and stick to your schedule.
  • Form a study group with other students to discuss challenging concepts and practice speaking skills.
  • Focus on understanding the underlying principles of grammar rather than memorizing rules.
  • Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas where you need further improvement.

Questions students ask about this course

What is GST102 about?

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.

How many units does GST102 have?

GST102, Use Of English & Communication Skills Ii, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 254 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is GST102?

GST102 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Directorate for Entrepreneurship and General Studies (DE&GS).

Is GST102 hard?

GST102 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.

How long does GST102 take to study?

About 60 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.

How is GST102 assessed?

GST102 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.

What can I do with GST102?

Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Public Relations Officer, Journalist and Teacher.

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