ENGLISH FOR TECHNICAL PURPOSES
Course Synopsis
This course aims to prepare students with the skills to write documents and express ideas or opinions competently. Students will be equipped with persuasive strategies that can be applied to writing term paper. The course will also enable them to practise these techniques by drafting and collaborating to produce assigned tasks. The students are also expected to orally present their report before an audience
Course Learning Outcomes
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Analyse issues to produce a technical document using persuasive writing strategies
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Present orally using current technology with a fair degree of confidence
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Demonstrate responsibility when collaborating on the assigned tasks.
References:
Paige, W. (2015). The least you should know about english : writing skills. Stamford, CT : Cengage Learning. PE1408 .G43 2015
Randall, V. (2015).The College writer : a guide to thinking, writing, and researching. Australia : Wadsworth. PE1408 .C64 2015
Sullivan, N. (2015). Essential grammar for today's writers, students, and teachers. New York : Routledge.PE1112 .S94 2015
Course Coordinator
Madam Hairunnisa binti Ibrahim