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Department of English Language and Linguistics

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

  • Analyse issues to produce a technical document using persuasive writing strategies

  • Present orally using current technology with a fair degree of confidence

  • 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

Madam Hairunnisa binti Ibrahim

Course Code: UHB30102
Credit: 2
Pre-requisite: A pass in Essential Academic English (UHB20102/20202)

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