Course Synopsis
This course focuses on developing students’ acquisition of the English language skills required for higher education. This course assists students to read, write, listen and speak effectively and to become informed, literate and lifelong learners. By the end of the course, students should be able to use English for a wide range of personal and academic activities in the context of tertiary education
Course Learning Outcomes
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Apply the rules of language mechanics to produce clear, organized and coherent academic communication
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Compose effective academic paragraphs and essays
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Demonstrate the ability to engage in lifelong learning activities
References:
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Fry, R. W. (1994). Take notes (2nd ed.). Hawthorne, NJ: Career Press. LB2395.25 .F79 1994 n.1
Galanes, G. J. (2013). Effective group discussion: Theory and practice (14th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. HM736 .G34 2013
Greasley, P. (2011). Doing essays and assignments: Essential tips for students. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication. LB1047.3 .G73 2011
Lim, P. L. (2014). Listening & notetaking skills 2 (4th ed.). Boston: National Geographic Learning. PE1128 .L55 2014
Van Blerkom, D. L. (2012). College study skills (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. LB2395 .V36 2012.
Van Blerkom, D. L. (2005). College reading and study strategies. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. LB2395.3 .V36 2005
Wong, L. (2012). Essential study skills (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. LB1049 .W66 2012
