English

UIGE600003

Prerequisites

Course Type

Compulsory

Credit Hours

2

Course Description

This English course focuses on applying English in an academic context, emphasizing the nine noble character values. The material is practiced through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, using active learning methods independently and in groups

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Apply effective English language skills in academic contexts.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.
  • Integrate the six noble character values into academic communication.
  • Use English responsibly and appropriately across various academic contexts.

Course Content / Syllabus

  • Study Skills

    • Becoming an active learner
    • Building vocabulary through word formation
    • Using dictionaries effectively
    • Developing listening strategies
    • Practicing extensive reading
  • Grammar

    • Revising basic grammar concepts
    • Understanding types of sentences
    • Exploring adjective, adverb, and noun clauses
    • Applying reduced clauses
  • Reading

    • Skimming and scanning techniques
    • Identifying main ideas and supporting details
    • Taking effective notes
    • Reading popular science articles
    • Analyzing academic texts
  • Listening

    • Understanding short conversations
    • Listening to lectures and taking notes
    • Comprehending news broadcasts
    • Engaging with short stories
  • Speaking

    • Participating in discussions and meetings
    • Delivering effective presentations
  • Writing

    • Summarizing short articles
    • Describing graphs and tables
    • Writing academic paragraphs
    • Crafting basic academic essays (5-paragraph structure)

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