Degree courses - archi and qs students

1. MODULE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Doc No : ACD03/01 Rev.No.1 Effective Date : 29.9.05 Page 1 of 2
DETAILS OF THE COURSE
Subject ENGLISH FOR INTERGRATED SKILLS Code LMBLM 3204
Pre-requisite Subject LMBLM3203 Code LMBLM 3203
Programme DEGREE IUCTT
Year/Semester YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 Session January 2010 – April 2010
TOTAL HOURS
WEEK DETAILS LECTURE TUTORIAL ASSESSMENT
1-2 Ice – breaking activities 2 1
Briefing of programme outline
Job Application Methods and Procedures
• Understanding Advertisements
• Particular Words and Expressions
• Positive or Action Words
Common Abbreviations
3 Writing a Job Application Letter
• Format 4 5
• Writing a convincing letter
• Spelling and Sentence Structure Reminder
• Do’s and Don’ts
4 Writing a Resume
• Format 2 4
• Layout and Organization
• Writing an Effective Resume
• Do’s and Don’ts
• TEST 1 (10%)
5-6 Interviews
• Physical Appearance
• Organizing Filing Certificates 1 1 1
• Common Interview Questions and Answers
• Do’s and Don’ts
• INTERVIEW SESSIONS – (20%)
7-8 Business Letter Writing
• The use of Conciseness, You-attitude, and positive
emphasis in business letter 4 5
• Writing Direct Request
• Writing Good News and Goodwill Messages
• Writing Persuasive Messages
9-11 Report Writing and Presentation
• Writing Short Report 2 1
• Steps in Planning a long/short report
• Types of Reports
• Completing formal report and proposal
- Forming a clear objective
- Choosing appropriate methodology in writing
• Report presentation techniques and guidelines
(Report Writing and Presentation 10%)
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2. 12 Writing Memorandums
• Format and Layout 4 4 1
• Structure and Style
13-14 Minutes and Meetings
• Types of Meetings
• Notice and Agenda
• Minutes
• Mock Meeting (10%)
• Test 2 (10%)
REFERENCES
Bovee, Thill & et al.(2004). Business Communication Essentials (International Ed). New Jersey. Pearson
Taylor, Shirley (2005). Communication for Business; A Practical Approach (4th ed.) London. Pearson
Taylor, Shirley (2000).Essential Communication Skills; The Ultimate Guide to Successful Business Communication. London.
ASSESSMENT
• Test 1 10%
• Test 2 10%
• Mock Meeting 10%
• Interview 20%
• Report Writing and Presentation 10%
• Resume/Cover Letter 10%
• Final Exam 30%
GRADE AND GRADE POINT
Marks 100-80 79-70 69-67 66-64 63-60 59-55 54-50 49-47 46-44 43-40 39-0
Grades A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D E
Points 4.00 3.70 3.50 3.00 2.70 2.50 2.00 1.70 1.50 1.00 00
ACADEMIC REQUISITES & REQUIREMENTS
1. Students who fail to comply with 80% attendance requirement will be given an ‘F’ grade for the module concerned.
2. Students MUST PASS BOTH COMPONENTS (coursework and final examination) of the assessment.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS/POLICY
1. All graded assessments should be done on the respective dates and times.
2. Students who fail to fulfill the 80% attendance requirement will be given ‘zero’ and will have to repeat the subject again.
3. Any problems leading to absenteeism should be addressed to either the lecturer or director.
Lecturer SHERLIATY SAAD
Faculty/Centre CENTER FOR LANGUAGE AND MALAYSIAN STUDIES
Telephone No. Extension 03-62861200 ext 227
Email sherliaty.clms@iuctt.edu.my
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3. Prepared by, Revised by, Approved by,
Signature
Name SHERLIATY SAAD KHAMSIAH ISHAK PN. NURHANI HJ MD. SA’AID
Position Module Leader Programme Leader Director
Date 4th January 2010 4th January 2010 4th January 2010
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