This document provides a course design and instructional plan for a 2-credit English for Communication course offered in the first semester of the 2011/2012 session. The 14-week course aims to help students develop strong reading and writing skills for communication. It integrates listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, with an emphasis on reading and writing. The course objectives, topics, learning activities, assessments and references are outlined in detail across 14 weekly schedules. The course aims to develop students' communication skills and ability to apply critical thinking.

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Tarikh:
CURRICULUM COURSE DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
Faculty : Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi
Department : Bahasa dan Sastera Inggeris
Semester :1
Session : 2011/2012
Course : English for Communication
Course Code : FIK 3042
Credit Hours :2
Prerequisite : Nil
LECTURER INFORMATION:
Nama : Ainon Omar
E-mail : ainon@fbk.upsi.edu.my
Nombor Telefon : 05-4505369
No.bilik : 2-23
SINOPSIS KURSUS:
The course helps students in developing strong foundations in reading and writing skills
for communicative purposes in a variety of contexts. The course integrates the skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing, with more emphasis being given to the skills of
reading and writing.
(Kursus ini membantu pelajar membina asas yang kuat bagi kemahiran- kemahiran
membaca dan menulis untuk tujuan berkomunikasi dalam berbagai keadaan. Kursus ini
juga menggabung-jalin kemahiran-kemahiran mendengar, bercakap, membaca dan
menulis, dengan tumpuan yang lebih diberikan kepada kemahiran-kemahiran membaca
dan menulis.)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
At the end of the course, students should be able to:

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1) Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for communicative purposes by
applying the mechanics of reading and writing learned in the course. .
(C3,P1,A1,CS1,TS1)
2) Use correct grammar and vocabulary when writing a variety of texts
(C2,P1,A1,CS2,TS2)
3) Apply critical reading skills when reading texts on current issues
(C3,A4,CS3,TS3)
4) Organise and implement a collabortive writing project (C3, P1,A4, CS4. TS4)
REFERENES :
Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up, Write Down: English for
Communication 2.. Tg. Malim. : UPSI.
Hartmann,P & Blass,L, (2007). Quest 1: Reading and Writing. New York : McGraw Hill.
Swan, M, (2005). Practical English Usage. Oxford : OUP.
Kim, E & Hartmann, P, (2007). Interaction 1: Reading. New York : McGraw Hill.
Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writing from A to Z: The easy-to-use Reference Handbook. Boston :
McGraw Hill.
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGY :
1. Lectures
2. Group discussions/activities
3. Demonstrations
4. Presentations
5. Workshop
KAEDAH PENERAPAN KI :
ACTIVITIES/ CS CT LL TS LS EM KK
SOFT SKILLS
Ability to make clear presentation √ √ √
confidently and suit the level of the
audience.
Ability to expand and improve √ √ √ √
thinking skills such as to explain,
analyze and evaluate discussions.
Ability to find and organize relevant √ √ √ √
information from various sources
Ability to understand and respect
others

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KI KEY :
CS – Communication skills
CT – Critical Thinking, Problem solving
LL – Lifelong Learning and Information Knowledge Management
TS – Teamwork
LS – Leadership Skills
EM – Etika Profesional
KK – Entrepreneurship
STUDENTS’ EVALUATION:
1. Assignment 1 (Online Discussion) 10 %
2. Assignment 2 20 %
3. Assignment 3 30 %
4. Final examination 40%

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COURSE GRADING SCALE
Grade Mark Range Grade Value
A 80 – 100 4.00
A- 75 – 79 3.75
B+ 70 – 74 3.50
B 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.75
C+ 55 – 59 2.50
C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.75
D+ 40 – 44 1.50
D 35 – 39 1.00
F 0 – 34 0
KI Grading Scale :
Grading Criteria for Soft Skills
Scale
5 Excellent

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4 Good
3 Satisfactory level
2 Minimum level
1 need improvement

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14 WEEK SCHEDULE :
Week Topics Learning Outcomes T&L Activities KI References
1 Introduction - Course Lecture COM
briefing
Explanation of the
Instructional plan.
Explaining the
instructional
plan.
2 Unit 1 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Lecture, COM Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
Human Interest writing skills for communicative Online Discussion PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
Reading- Read the letter purposes by applying the E-Tutorial Write Down: English for
to the editor mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim. :
- word attack learned in the course. UPSI.
- Comprehension. 2) Use correct grammar and
Language focus- Talking vocabulary when writing a variety Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writing
about the present, Past of texts. from A to Z: The easy-to-use
tense 3) Apply critical reading skills when Reference Handbook. Boson:
Writing- Pre-writing reading texts on current issues. McGraw Hill
activities, writing process. 4) Organise and implement a
- Enrichment. collabortive writing project.
3 Continuation from Week 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
2 writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim. :
learned in the course. UPSI.
2) Use correct grammar and
vocabulary when writing a variety Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writing
of texts. from A to Z: The easy-to-use
3) Apply critical reading skills when Reference Handbook. Boson:
reading texts on current issues. McGraw Hill
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.

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4 Unit 2: Journey to the 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
Future- Voyagers 1 & 2 writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
Word Attack; purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
Comprehension, mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
Language Focus – The learned in the course. UPSI.
Future Tense 2) Use correct grammar and
Writing – Descriptive vocabulary when writing a variety
Writing of texts.
3) Apply critical reading skills when
reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
5 Continuation from Week 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
4 writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
learned in the course. UPSI.
2) Use correct grammar and
vocabulary when writing a variety
of texts.
3) Apply critical reading skills when
reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
6 Unit 3: Tech Savvy 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
Reading- The Net writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
Generation purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
Word attack; mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
Comprehension. learned in the course. UPSI.
Language focus – The 2) Use correct grammar and
Present Continuous vocabulary when writing a variety
Tense of texts.
Writing- Paraphrasing 3) Apply critical reading skills when
Enrichment. reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
7 Continuation from Week 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
6 writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,

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purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
learned in the course. UPSI.
2) Use correct grammar and
vocabulary when writing a variety
of texts.
3) Apply critical reading skills when
reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
8 Unit 4: A Way of Life 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
Reading-Past Tradition writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
brought to life; purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
Word Attack; mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
Comprehension. learned in the course. UPSI.
Language focus-Gerunds 2) Use correct grammar and
and Infinitives; Modal vocabulary when writing a variety
uxiliaries. of texts.
Writing-Summary writing. 3) Apply critical reading skills when
Enrichment reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
9 Continuation from Week 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
8 writing skills for communicative Online Discussion Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
purposes by applying the E-Tutorial Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
learned in the course. UPSI.
2) Use correct grammar and
vocabulary when writing a variety of
texts.
3) Apply critical reading skills when
reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
10 Continuation from Week 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
9 writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
learned in the course. UPSI.

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2) Use correct grammar and
vocabulary when writing a variety of
texts.
3) Apply critical reading skills when
reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
11 Unit 5: Job Satisfaction 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
Reading – Workplace writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
Satisfaction; purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
Word attack; mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
Comprehension. learned in the course. UPSI.
Language focus – 2) Use correct grammar and
Passive voice; Relative vocabulary when writing a variety of
clause. texts.
Writing – Formal Letters. 3) Apply critical reading skills when
Enrichment reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
12 Continuation from Week 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM, Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
11 writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
learned in the course. UPSI.
2) Use correct grammar and
vocabulary when writing a variety of
texts.
3) Apply critical reading skills when
reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
13 Continuation from Week 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Online Discussion COM Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
12 writing skills for communicative E-Tutorial PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
purposes by applying the Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2. Tg. Malim :
learned in the course. UPSI.
2) Use correct grammar and
vocabulary when writing a variety of
texts.
3) Apply critical reading skills when

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reading texts on current issues.
4) Organise and implement a
collabortive writing project.
14 Conclusion and Review 1) Demonstrate effective reading and Reviewing topics COM Leela Chakrabarty & Nor Azmi
All topics from Week 1 to writing skills for communicative and conclusion of PSK Mostafa(eds), (2009). Read up,
Week 13 purposes by applying the the course Write Down: English for
mechanics of reading and writing Communication 2.. Tg. Malim. :
learned in the course. UPSI.
2) Use correct grammar and Hartmann,P & Blass,L, (2007).
vocabulary when writing a variety of Quest 1: Reading and Writing.
texts. New York : McGraw Hill.
3) Apply critical reading skills when Swan, M, (2005). Practical English
reading texts on current issues. Usage. Oxford : OUP.
4) Organise and implement a Kim, E & Hartmann, P, (2007).
collabortive writing project. Interaction 1: Reading. New
York : McGraw Hill.
Ebest, S. B, (2002). Writing from A
to Z: The easy-to-use
Reference Handbook. Boston :
McGraw Hill.