Common Courses for University Students
This course prepares undergraduates to become
successful writers and readers of English. The course helps students
develop their fundamental language skills with a focus on writing so that
they can gain the confidence to communicate in oral and written English
outside the classroom. The course is divided into five units and takes a PBL
(Project-based Learning) approach. Unit themes target the development of
21st century skills and focus on self-reflection and active community
engagement. Course activities include lectures, group, pair and individual
activities, as well as a series of required assignments, including reading and
writing across various genres. Finally, the course prepares students for
taking the next course in the sequence, ‘Expository Writing II: Cross-cultural
Communication and Translation Skills’.
What you will learn
Principles of expository writing and clarity of expression
Techniques for structuring essays, reports, and articles
How to analyze, explain, and support ideas with evidence
Writing with accuracy, objectivity, and logical flow
Editing and revising to improve style and readability
Skills you'll gainBy the end of this course, the students will be able toWrite, edit and proofread a short essay in English languagePresent ideas to the whole class in team presentations using English
that is comprehensible and engaging.Critically analyze a text written in English using SQW3R strategiesConduct small-scale research about their communitiesDraft a letter to editor.
Pre-requisite
Basic English writing skills. Suitable for students, professionals, and anyone interested in improving written communication.
Certificate
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Career Paths after Completing This CourseAt the end of the course, the students will be able to:
Analyze basic communication skills and use them effectively in oral and
written English
Develop skills as reflective and self-directed learners
Critically evaluate and review various types of texts and summarize them
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills to address various
community-specific challenges
Intellectually engage with different stages of the writing process, such
as:
brainstorming, mind mapping, free writing, drafting and revision, etc.
