Communicative English 1 ModLine

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This is a Google Sites created purposely to gather teaching and learning materials for DUE10012 Communicative English 1. It is called Communicative English 1 ModLine (Module Online). For your information, this course is compulsory for all students in Politeknik Malaysia especially in POLITEKNIK MERLIMAU MELAKA. You will discover all interesting activities, notes, videos, reading materials from various sources here.

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Course Learning Outcomes

1. Participate in a discussion using effective communication and social skills to reach an amicable conclusion by accommodating differing views and opinions.

2. Demonstrate awareness of values and opinions embedded in texts on current issues.

3. Demonstrate awareness of values and opinions embedded in texts on current issues.

Chapter 3

Oral Presentation Skills

SYNOPSIS

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 1 focuses on developing students’ speaking skills to enable them to communicate effectively and confidently in group discussions and in a variety of social interactions. It is designed to provide students with appropriate reading skills to comprehend a variety of texts. The students are equipped with effective presentation skills as a preparation for academic and work purposes.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

CLO1 : Participate in a discussion using effective communication and social skills to reach an amicable conclusion by accommodating differing views and opinions (A3, CLS 3b)
CLO2 :Demonstrate awareness of values and opinions embedded in texts on current issues (A3, CLS 3b)
CLO3 :Present a topic of interest that carries identifiable values coherently using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills (A2, CLS 4)

TOPIC 1

Social and Communication Skills

1.1 Share ideas and information in group discussions

1.1.1 Listen to and comprehend discussions and conversations

1.1.2 Give suggestions and make counter suggestions

1.1.3 Agree or disagree to suggestions courteously

1.1.4 Justify opinions through elaboration of main points and supporting details

1.1.5 Ask for and make clarifications

1.1.6 Make interruptions politely

1.1.7 Take turns speaking and encourage the contributions of others

1.1.8 Make and respond clearly and politely to enquiries

1.1.9 Use gestures and facial expressions to enhance meaning

1.1.10 Wrap up a discussion by attempting to reach consensus

Language Item(s): pronouns, WH-questions

TOPIC 2

Reading Skills

2.1 Demonstrate understanding of current issues / Topics of interest

2.1.1 Skim and scan texts

2.1.2 Comprehend a variety of texts based on current issues, including those with green elements or topics of interest

2.1.3 Identify appropriate meaning of words as used in the context

2.1.4 Identify significant points of current issues/topics of interest

2.1.5 Discuss significant points of current issues/topics of interest

2.1.6 Use mind maps to organize information from various texts

2.1.7 Make logical predictions or suggestions for solution based on current issues/topics of interest

2.1.8 Listen to and comprehend recorded audio/video/text on current issues/topics of interest

2.1.9 Write in response to a stimulus

2.2 Depict values from text/stimuli

2.2.1 Identify causes, effects and values from text

2.2.2 Use appropriate vocabulary to describe/depict values

2.2.3 Demonstrate ability to use relevant idioms and proverbs related to values

Language item(s): cohesive devices, affixes, modals, tenses (as found in the text)

TOPIC 3

Oral Presentation Skills

3.1 Present a topic of interest

3.1.1 Brainstorm ideas for presentation topics

3.1.2 Plan and organize an oral presentation

3.1.3 Use an appropriate introduction

3.1.4 Discuss ideas clearly through elaboration of main points and supporting details

3.1.5 Use sign-posting / transition markers

3.1.6 Use appropriate visual aids to enhance presentations

3.1.7 Practise verbal and non-verbal communication skills

3.1.8 Present identifiable values

3.1.9 Use an appropriate conclusion

3.1.10 Present a topic of interest in pairs/groups

3.1.11 Respond to question and answer session confidently and professionally

Language item(s): transitional markers and/or other appropriate language items can be included

Let's watch this enlightening TEDx Talks video from YouTube by Marianna Pascal. She shows how the secret to speaking a new language with confidence is all about attitude, not ability.

"When you speak, don't focus on yourself, but focus on the other person and the result you want to achieve"- Marianna Pascal.

DUE10012 Communicative English 1 course coordinators: Puan Noorhafizah binti Hj Rubaai, Puan Ida Sariani binti Mohd Isa, Puan Nurul Nadiha binti KassimFor any enquiries, please email: due10012communicative1@gmail.com

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