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ENGG B1A - English for Professional Purposes B1A
Utilizing learner-centered methodology, flipped classroom and task-based instruction, learners will be able to understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly, and follow the outline of straightforward short talks on familiar topics. They will also be able to follow clearly articulated speech directed at them in everyday conversation. They will read and understand longer and more complex texts, and manage a variety of routine and nonroutine interactions. They will also be able to write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance to friends, service people, teachers and others who feature in his/her everyday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels are important. They will produce longer narrative and descriptive pieces of writing as well. The course is the first of the B1 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisites:Successful completion of ENGG A2D or appropriate SEPT score. Part of: English for Professional Purposes Certificate (B1) Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Listening & Reading : 1. Follow in outline straightforward short talks on familiar topics provided these are delivered in clearly articulated standard speech. 2 understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly. 3. Understand a large part of many tv programmes on topics of personal interest such as interviews, short lectures, and news reports when the delivery is relatively slow and clear. 4. Understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters well enough to correspond regularly with a pen friend. 5. Recognise significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects. 6. Follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases. 7. Generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect. 8. Generally follow what is said and, when necessary, can repeat back part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding. Speaking & Writing : 9. Give brief comments on the views of others. 10. Describe how to do something, giving detailed instructions. 11. Obtain more detailed information. 12. Take messages communicating enquiries, explaining problems. 13. Write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance to friends, service people, teachers and others who feature in his/her everyday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels are important. 14. Give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest. 15. Reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. 16. Narrate a story. 17. Deliver short, rehearsed announcements on a topic pertinent to everyday occurrences in his/her field which, despite possibly very foreign stress and intonation, are nevertheless clearly intelligible. 18. Write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest. Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s): 1. Applicants must take the Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT) and score level ENGGB1A or successful completion of ENGG A2D Term duration: 6 Weeks Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session Assessments and Attendance: Learners are assessed throughout the term. Two continual assessments on speaking and another two on writing skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the four continual assessment measures. Final course grades are NOT based on attendance, since in accordance with SCE’s attendance policy, learners MUST attend at least 75% of the class sessions to be promoted to the next course. Attendance: All learners must attend at least 75% of the class sessions or class hours. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course, although the learner will be allowed to attend classes. Notes: The drop/add period is the first seven working days of each term, accordingly learners are advised to attend the first two sessions. 3.000 Continuing Education Units 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Continuing Education Schedule Types: Lecture SCE Language Department Course Attributes: SCE-ESD Regular -REG Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: English Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: SCE English Language Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments: SCE Language Prerequisites: ( SCE Standrdzd Engl Prof.Test 052 or SCE Day Stand Engl Prof. Test 052 or Continuing Education level ENGG A2D Minimum Grade of D)

ENGG B1A - English for Professional Purposes B1A

Utilizing learner-centered methodology, flipped classroom and task-based instruction, learners will be able to understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly, and follow the outline of straightforward short talks on familiar topics. They will also be able to follow clearly articulated speech directed at them in everyday conversation. They will read and understand longer and more complex texts, and manage a variety of routine and nonroutine interactions. They will also be able to write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance to friends, service people, teachers and others who feature in his/her everyday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels are important. They will produce longer narrative and descriptive pieces of writing as well. The course is the first of the B1 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisites:Successful completion of ENGG A2D or appropriate SEPT score.

Part of: English for Professional Purposes Certificate (B1)

Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Listening & Reading :

1. Follow in outline straightforward short talks on familiar topics provided these are delivered in clearly articulated standard speech.
2 understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
3. Understand a large part of many tv programmes on topics of personal interest such as interviews, short lectures, and news reports when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
4. Understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters well enough to correspond regularly with a pen friend.
5. Recognise significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects.
6. Follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.
7. Generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.
8. Generally follow what is said and, when necessary, can repeat back part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding.

Speaking & Writing :

9. Give brief comments on the views of others.
10. Describe how to do something, giving detailed instructions.
11. Obtain more detailed information.
12. Take messages communicating enquiries, explaining problems.
13. Write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance to friends, service people, teachers and others who feature in his/her everyday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels are important.
14. Give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest.
15. Reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
16. Narrate a story.
17. Deliver short, rehearsed announcements on a topic pertinent to everyday occurrences in his/her field which, despite possibly very foreign stress and intonation, are nevertheless clearly intelligible.
18. Write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest.

Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s):
1. Applicants must take the Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT) and score level ENGGB1A or successful completion of ENGG A2D

Term duration: 6 Weeks
Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session

Assessments and Attendance:
Learners are assessed throughout the term. Two continual assessments on speaking and another two on writing skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the four continual assessment measures.

Final course grades are NOT based on attendance, since in accordance with SCE’s attendance policy, learners MUST attend at least 75% of the class sessions to be promoted to the next course.

Attendance: All learners must attend at least 75% of the class sessions or class hours. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course, although the learner will be allowed to attend classes.

Notes: The drop/add period is the first seven working days of each term, accordingly learners are advised to attend the first two sessions.

3.000 Continuing Education Units
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Continuing Education
Schedule Types: Lecture

SCE Language Department

Course Attributes:
SCE-ESD Regular -REG

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:
English
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Continuing Education
Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges:
School of Continuing Education
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors:
SCE English Language
Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments:
SCE Language

Prerequisites:
( SCE Standrdzd Engl Prof.Test 052 or SCE Day Stand Engl Prof. Test 052 or Continuing Education level ENGG A2D Minimum Grade of D)

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