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ENGG B2B - English for Intercultural Communication B2B
Utilizing learner-centered methodology, flipped classroom and task-based instruction, learners will be able to understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays and the majority of films in standard dialect. They will also be able to quickly identify the content and relevance of news items, articles and reports on a wide range of professional topics, deciding whether closer study is worthwhile. They will engage in extended conversation on most general topics in a clearly participatory fashion, even in a noisy environment, and account for and sustain their opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments. They will also develop a clear argument, expanding and supporting their points of view at some length with subsidiary points and relevant examples. The course is the second of the B2 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisites:Successful completion of ENGG B2A. Part of : English for Intercultural Communication Certificate (B2) Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Listening& Reading 1. Understand recordings in standard dialect likely to be encountered in social, professional or academic life and identify speaker viewpoints and attitudes as well as the information content. 2. Understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays and the majority of films in standard dialect. 3. Scan quickly through long and complex texts, locating relevant details. 4. Quickly identify the content and relevance of news items, articles and reports on a wide range of professional topics, deciding whether closer study is worthwhile. 5. Understand in detail what is said to him/her in the standard spoken language even in a noisy environment. Speaking& Writing 6. Engage in extended conversation on most general topics in a clearly participatory fashion, even in a noisy environment. 7. Account for and sustain his/her opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments. 8. Keep up with an animated discussion, identifying accurately arguments supporting and opposing points of view. 9. Outline a case for compensation, using persuasive language to demand satisfaction and state clearly the limits to any concession he/she is prepared to make. 10. Carry out an effective, fluent interview, departing spontaneously from prepared questions, following up and probing interesting replies. 11. Write letters conveying degrees of emotion and highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences and commenting on the correspondent's news and views. 12. Develop a clear argument, expanding and supporting his/her points of view at some length with subsidiary points and relevant examples. 13. Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. 14. Write a review of a film, book or play. 15. Write an essay or report that develops an argument systematically with appropriate highlighting of significant points and relevant supporting detail. 16. Give a clear, detailed description of how to carry out a procedure. Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s): Successful completion of ENGG B2A. 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: (Continuing Education level ENGG B2A Minimum Grade of D)

ENGG B2B - English for Intercultural Communication B2B

Utilizing learner-centered methodology, flipped classroom and task-based instruction, learners will be able to understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays and the majority of films in standard dialect. They will also be able to quickly identify the content and relevance of news items, articles and reports on a wide range of professional topics, deciding whether closer study is worthwhile. They will engage in extended conversation on most general topics in a clearly participatory fashion, even in a noisy environment, and account for and sustain their opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments. They will also develop a clear argument, expanding and supporting their points of view at some length with subsidiary points and relevant examples. The course is the second of the B2 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisites:Successful completion of ENGG B2A.

Part of : English for Intercultural Communication Certificate (B2)

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

Listening& Reading

1. Understand recordings in standard dialect likely to be encountered in social, professional or academic life and identify speaker viewpoints and attitudes as well as the information content.
2. Understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays and the majority of films in standard dialect.
3. Scan quickly through long and complex texts, locating relevant details.
4. Quickly identify the content and relevance of news items, articles and reports on a wide range of professional topics, deciding whether closer study is worthwhile.
5. Understand in detail what is said to him/her in the standard spoken language even in a noisy environment.

Speaking& Writing

6. Engage in extended conversation on most general topics in a clearly participatory fashion, even in a noisy environment.
7. Account for and sustain his/her opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments.
8. Keep up with an animated discussion, identifying accurately arguments supporting and opposing points of view.
9. Outline a case for compensation, using persuasive language to demand satisfaction and state clearly the limits to any concession he/she is prepared to make.
10. Carry out an effective, fluent interview, departing spontaneously from prepared questions, following up and probing interesting replies.
11. Write letters conveying degrees of emotion and highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences and commenting on the correspondent's news and views.
12. Develop a clear argument, expanding and supporting his/her points of view at some length with subsidiary points and relevant examples.
13. Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
14. Write a review of a film, book or play.
15. Write an essay or report that develops an argument systematically with appropriate highlighting of significant points and relevant supporting detail.
16. Give a clear, detailed description of how to carry out a procedure.

Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s):
Successful completion of ENGG B2A.

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:
(Continuing Education level ENGG B2A Minimum Grade of D)

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