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May 05, 2024
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ENGG B1D - English for Professional Purposes B1D
Utilizing learner-centered methodology, flipped classroom and task-based instruction, learners will be able to generally follow the main points of extended discussion around them, provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect, and identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. They will express their thoughts about abstract or cultural topics such as music, films, etc…, and explain why something is a problem. They will carry out a prepared interview, checking and confirming information. They will be also be able to summarize, report and give their opinion about accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within their field with some confidence. The course is the fourth of the B1 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGG B1C.

Part of : English for Professional Purposes Certificate (B1)

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

Listening& Reading:

1. Understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
2. Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her, provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.
3. Identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts.
4. Recognise the line of argument in the treatment of the issue presented, though not necessarily in detail

Speaking& Writing:

5. Express his/her thoughts about abstract or cultural topics such as music, films. Can explain why something is a problem.
6. Make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards solutions to problems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, how to organise an event (e.g. An outing).
7. Put over a point of view clearly, but has difficulty engaging in debate.
8. Make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards possible solutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons and explanations.
9. Carry out a prepared interview, checking and confirming information, though he/she may occasionally have to ask for repetition if the other person's response is rapid or extended.
10. Take some initiatives in an interview/consultation (e.g. To bring up a new subject) but is very dependent on interviewer in the interaction.
11. Briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
12. Summarise, report and give his/her opinion about accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his field with some confidence.
13. Write short, simple essays on topics of interest.
14. Write personal letters describing experiences, feelings and events in some detail.
15. Describe events, real or imagined.
16. Give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision.
17. Narrate a stor.

Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s):
1.Successful completion of ENGG B1C.

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 B1C Minimum Grade of D)

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