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MODUL
POLITEKNIK KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA

A 5003
ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 5

Tan Sui Chee (PUO), Krishnan a/l Vengidasamy (PUO), Zalillah bt Haron (PUO).

PROFILE OF WRITERS A5003 TECHNICAL ENGLISH

Name:

Krishnan a/l Vengidasamy

Address: Jabatan Pengajian Am, Politeknik Ungku Omar, Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh Tel: 05-5471390 Ext. 239 / H.P: 012-5211927 E-mail: krvparam@hotmail.com Qualifications: M.Ed. TESP (Exeter, UK), B. Ed. TESL (UPM, Serdang), Sp. Cert. Ed (TESOL), Cert. Ed. (TESL) Experience: English Language Teacher (Sek Men) 1973-1984 English Language Teacher (Sek Men Teknik) 1988-1996 English Language Lecturer (PUO) 1996 Present Polytechnics Needs Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation & Module Writing Internal Auditor Malaysian Polytechnics MS ISO 9002 Examiner for SPM English Language Paper, MUET Name: Zalillah bt Haron

Address: Jabatan Pengajian Am, Politeknik Ungku Omar, Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh Tel: 05-5471390 Ext. 239 / H.P: 016-4522225 E-mail: zalillah@hotmail.com Qualifications: B. A. ELT (Hons) (Birmingham, U.K), Cert. Ed (TESL) Experience: English Language Teacher (Sek Ren) 1981-1983 English Language Teacher (Sek Men) 1984-1986 English Language Lecturer (PUO) 1987 Present Polytechnics Needs Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation & Module Writing Examiner for English Language Paper, MUET (Speaking)

Name: Address: Omar, Tel: E-mail:

Tan Sui Chee Jabatan Pengajian Am, Politeknik Ungku Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh 05-5471390 Ext. 239 / H.P: 012-4534420 tansc@tm.net.my

Qualifications: M.A. ELT (Warwick, UK), B.A. (Hons) Ed. (USM, Penang) Experience: Lecturer/Head of English Language Unit, (PUO) 1984 -Present Polytechnics Needs Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation & Module Writing Lead Auditor Quality Management Systems Assessment Involved in design of new STPM English Language Paper (1998)

SOAL SELIDIK MODUL OLEH PELAJAR

Tajuk Modul : _________________________ Kod Modul : _____________

Nama Pelajar : _______________________ Kursus

No. Pendaftaran: ____________

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Nama Penulis Modul : ______________________________ Sila gunakan skala berikut untuk penilaian

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Sangat setuju Setuju Tidak setuju Sangat tidak setuju

Arahan : Tandakan pada ruangan skor yang dipilih. Bil 1 2 3 4 5 ELEMEN PENILAIAN A. FORMAT Susun atur muka surat adalah menarik. Saiz font yang digunakan adalah senang untuk dibaca. Saiz dan jenis gambar serta carta yang digunakan sesuai dengan input. Carta dan gambar senang dibaca dan difahami. Jadual yang digunakan tersusun dengan teratur dan mudah difahami. 1 SKALA 2 3

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Teks input disusun dengan cara yang mudah difahami. Semua ayat berbentuk arahan dipamerkan dengan jelas. B. ISI KANDUNGAN Saya faham semua objektif dengan jelas. Saya faham pada idea yang disampaikan. Cara persembahan idea adalah menarik. Semua arahan yang diberikan mudah difahami. Saya boleh melaksanakan semua arahan yang diberikan dalam unit ini. Soalan dalam aktiviti adalah mudah dijawab. Saya boleh menjawab soalan-soalan dalam penilaian kendiri. Maklum balas boleh membantu mengenalpasti kesilapan saya. Ayat-ayat yang digunakan mudah difahami. Gaya penulisan menarik. Saya boleh mengikuti unit ini dengan mudah. Unit ini memudahkan saya mempelajari & memahami topik ini. Penggunaan modul ini menarik minat saya.

MODULE A5003 ENGLISH FOR TECHNICAL PURPOSES 5 INTRODUCTION and GUIDE

CURRICULUM GRID TOPIC
1. Understanding Job Advertisements 2. Making Enquiries about Jobs 3. Writing a Curriculum Vitae 4. Writing a Covering Letter 5. Preparing for Job Interviews & Filling in Job Application Forms

UNIT
1 2 3 4 5

Time Allocation 4 hours 4 hours 6 hours 6 hours 8 hours 2 hours

Introduction
This module is designed for sixth semester students taking technical courses at the polytechnic. The learning materials provided in the module will help you improve your language proficiency to handle communication situations in English. The module is designed for 30 contact hours. This includes assessments and class activities.

General Aims:
This module aims to: 1. equip students with the necessary language skills to seek employment 2. enhance students general language proficiency

Specific Objectives:
At the end of this module, you should be able to: 1. skim and scan job advertisements in English Language newspapers and extract relevant information for job application 2. write an appropriate curriculum vitae 3. write an appropriate job application covering letter 4. make enquiries about job vacancies 5. fill in a job application form with appropriate information 6. handle a job interview effectively

General Guide
1. This module consists of 5 units. All the units are compiled in the same booklet. 2. The module code, unit number and page number are located at the top right-hand corner of each page. 3. Each unit contains: Learning objectives Input This may be in the form of notes, texts and language exponents etc. Activity This consists of task-based activities which will assist you in achieving the objectives of the unit. Your lecturers will facilitate the activities and provide you feedback on your progress. Self-test at the end of each unit an assessment will be given to evaluate your understanding of each unit. 4. Once you have successfully completed a unit and are confident with your achievement, you can then proceed to the next unit.

References
Blicq, Ron & Moretts, Lisa, Technically Write! Fifth Edition. Prentice Hall, 1999. Baugh, L.S., Fryar,M.& Thomas D.A. How to Write First Class Business Correspondance NTC Publishing Group 1997 -Cover Letter Almanac Adams Media Corporations, 1995 -Job Interviews Almanac Adams Media Corporations, 1996 Fry, R. 101 Great Answers To The Toughest Interview Questions Career Press Inc. 1991 Lowe, P. Recruitment and Interviewing Skills Harbridge Consulting Group Limited 1996 Mosenfelder, D. Vocabulary for The World of Work 1 Educational Design Inc 1985 Ryan, R. Winning Cover Letters Wiley and Sons, 1997 Ryan, R. Winning Resumes Wiley and Sons, 1997 Seraydarian, P.E. Writing for Business Results American Media Inc. 1996 Spooner, M.D., Mckellen, J.S. Applying for a Job in English BPCC Hazell Books Ltd. England 1990 Yates, M. Resumes that Knock em Dead, Adams Media Corporations, 1998