1.

Name of Course : INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Course Code : MDLS 1063

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2. Synopsis : This is the continuation from Basic English Proficiency. This course enables students learn various reading skills and reading texts and at the same time strengthen students’ grammatical
proficiency. This course is also facilitated to improve students’ speaking and listening capabilities.

3. Name(s) of academic staff : 1. Siti Hawa Muhamad

Qualification:
(i) MA in English Literature, UPM
(ii) Bach. In Multimedia (Media Innovation), MMU Tel: 03-8911 7000 (2230)
H/P: 017-2878408 email: sitihawa.m@kuis.edu.my

4.
Semester and Year offered : Semester 2 Year 1

5. Credit Value : 3

6. Nil
Prerequisite/co-requisite:
(if any)

7. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) : At the end of the course the students will be able to:
(example) - explain the basic principles of immunisation (C2,PLO1)
1. apply rules of English grammar correctly in written and spoken English. (C3, PLO1)
CLO1

2. identify, differentiate and write different types of essays. (C3, PLO1)

CLO2

3. listen to and discuss specific issues in academic and social settings. (C3, PLO4)
CLO3

CLO4 4. read and apply reading skills in various English texts. (C3, PLO1)
8. Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment :

Course Learning Outcomes Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) Teaching

Assessment
(CLO) PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 Methods

CLO 1 √ Lecture, Tutorial Quizzes

Written
CLO 2 √ Lecture, Tutorial
assignment

CLO 3 √ Lecture, Tutorial Presentation

CLO 4 √ Lecture, Tutorial Quizzes

Indicate the relevancy between the CLO and PLO by ticking “/“ the appropriate relevant box.

(This description must be read together with Standards 2.1.2 , 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 in Area 2 - pages 16 & 18)
9. Transferable Skills (if applicable) 1 Teamwork: group assignments
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings) Problem Solving: assignments
2

Creative Thinking: assignments and tutorial discussions

3

4 Research: assignments
Communication: Presentations, assignments and tutorial discussions
5

10. Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Learning (F2F) Guided

Course Content Outline CLO* Learning SLT
Independent
(NF2F)
L T P O Learning (NF2F)
eg:
e-Learning
Chapter 1: Grammar
1.1 Continuous & Perfect tenses 1 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Chapter 2: Reading
2.1 Recognising discourse markers 2 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Chapter 3: Writing
3.1 Writing mechanics 2 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Chapter 4: Grammar
4.1 Modal auxiliaries 1 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Chapter 5: Grammar
5.1 Active and passive voice 1 1 2 0 0 2 2 7
Chapter 6: Reading
6.1 Distinguishing facts from opinions 4 1 2 0 0 2 2 7
Chapter 7: Reading
7.1 Interpreting and transferring information from non-linear text 4 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Chapter 8: Reading
8.1 Making inferences and drawing conclusions 4 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Chapter 9:Writing
9.1 Developing essays 2 1 2 0 0 2 2 7
Chapter 10: Writing
10.1 Developing essays 2 1 2 0 0 2 2 7
Chapter 11: Writing
11.1 Descriptive essays 2 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Chapter 12: Presentation Skills

3 1 2 0 0 2 2 7
Chapter 13: Presentation outline
3 1 2 0 0 2 2 7
Chapter 14: Presentation
14.1 Non-verbal communication 3 1 2 0 0 2 2 7

Total 98

Percentage
Continuous Assessment F2F NF2F SLT
(%)

Quizzes
1 20 2 4 6

Written Assignment
2 30 6 6

3 Presentation 10 0.5 2 2.5

4 0

5 0

6 0

7 0

Total 14.5

Percentage
Final Assessment F2F NF2F SLT
(%)

1 Final Examination 40 2 5 7

2 0

3 0

4 0

5 0

Total 7

**Please tick (√) if this course is Latihan Industri/ Clinical Placement/ Practicum/ WBL using 2-weeks, 1 credit formula GRAND TOTAL SLT 119.5

L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P= Practical, O= Others, F2F=Face to Face, NF2F=Non Face to Face 2.9875

*Indicate the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in Item 8.

Identify special requirement to deliver the
course (e.g: software, nursery, computer
lab, simulation
References room,required
(include etc) and further readings, and should be the most current) 1. Betty, S. A. (2013). Understanding and Using English Grammar. Longman.
2. Ng, K.S. (2012). Getting Ahead With English. Federal.
3. Raymond, M. (2009). English Grammar in Use. Singapore. Cambridge.
4. Hartman, P. (2007). Quest 2 Reading & Writing. 2nd Edition. Boston: McGraw Hill.
5. Language Centre, UiTM (2003). Vision: Focus on Reading and Writing. Malaysia : McGraw Hill.
6. Soo, K.S, Chandra, B, Rathabai, K. (2012) Progressive English. McGraw Hill.
Other additional information : DELS PEOs
The program shall produce English language practitioners who are:
PEO1 Knowledgeable and competent in the English studies discipline in line with the industry requirement.
PEO2 Effective in communication and demonstrate good leadership quality in an organization.
PEO3 Capable to solve problems and issues related to English studies innovatively, creatively through sustainable approach.
PEO4 Able to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills and recognize the need of life-long learning for successful career advancement.

DELS PLOs
Upon completing this programme, students should be able to:
PLO 1 Acquire and apply knowledge of English studies.
PLO 2 Demonstrate linguistic, literary and translation skills.
PLO 3 Identify, formulate and provide creative, innovative and effective solution to problems in English studies.
PLO 4 Communicate effectively both in written and spoken forms with other professionals and community.
PLO 5 Function individually or in teams, effectively, with a capability to be a leader.
PLO 6 Understand and commit professionally, ethically and with humane responsibility, in line with the teachings of Islam.
PLO 7 Recognize the need for and to engage in life-long learning and professional development.
PLO 8 Self-motivate and enhance entrepreneurship skills for career development.