UB00702

ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES

Credit Hour : 2 hours

Contact Hours : 3 hours

SYNOPSIS

This course is intended for students to learn the skills of effective oral and written communication at
the workplace. They learn to prepare, process and produce relevant documents and conduct activities
commonly practiced at the workplace. Since the course is designed with the aim of equipping
students to meet the English language needs and demands at the workplace, it provides opportunities
for students to go through simulations of the work environment throughout the semester. Among
these activities are developing job-seeking skills; practicing relevant expressions used at the
workplace; preparing formal and informal documents; and giving informative presentations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of UB 00702, students will be able to

i. To communicate ideas effectively in English using accurate language in appropriate workplace

settings. (PLO5, C3, P3, A3, CS2, LL2)
ii. To read, comprehend and write a range of formal business documents. (PLO5, C3, P3, A3,
CS2, LL2)
iii. To demonstrate the acquired job seeking and workplace skills in future work places. (PLO5,
C3, P3, A3, CS2, LL2)

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Assessment Methods and Types

Formative and Summative

Percentage
Assessment Components REMINDER
Video resume 20%
(Before Oral Presentation week) All Students must give their
Interview Assessment (Week 5) 25% feedback on this course
Meeting Assessment (Week 8) 25% (online) starting Week 10
Email Writing (Week 9 or 10) 10% onwards.
Oral Presentation (Week 13) 20% Refer http://smp.ums.edu.my

TOTAL 100%

References

Shak, P. & Kamlun, K. (2015). Ready to Work: English for Employment. Petaling Jaya: Cengage
Learning Asia Pte. Ltd. (Main Text Book)

Chin J. F. C., Soo, E. K. S. & Manjuladewi Ramalingam. (2010) English for Professional
Communication: Business & Commerce. Singapore: Cengage Learning.

Chin, J. F. C., Lim, S., Soo, E., & Wong, S. H. (2012). English for Business. Petaling Jaya: Cengage
Learning Asia Pte. Ltd.

Nor Azni Abdullah, Noorzan Hj Mohd Noor, Teh C. S. & Foo, K. (2010) Communication Skills for the
Workplace. Selangor: August Publishing.

Samsiah Abdul Hamid & Rosyati Abdul Rashid. (2012). Mastering English for Employment. Petaling
Jaya: Cengage Learning Asia Pte. Ltd.

Sanchez, H., Tejeda, E., Hernandez, N. Frias, A., Tirado, I. & Ramos, D. (2006). English for
Professional Success. Boston: Thomson ELT.

Taylor, S. (2005) Communication for Business: A Practical Approach (4th edition). Essex, England:
Pearson Education Limited.

Taylor, S. (2000) Essential Communication Skills: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Business
Communication. Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.

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