Faculty of Language and Communication, UNIMAS
PBI 1092 Academic English 2
Semester 1 (2018/2019) Course Calendar
We Dates
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1 10 Sept. - 14 Sept.
2 17 Sept. - 21 Sept.
3 24 Sept. - 28 Sept.
4 1 Oct. - 5 Oct.
5 8 Oct. - 12 Oct.
6 15 Oct. - 19 Oct.
7 22 Oct. - 26 Oct.
8 29 Oct. - 2 Nov.
3 Nov. - 11 Nov.
9 12 Nov. - 16 Nov.
10 19 Nov. - 23 Nov
AE2 – Semester 1 (2018/2019)
Learning Unit Topics
Part 1A: Types of References
 Differentiate between journals, books and edited
books.
LU1: Part 1B: Citation and Referencing
Essential  APA citation and referencing style (focus on major
Academic types) and citation focus
Skills Part 1C: Paraphrasing
 Purpose of paraphrasing and techniques in
paraphrasing
LU2: Reading Reading skills
 extract specific details; Infer from contexts;
Skills
evaluate & summarise key ideas
Oral Presentation Skills
LU3: Oral  Use accurate and appropriate expressions for
Presentation effective oral presentation
Skills  Practise presenting as a group (Assessed in
Assessments 1a and 2a)
Part 1: Introduction to Information Report
 Introduction to Information Report and its purpose.
 The structure of Information Report with examples
(sample topics)
 Assessment 1a (10%) & 1b (20%): (refer to
course module for details).
For this week, decide on a topic suitable for Info
Report, find related materials and produce a draft
LU4: (outline and diagram). Bring to class on Week
Information 7. Full report (1b) due on Week 9 (Submit in
Report class)
(Classificatio Part 2: Language Features of Information Report
n)  Identifying the language features of Information
Report
 Students discuss their topics/drafts. Instructor will
check and ensure students understand the
requirements (refer to assessment details)
Prepare for the Oral Presentation on Week 8
Part 3: Information Report – Group Presentation
(Assessment 1a – 10%)
 Each group takes turn to present their information
report (key details)
Mid-semester break
LU5: *Assignment 1b DUE (Submit printed copy in
Explanation class)
Report Part 1: Introduction to Explanation Report
(Process)  Introduction to Explanation Report and its
purpose.
 The structure of Explanation Report with
examples (sample topics)
 Assessment 2a (10%) & 2b (20%): (refer to
course module for details).
For this week, decide on a topic suitable for
Explanation Report, find related materials and
produce a draft (outline and diagram). Bring to
class on Week 11. Full report (2b) due on
Week 12 (Submit in class)
Part 2: Language Features of Explanation Report
 Identifying the language features of Information
Report
 Students discuss their topics/drafts. Instructor will
check and ensure students understand the
requirements (refer to assessment details)
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Prepare for the Oral Presentation on Week 11
Part 3: Information Report – Group Presentation
(Assessment 2a – 10%)
11 26 Nov. - 30 Nov.
 Each group takes turn to present their explanation
report (key details)
*Assignment 2b DUE (Submit printed copy in
class)
Part 1: Introduction to Discussion Essay
12 3 Dec. - 7 Dec.  Introduction to discussion essay and its purpose
 The structure of discussion essay with examples
(sample topics) – students will be given 1 topic as
practice (write and bring to class)
LU6: Part 2: Language features of Discussion Essay
Discussion  Identifying the language features of discussion
Essay essay
 Review and revise the written drafts of discussion
13 10 Dec. - 14 Dec. essay
 Overall feedback on students’ discussion essay
(Refer to module for marking scheme) –
Discussion essay is tested in the final exam.
 Preparation for final exam (Recap key parts)

17 Dec. - 21 Dec Language courses ,generic, MPU, elective

14 course exam
(dates to be announced)
AE2 Final Exam - 40% for Academic English 2
23 Dec. – 30 Dec. Revision Week
15
31 Dec. 2018 – 11 Jan. 2019
(dates to be announced)

AE2 – Semester 1 (2018/2019)