COURSE CODE AND NAME: BMUC2112 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

LECTURER: MADAM BANU PRIYA D/O SIVAPRAGASAM

ASSESSMENT: GROUP DISCUSSION (30%)
Assessment Criteria

Each group consists between 5-6 members. Each group must have a leader. You are only required
to choose ONE topic only for your group discussion. Every group discussion must include INTRO,
BODY & CONCLUSION. You are given FOUR WEEKS to prepare and submit your group discussion
link on the LMS. You are required to record your group discussion and upload the video in the
YOUTUBE. Attach the YOUTUBE LINK on the assignment cover page and upload in the LMS. Only
the leader shall submit the assignment cover page in the LMS. The group discussion should be
between minimum 8 to 12 minutes. (maximum). At the end of the discussion, try to decide the best
decision. The due date to submit the group discussion is by 31 ST July 2022 via LMS before 11.59pm.
Refer this YOUTUBE video as a reference for your group discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emOt6lM2N5Y

Students will be assessed on the ability to:

 Speak out their point of view in a proper manner.

 Work together as a team to develop an active discussion.
 Summarize the main points.
GROUP DISCUSSION TOPICS:

1.The public should be more involved in the fight against climate change. In your group, discuss
some ways to increase their involvement in this cause.

2. Children should be encouraged to start saving money. In your group, discuss some ways children
can save their money.

3. Multiculturalism should be included in the school syllabus to promote unity. In your group,
suggest some ways to how this can be done effectively.

4. Living in a big city can be very challenging. In your group, discuss ways that can help improve the
quality of life those living in metropolitan cities.

5. Earning an undergraduate degree is not the end of the academic journey for many. In your group,
discuss some reasons for pursuing a postgraduate degree.

6.Snatch thieves on motorcycles are the scourges of the nation. In your group, discuss how to avoid
being victim of a snatch theft.

7. There is increasing concern about the overuse and abuse of antibiotics in Malaysia. In your group,
discuss how to avoid excessive use of antibiotics.

8. There is much talk about going cashless these days. In your group, discuss how going cashless
benefits society.

9.There is increasing concern about the quality of English among youths in Malaysia. In your group,
discuss how English can be improved.

10.Elderly people need care and comfort to lead a healthy life. In your group, discuss how best to
care for the elderly.
6. Snatch thieves on motorcycles are the scourges of the nation. In your group, discuss how to avoid
being victim of a snatch theft.

There has been an increase in the number of snatch thefts. You have been asked to suggest
ways to prevent such incidents. (Elaborate)
A. You propose introducing heavier penalties
B. Increasing security measure in problems areas where there are a lot of snatch
thefts
C. Finding other ways of carrying valuable items
D. having awareness campaign to prevent snatch thefts (the most effective)