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Spring -Semester 2023

Course Outline
Course Outline

Certificate Course on English Language Proficiency

Program : N/A Semester

COURSE OUTLINE : Spring 2023
Course Code : ELP 002 Course Title : English Language
Proficiency
Credit Value : N/A Hours : 2 Hours/Week
Pre-requisite : ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203 Co-requisite : None

Course Objectives 1.To equip learners with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
2.To provide students the opportunities to convert their communicative
competence into communicative performance.
3. To make them able to effectively and independently make written and
oral communication
Target Participants The students who have successfully completed the Basic English
Composition, English Comprehension and Speaking and Advance
English Composition and, at least, possess basic command of all the four
skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Course Catalog Listening to dialogs, speeches, watching movies/documentaries,

Description Free talk
Individual speech
Conversations
Picture Description
Story Telling
Reading for comprehension
Intensive and extensive reading
Grammar
Vocabulary
Contextualized Vocabulary items
Summary writing
Paraphrasing

Teaching-Learning Lectures, notes, practice, assignments, pair and group discussions,

Method Homework, quizzes
Assessment strategy Written class tests, oral exams, listening test, Reading Test ,
Assessment Type Formative, and Summative
 Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Introduce themselves in different situations (formal and informal) using correct
tenses
2. Share ideas and information in one-to-one, small group or large group
discussions,
3.Describe (e.g., a person or place), and narrate (e.g., an incident from own
experience)
4. Share feelings, ideas, and opinions about any topics
5. Comprehend and interpret listening text
6. Read, comprehend and interpret/ analyze a wide range of texts including short
stories, articles, news etc.
7.Form new words and use them in different contexts
8. Use different grammatical particles effectively
9. Write summary
10. Paraphrase a given text

Core Course Materials

Title
1. Materials developed by Department of English
and Modern Languages (DEML)

Reference Books/Websites
Sl. Title Author Edition Year Published Publisher
No.
1. Intermediate English Murphy, 6th ed. 1985 Cambridge: CUP
Grammar Raymond.
2. From Paragraph to Imhoof, M. and H. 5th ed. 1975 Harlow: Longman
Essay Hudson
3. Learn English Teens British Council learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening
4. Mind Your Language YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhd1IqNM3M8
5. English Club Helps You English Club www.englishclub.com/
Learn or Teach English
Evaluation

Content Percentage
Listening 10%
Reading 15%
Writing 25%
Speaking 30%
Active Participation in Class 10%
Attendance 10%
Total 100%
*For Final Grade

Content Marks Distribution

Listening class work+ homework (best 8), Mid Term, Final Exam 40(5*8)+25+35=100
Reading class work+ homework (best 8), Mid Term, Final Exam 40(5*8)+25+35=100
Writing class work+homework (best 8), Mid Term, Final Exam 40(5*8)+25+35=100
Speaking class work+ homework (best 8), Mid Term, Final Exam 40(5*8)+25+35=100
*For Skill Wise Total

Assessment

Marks Range Letter Grade Grade Points

90-100 A 4.0
87-89 B+ 3.7
84-86 B 3.4
80-83 B- 3.1
77-79 C+ 2.8
74-76 C 2.5
70-73 C- 2.2
65-69 D+ 1.5
60-64 D 1.0
Below 60 F 0.0

Evaluation Parameters /Key Performance Indicators

In this certificate course, you will be evaluated against the parameters set to classify you as a particular
type of language user. We have adopted and set the criteria based on CEFR. The Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated
in English as CEFR or CEF or CEFRL, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign
languages across Europe and, increasingly, in other countries. The Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes
language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a
language. This makes it easy for anyone involved in language teaching and testing, such as teachers or
learners, to see the level of different qualifications. It was put together by the Council of Europe as the
 main part of the project "Language Learning for European Citizenship" between 1989 and 1996. Its main
aim is to provide a method of learning, teaching and assessing which applies to all languages in Europe.
In November 2001, a European Union Council Resolution recommended using the CEFR to set up
systems of validation of language ability. The six reference levels are becoming widely accepted as the
European standard for grading an individual's language proficiency. Each level describes what a learner is
supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing. We have modified CEFR to adjust
the criteria as, at IUBAT, we have ten categories for letter grade and grade points.
1. Listening
Type of Learners Descriptors Grade
Proficient User Can recognize a wide range of spoken texts, idiomatic expressions etc. A

Independent User Has no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast B+
native speed
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, B
school, leisure, etc., including short narratives
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, B-
identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally
familiar accent
Basic User Can understand standard spoken language, live or broadcast, on both familiar and unfamiliar topics C+
Can understand spoken language normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational life. C
Only extreme background noise, inadequate discourse structure and /or idiomatic usage influence the ability C-
to understand
Can only understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic D+
Inefficient User personal and family information, shopping, employment etc) provided speech is clearly and slowly
articulated
Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully articulated, with long phrases pauses for him/her to D
assimilate meaning

Incompetent Not enough to allow for any meaningful inferences about student‟s ability F
User *explanation needed for F grade

2. Reading
Type of Learners Descriptors Grade
Proficient User Can understand and interpret critically all forms of written language (excluding difficult texts from English
literature, specially poems) A
Independent User Can understand a wider range of long and complex texts, appreciating subtle distinctions of style and B+
implicit as well as explicit meaning
Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and B
purposes, and using appropriate reference sources selectively
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interest with a satisfactory B-
level of comprehension.
Has a good and active reading vocabulary C+
Basic User Can understand texts that contain complex and compound sentences containing a little higher frequency
vocabulary
Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency C
everyday or job-related language
Can understand short, simple texts containing a little lower frequency vocabulary C-
Inefficient User Can Only understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, and D+
words
Can only partially understand the utterances/sentences D-
Incompetent Not enough to allow for any meaningful inferences about student‟s ability F
User
 3. Speaking
Type of Learners Descriptors Grade
Proficient User *Can produce clear, smoothly flowing well-structured speech with an effective logical structure which helps
the recipient to notice and remember significant points A
*Can express him or her fluently, and spontaneously, almost effortlessly.
*Has a good command of idiomatic expressions
Independent User * Can convey finer shades of meaning with reasonable accuracy
*Can use the language fluently, accurately and effectively on a wide range of general, academic, vocational or B+
leisure topics, marking clearly the relationships between idea
Can communicate spontaneously with good grammatical control B
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction effective B-
Basic User Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his or her C+
interest and professional field.
.Can give a simple description or presentation of people, living, working conditions, daily routines, C
likes/dislikes, favorite things, etc as a short series of simple phrases and sentences
Can produce simple description on mainly personal topics C-

Inefficient User Can only interact in simple way but communication is totally dependent on repetition of simple phrases or D+
incomplete sentences at a slower rate of speech
Can interact with broken utterances that hardly carry meaningful message D
Incompetent Not enough to allow for any meaningful inferences about student‟s ability F
User

4. Writing
Type of Learners Descriptors Grade
Proficient User *Can write clear, smoothly flowing, complex texts in an appropriate and effective style and a
logical structure which helps the reader to find significant points A
*Can write clear, well-structured texts of complex subjects, underling the salient issues,
expanding and supporting points of view at some length
Independent User *Can write a clear , detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to his or her filed of interest and
shows an ability to use different registers within written texts B+
*Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his or her filed B
of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence
*Can use right verbs in a sentence in connection with subject
Can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. B-

Basic User Can write a series of simple phrases and different types of sentences linked with simple C+
connectors like “and”, “but” and “because” etc.
Can write meaningful simple and complex sentences C

Can write simple sentences with appropriate structure C-

Inefficient User Can only write simple isolated phrases and sentences with inappropriate structure and poor D+
grammatical accuracy but reader can infer the message
Can write isolated phrases and incomplete message from which reader cannot/can hardly infer D
message
Incompetent/ Not enough to allow for any meaningful inferences about student‟s ability F
User
***You must get „C‟ grade in this course as per the IUBAT
Bulletin. If you get below „C‟ grade , you have to retake this course.
Academic Offenses: The students and faculty are jointly responsible for the academic standards and
reputation of the university. It is well recognized that intellectual honesty is the basic requirement for
development and acquisition of knowledge. Intellectual honesty is a pre-requisite for continued
membership in the university community.
Forms of intellectual dishonesty are plagiarism, cheating in examinations, aiding and abetting cheating,
and the use of assignment prepared by others, impersonation of another student at an examination,
misrepresentation of information, falsification of academic records, and unruly behavior with the
instructor.
If a student is detected by the instructor in committing an academic offense, it may result in an "F" grade
for the course or even dismissal of the student from the university.

Dress and Behavior Code: All students must strictly follow the Dress and Behavior Code (DBC) of
IUBAT. The student not following proper dress code will be warned first and habitual DBC breaker may
be denied entry/ejected from the classroom and thus will be counted as absent.

Term Examinations
There are Mid-term and Final Examination in this certificate course. Mid-term examination will be held
as per the schedule given in the course outline. Final examination will be held as per the schedule given
by Registry. In addition, there are also quizzes, assignments and homework. In Midterm and Final
examination, all the four language skills (Marks: 4*20=80) will be tested along with vocabulary (Marks:
20). All examinations, including quizzes, will carry 100 marks each.
The type and pattern of questions will absolutely be based on those topics that will be taught and
practiced inside and outside the class.

In the spoken examinations (speaking skills) , the following aspects will be evaluated.
a. Fluency
b. Pronunciation
c. Grammar/Accuracy
d. Expression
e. Appropriate words
f. Coherence
g. Dress and behavior code

In the listening examinations (listening skills), the following aspects will be considered.
There will be five (or more) questions from the listening comprehensions/discussions. Each question will
carry 20 marks, if there are five questions. So, all five questions will carry 100 marks in total. The
students will listen to listening materials. Afterwards, they will answer to the questions in the class.

In all written examinations, either quizzes or term, the following aspects will be evaluated
a. Content
b. Use of right words
c. Grammatical accuracy
d. Length of writing
e. Format
f. Spelling
g. Capitalization
Vocabulary: In each and every lesson, there are 30 frequently used words. If you know the words of a
language, it becomes easier to learn and use that language. We have identified 330 frequently used nouns,
verbs, adjectives and prepositions and included them in 11 lessons as part of everyday homework. You
are supposed to read and solve five words every day. Remember, vocabulary cannot be learned and
mastered within a short time. You are supposed to learn and practice every day. For further detail, see the
homework of every lesson. Vocabulary will be tested through class work , Midterm and Final
Examination. Twenty percent (20%) questions will be based on vocabulary items in Mid and Final
Examination.

Quizzes and Assignments:

There will be a number of compulsory announced quizzes. Course Instructors will also give some
surprise tests/quizzes.

To achieve full marks on quizzes and assignments students have to participate in all assignments and
quizzes. Class-quiz could be either written or oral. However, there will be compulsory QUIZ on
Listening Skills. No makeup quizzes will be held, if anyone is unable to sit for the quiz exam on due date.
To achieve full marks on assignments students must submit all the assignments provided by course
instructor within time line.

* Late submission of assignments will not be accepted.

Homework: Completing homework is very important for it carries 10% of the whole course.
You are supposed to complete your homework regularly and submit them on due date.
Remember, you cannot be skilled in a language, unless you practice it both inside and outside the
class on a regular basis. So, accomplish the homework regularly. In each class, supplementary
handouts on homework will be given to the students.

Attendance Policy:

IUBAT expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance. Students are expected to attend
the class regularly so that their academic work does not hamper to obtain the outstanding course grade.
All students are expected to attend every schedule meeting of each class on time, exceptions may be made
for IUBAT sponsored or work related activities, illness, or valid emergency situations. Attendance carries
10 Marks out of 100.

 Student will get “F” grade due to 3 consecutive absences

 Students are not allowed to enter the class more than 5 minutes late.
 Regular attendance will help the students to get a good grade.
 For 100% attendance, students will get 5% bonus mark.
Missed Exam: There will be no make-up exam if anyone intentionally misses midterm exam without any
valid and legitimate reason. Absence in the exams will be regarded as absent and Zero (0) marks will be
applied. Notifying the instructor before the exam is a must if a student misses any exam for reasons
beyond his/her control. „I‟ grade will not be given without any prior notification to the instructor. In
extreme circumstances, if the student cannot inform earlier, he/she must inform the instructor within three
(3) days of the exam.

Final Exam: Final exam will cover the entire course syllabus. The exam will be all-inclusive at a location
and time determined by the university. The final examination is for evaluation purposes only, and the
exam scripts will not be returned to the students for review after it is marked.
Creativity will not be suppressed. Writing in your own words is definitely welcomed as long as the
provided information is correct, grammatically sound, and to the point.
Review of the marks: Appeals for reviewing marks of the first term and mid-term exams must be made
within three (3) days from the day of supplying answer scripts. After submission of grades in the
university automation server, any appeal for reviewing marks will be rejected. Student can apply through
the registry for final grade review if the student is not satisfied with his/her final grade.

Class Participation: All students are expected to actively participate in the class for ensuring effective
and interactive teaching-learning process. Class participation includes asking questions, expressing ideas,
contributing to the discussion and giving insightful comments relevant to the topic. It is also further
expected that students will adequately prepare themselves by studying the topic beforehand the scheduled
classes and they will participate in them when appropriate. Active participation will reward 10 marks to
each student. It is 10% of the total marks (100).

In-class Exercises: Students are expected to follow the instructions attentively. As it is a training course
on language proficiency, solving in class exercise is of great importance. Discussions, where relevant, are
cordially welcomed and appreciated. Students will show the answer to the instructor after solving any
exercise.

Unannounced Quizzes: An unannounced quiz will be either an oral exam on previously discussed topic
or an open book exam. Students are therefore advised to always bring at least five blank pages with them
and text book in the class.

„I‟ Grade Policy: The instructor cannot assign „I' Grade on the basis of any irrational request or excuse
made by a student. The grade “I” (Incomplete grade) may be assigned by the instructor at the end of the
semester to designate incomplete work in a course. It should be used only when a student is unable to
complete requirements of the course because of illness, hardship or death in the immediate family.
Incomplete (I) will only be given if the student has already substantially completed the major
requirements of the course such as required attendance, satisfactory class participation, assignment
completion, taking the quiz, and obtaining of the good grade in the first and mid-term exams. The grade
“I” must be removed as soon as possible but no later than 3 weeks from the beginning of the next
semester. At the end of deadline, the faculty must submit the final grade or this is automatically converted
into “F” grade.

Lecture Notes and Handouts: Lecture notes and PowerPoint slides made by the instructor will not be
supplied to the students unless there is a valid need from the students‟ side. Students are expected to study
the provided materials for developing in-depth understanding of the topic. Students may additionally
follow reference texts and websites along with any credible and reliable source of information. In this
course, only practice can ensure accomplishments in terms of grades and skills.
Interactive Classroom Engagement Activities: It is expected that students will be adequately
prepared for all classes before the class lecture so that they can participate when appropriate. In
this process, there will be a class Convener and Rapporteur from the students for every class
throughout the semester. Each and every students of the course will be selected as Convener and
Rapporteur according to a specific schedule by the Group Leader. The Convener and Rapporteur
will conduct a wide range of activities in the class starting from conducting the Pledge of the
IUBATIANS up to the announcement of the next Convener and Rapporteur. The process will be
as follows:

(i) Role of the Convener: The Convener of the day will welcome all present in the class and lead
the pledge. First s/he will request the Rapporteur of the last class session to make a brief
presentation on the summary of the topic covered in the last class. The Convener will invite for
any comments or additions from the participants in the class. Following this s/he will announce
the topic of the day and invite instructor to conduct the class. S/he will give reminder alarm 5
minutes before the end of the lecture time of the speaker. The Convener of the day will also
propose a vote of thanks and announce the name of the Convener and Rapporteur for the next
class session and introduce them.
(ii) Role of the Rapporteur: The Rapporteur of the designated class will make the presentation on
the summary of the topic covered. The Rapporteur of the day will take notes during the class to
make summary of the class for next day presentation.
(iii) Role of the Participants: The participants will learn by evaluating the performance of the
Convener and Rapporteur. They will also participate and raise issues when necessary. And by
doing so, they will get involved in training task, learn and demonstrate leadership qualities.
(iv) Role of the Group Leader: The role of the Group Leader will be to check and observe
whether the roles of Convener, Rapporteur and Participants are carried out appropriately. Any
change in the program will be announced by the Leader. Besides, the Leader will help the
session Convener and Rapporteur in carrying out their responsibilities

Class Time
Section Class Time Day Room

Q 08:30 AM-10:35 AM Wednesday 110

 Course Schedule: ELP 002, Spring Semester 2023

Date Class Content Skills to be covered

11January Class 1 Introduction in formal and Speaking, Listening, Reading,
informal context Grammar, Vocabulary
18 January Class 2 Biography Listening, reading, speaking
25 January Class 3 Relationships Writing, Listening, Speaking
1 February Class 4 Picture Description Writing, Speaking, Reading
8 February Class 5 Motivational Speech and Listening, Speaking, Reading
Stories
15 February Class 6 News Writing, Listening, Speaking,Reading
22 February Class 7 Mid Term Examination Writing, Listening, Speaking,Reading
1 March Class 8 Cultural Varieties Writing, Listening, Speaking,
Reading
15 March Class 9 Personality Type Writing, Speaking, Reading
22 March Class 10 Healthy Living Writing, Speaking
29 March Class 11 Ethics and Conduct Writing, Speaking, Reading
5 April Class 12 Professions around the world Listening, Speaking, Reading
12 April Class 13 Final Examination Writing, Listening, Speaking,
Reading
*Effective from 5 January, 2023.

Course Instructor Biography of Course Instructor

Dilara Dilshad
Dilara Dilshad is currently working as a lecturer of English at
Contact Details IUBAT. She had completed her S.S.C from Govt. Coronation
Room- 1015; Ext- 274 Contact no. - Girls‟ High School, Khulna, and H.S.C from Govt. M. M. City
+8801842301020 College, Khulna. She obtained her graduation in English
Emaildilshaddilara.eng@iubat.edu Literature and Language, post-graduation in English Language
from the English Discipline, Khulna University. She is
Consultation Hours currently focusing on research for attempting higher studies.
Her areas of interest include Sociolinguistics, Second
Wednesday 08:30 AM– 09:30 Language Acquisition, ELT, Teaching and testing, Marxism,
AM Socialism, Feminism.
Wednesday 09:35 AM– 10:35
AM

* To meet me other than the above-

mentioned time, please inquire and
confirm my feasible meeting time
via email or phone call.

Prepared by: Approved by:

Dr. Bijoy Lal Basu
 Advisor
Dilara Dilshad Department of English and Modern Languages

Lecturer Department of English and Modern Dr. Momtazur Rahman

Chairman
Languages
Department of English and Modern Languages

Abu Taher Muhammad Sirajul Alom

Coordinator
Department of English and Modern Languages