COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (CAAS)

Summer Semester 2022

Course Outline
College : COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Department : English and Modern
(CAAS) Languages
Course Code : ENG 102 Course Title : English Comprehension
and Speaking
Credit Value : 3.0 Contact Hours : 3 Hours/Week
Pre-requisite : ENG 101 Co-requisite : None

Course Type:

Status Core √
Elective
Category Engineering Design
(As per ABET Engineering Science
definition) University Level Mathematics
Basic Science
Humanities and Social Sciences √
Format Theory √
Lab

Course Objectives  To promote and facilitate comprehension and enjoyment of various texts
through the use of different strategies
 To encourage students to evaluate texts and speak or present on them
Course Learning Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
Outcomes  Understand the purposes for intensive, extensive and speed reading
(CLOs)  Comprehend the main ideas and point of views presented in a text
 Analyze a text using ‘bottom up’ and ‘top down’ strategies
 Evaluate the themes, messages and perspectives presented in a text
 Present opinions and evaluations on different readings texts

Course Catalog Description

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Reading Syllabus Effective reading (Intensive and extensive reading)
Using a dictionary effectively
Identification of spelling variation
Learning how to form new words
Learning how to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
Understanding the complex structures and their meaning
Learning different techniques of reading skill
Learning how to guess the theme or message of a reading passage
Skimming and Scanning techniques
Reflection and supporting personal response
Reading and understanding a short story
Understanding the text and deriving the meaning of unfamiliar
terms in a text
Speaking Syllabus Learning about attractive and effective presentation

Teaching-Learning Strategy Lectures, practice, group discussions

Assessment Strategy Assignments, Quizzes, Written tests, Oral exams

Total Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching-Learning Activities SLT (Hours)

Face-to-Face Learning Lecture-Based Learning (20%) 7
Student-Centered Learning (80%)
i. Active Learning 29
ii. Assignment-Based Learning
iii. Practice session
Self-Directed Learning Non-Face-to-Face Learning Activities (Group 30
Discussion)
Revision 15
Assignment Preparations 30
Formal Assessment Continuous Assessment (Class Test, Viva) 4
1st Term Examination 1
Mid Term Examination 1
Final Examination 3
Total 120

Text Books

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 Sl. Title Author Edition Year Publisher
No. Published
1. English Developed by the 2nd ed. 2018 IUBAT
Comprehension and Department of English
Speaking and Modern Languages
2. Additional handouts and worksheets will be provided by the course instructor

Reference Books/Websites
Sl. Title Author Edition Year Publisher
No. Published
1. Speaking Tillit, Bruce and - 1996 United Kingdom:
Naturally Mary N. Bruder Cambridge University
Press
2. Learn English British Council learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening
Teens

Evaluation

First Term Exam 20%

Mid-Term Exam 20%
Attendance 05%
Class Test/ Quizzes 05%
Assignment/ Presentations 15%
Final 35%
Total 100%

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

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 Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to the Program Outcomes (POs):
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

Bloom’s Taxonomy Domain/Level Delivery

CLOs Affective Psycho Methods Assessment Tools 12
Cognitive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
motor
Understand the purposes for intensive, Lectures, Written Test and
extensive and speed reading Practice, Assignment
√ Group
Discussions √

Comprehend the main ideas and point of Lectures, Written Test and
views presented in a text Practice, Assignment
Group
√ Discussions √

Analyze a text using ‘bottom up’ and ‘top Lectures, Written Test and
down’ strategies Practice, Assignment
√
√ Group
Discussions
Evaluate the themes, messages and Lectures, Written Test and
perspectives presented in a text √ Practice, Assignment
Group √
Discussions
Present opinions and evaluations on Lectures, Presentation and
different readings texts √ Practice, Oral Exam √
√ Group
√
Discussions
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOS)

PLO 1: Subject Knowledge

PLO 2: Problem Analysis

PLO 3: Design, Innovations, and Applications

PLO 4: Information and Communication Technology

PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage

PLO 6: Leadership

PLO 7: Sustainability

PLO 8: Ethics

PLO 9: Individual and Teamwork

PLO 10: Communication

PLO 11: Project Management

PLO 12: Lifelong Learning

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 Bloom's Taxonomy Indicators
The Cognitive Domain
C1-Remembering: Recall or retrieve previous learned information.

C2-Understanding: Comprehending the meaning, translation, interpolation, and interpretation of instructions and
problems. State a problem in one's own words.

C3-Applying: Use a concept in a new situation or unprompted use of an abstraction. Applies what was learned in the
classroom into novel situations in the workplace.

C4-Analyzing: Separates material or concepts into component parts so that its organizational structure may be
understood. Distinguishes between facts and inferences.

C5-Evaluating: Make judgments about the value of ideas or materials.

C6-Creating: Builds a structure or pattern from diverse elements. Put parts together to form a whole, with emphasis on
creating a new meaning or structure.

The Affective Domain

A1-Receiving Phenomena: Awareness, willingness to hear, selected attention.

A2-Responds to Phenomena : Active participation on the part of the learners. Attend and react to a particular
phenomenon. Learning outcomes may emphasize compliance in responding, willingness to respond, or
satisfaction in responding (motivation).
A3-Valuing: The worth or value a person attaches to a particular object, phenomenon, or behavior. This ranges from
simple acceptance to the more complex state of commitment. Valuing is based on the
internalization of a set of specified values, while clues to these values are expressed in the learner's overt
behavior and are often identifiable.
A4-Organization: Organizes values into priorities by contrasting different values, resolving conflicts
between them, and creating a unique value system. The emphasis is on comparing, relating, and
synthesizing values.
A5-Internalizes Values (characterization): Has a value system that controls their behavior. The behavior is
pervasive, consistent, predictable, and most important characteristic of the learner.
Instructional objectives are concerned with the student's general patterns of adjustment (personal, social,
emotional).

The Psychomotor Domain

P1-Perception (awareness): The ability to use sensory cues to guide motor activity. This ranges from sensory
stimulation, through cue selection, to translation.
P2-Set: Readiness to act. It includes mental, physical, and emotional sets. These three sets are
dispositions that predetermine a person's response to different situations (sometimes called mindsets).
P3-Guided Response: The early stages in learning a complex skill that includes imitation and trial and error.
Adequacy of performance is achieved by practicing.
P4-Mechanism (basic proficiency): This is the intermediate stage in learning a complex skill. Learned responses have
become habitual and the movements can be performed with some confidence and proficiency.
P5-Complex Overt Response (Expert): The skillful performance of motor acts that involve complex
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movement patterns. Proficiency is indicated by a quick, accurate, and highly coordinated performance, requiring a
minimum of energy. This category includes performing without hesitation, and automatic performance.

P6-Adaptation: Skills are well developed and the individual can modify movement patterns to fit
special requirements.
P7-Origination: Creating new movement patterns to fit a particular situation or specific problem.
Learning outcomes emphasize creativity based upon highly developed skills.

General Policies of the Instructor

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.

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 Course 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.

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(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 Course Leader: The role of the Course 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.

Group Presentation

Students will be divided into different groups to participate in class activities, assignments and group
discussions.

Term Examinations

Three term examinations will be held. First-term (full one hour) and mid-term (full one hour) examinations will
be held as per the schedule given in the course outline. Final examination (full three hours) will be held as per
the schedule given by Registry. In addition, there are will be quizzes and presentations.

Quizzes and Assignments:

To achieve full marks on quizzes and assignments students have to participate in all the assignments and quizzes.
Class-quiz could be either written or oral. No makeup quizzes will be held, if anyone is unable to sit for the quiz
exam on due date. Students must submit all the assignments on time.
* Late submission of assignments will not be accepted.

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.

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

 Students are not allowed to enter the class more than 10 minutes late.
 Regular attendance will help the students to get a good grade.
 For 100% attendance, students will get 5% additional marks.

Missed Exam: There will be no make-up exam if anyone intentionally misses first and 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. The final exam question paper will include
subjective type questions only.
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Creativity will not be suppressed. Writing in your own words is definitely welcomed as long as the provided
information is scientifically correct, grammatically sound, and to the point.
No extra marks will be given for what was not asked in the question paper. No partial marks will be given for
the following cases:
a. Misspellings
b. Unintelligible writing (not understandable), sentence does not make any sense, off-topic writing (not
relevant to the topic)

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. Another way of participating in the class is to play the role of
convener, rapporteur, course leader and participants. Students should follow the instructor’s briefing in this
regard.

In-class Exercises: Students are expected to follow the instructions attentively and thoroughly. Discussions are
allowed. Students will show the answer to the instructor after solving.

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.

Homework assignments: Adherence to academic integrity and professionalism is very important during
assignment preparation. ‘Problem Sets’ containing problems and critical thinking will be provided in the class.
Homework Assignments will include these problems along with some subjective questions. All students are
expected to complete their assignments in a timely manner and submit it within the announced due date.
Unprofessionally prepared submissions (for example, quick copying from another student’s assignment in the
class, submission in a torn piece of paper etc.) will not be accepted and grade will be “F”. A homework
assignment may be handwritten or typed.
While group discussions are encouraged and collaboration on homework assignments is permitted, each
assignment submitted must represent essentially student’s own work. Submitted work that is copied from peers
will be subjected to severe penalization, grade will be “F” and mark will be zero (0).

‘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. Students are expected to study the textbook for developing in-depth understanding of
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the topic. Students may additionally follow reference texts along with any credible and reliable source of
information. Students are also advised not to follow random Google search results and unprofessional webpages.

Course Timetable:
Section Day Time Room No
J Sunday 01.10 PM-02.10 PM 823
J Tuesday 01.10 PM-02.10 PM 823
J Wednesday 01.10 PM-02.10 PM 621

Course Schedule: ENG 102; Summer Semester

Session Content
2021 Tasks to be completed Learning Outcome Assessment
Session 1 Course Outline, -Introduction to the course Learning about the course Question-
Obstacles to reading, -Discussion on obstacles to and its importance in Answer
Extensive Reading, reading practical life
Reading Circle - Discussion on Extensive
Reading (Graded reader)
- Discussion on Reading Circle
Session 2 Reading Passage on -Reading a text Learning how to skim and Class
Biography: -Knowing about and applying scan a text to understand participation
Skimming and skimming and scanning technique the meaning and find out
Scanning techniques specific information
Session 3 Word Class, -Reading texts Learning how a single Quiz/
Word Meaning and -Understanding word classes and word can be used in Class
Spelling Differences word meaning different word classes participation
-Understanding spelling Learning how a single
differences (British and American word denotes a number of
Spelling) meaning
Knowing British and
American spelling
differences
Session 4 Word Recognition -Reading a text Learning how new words Quiz/
-Knowing about word structure: are formed Class
Root, Suffixes, Prefixes participation
-Understanding word formation
processes
Session 5 Reading Passage on -Reading a text Learning how to predict Quiz/
The Mayan Indians: -Applying Prediction and and infer while reading a Class
Prediction and Inference technique text participation
Inference
Session 6 Reading -Reading a text Learning how to guess Quiz/
Comprehension: -Understanding and using the meaning of unfamiliar Class
Understanding contextual clues words using contextual participation
Contextual Clues clues
Session 7 Reading -Reading a text Knowing about basic Quiz/
Comprehension: -Knowing about different patterns patterns of English Class
Tackling Sentence of English sentences sentence participation
Pattern and Structure -Understanding the difference Understanding Phrases
Part 1 between Phrases and Clauses and Clauses in the
sentence
Session 8 Reading -Reading a text Understanding different Quiz/
Comprehension: -Understanding different structure structure of English Class
Tackling Sentence of English sentences sentences: Simple, participation
Pattern and Structure -Identifying Simple, Complex, Complex, Compound,
Part 2 Compound, Compound-Complex Compound-Complex
sentences sentences

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Session 9 Extensive Reading -Reading extensively Learning how to read Class
(Graded reader) -Sharing views and feelings extensively and for participation
pleasure
Session 10 Identifying the Main -Reading texts Learning how to identify Quiz/
Ideas Part 1 -Identifying main ideas Main Ideas in a text Class
-Matching ideas with the participation
paragraphs

Session 11 Identifying the Main -Reading texts Learning how to identify Quiz/
Ideas Part 2 -Identifying main ideas Main Ideas in a text Class
-Matching ideas with the participation
paragraphs

Session 12 Review Class Review Class Review Class Q/A

Session First Term Exam First Term Exam First Term Exam Written
13 Exam

Session 14 Summarizing -Reading a text Learning about how to Quiz/

-Summarizing a passage summarize a text Class
participation
Session 15 Reading Passage on -Reading the passage Application of Skimming Quiz/
War and Civilization -Answering different questions on and Scanning techniques Class
the passage to decode the meaning of participation
-Applying techniques of a text
skimming and scanning
Session 16 Reading Passage on -Reading a text Learning how to skim and Quiz/
Culture -Answering questions scan a text to understand Class
-Applying skimming and the meaning and find out participation
scanning technique specific information
Session 17 Reading Passage on -Reading the passage Knowing how to read and Quiz/
Flower Show -Answering different questions on respond critically Class
the passage participation
-Inferring answers to different
questions
Session 18 Reading Passage on -Reading the passage Knowing how to read and Quiz/
Bringing Up Children -Answering different questions on respond critically Class
the passage participation
-Inferring answers to different
questions
Session 19 Extensive Reading -Reading extensively Learning how to read Class
(Graded reader) -Sharing views and feelings extensively and for participation
pleasure
Session 20 Master Moshai -Pre-Reading Tasks Reading and Class
-Reading the story understanding a short participation
-Answering different questions on story
the story
Session 21 Master Moshai -Reading the story Reading and Class
-Answering different questions on understanding a short participation
the story story
Session 22 Master Moshai -Reading the story Reading and Class
-Answering different questions on understanding a short participation
the story story
Session 23 Review Class Review Class Review Class Q/A

Session Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam Written

23 Exam

Session 25 The Luncheon -Pre-Reading Tasks Learning about the theme Class

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 -Reading the story of a story participation
-Answering different questions on
the story
Session 26 The Luncheon -Reading the story Learning about the theme Q/A,
-Answering different questions on of a story Class
the story participation
Session 27 The Necklace -Pre-Reading Tasks Understanding the text Class
-Reading the story and deriving the meaning participation
-Answering different questions on of unfamiliar terms in a
the story text
Session 28 The Necklace -Reading the story Understanding the text Class
-Answering different questions on and deriving the meaning participation
the story of unfamiliar terms in a
text
Session 29 The Gift of the Magi -Pre-Reading Tasks Understanding the text Class
-Reading the story and deriving the meaning participation,
-Answering different questions on of unfamiliar terms in a Q/A
the story text
Session 30 The Gift of the Magi -Reading the story Understanding the text Class
-Answering different questions on and deriving the meaning participation
the story of unfamiliar terms in a
text
Session 31 A Mother in Manville -Pre-Reading Tasks Understanding the text Class
-Reading the story and deriving the meaning participation,
-Answering different questions on of unfamiliar terms in a Q/A
the story text
Session 32 A Mother in Manville -Reading the story Understanding the text Class
-Answering different questions on and deriving the meaning participation
the story of unfamiliar terms in a
text
Session 33 The Merchant of Venice -Pre-Reading Tasks Deriving the meaning of Class
-Reading the story unfamiliar terms in a text participation,
-Answering different questions on Q/A
the story
Session 34 The Merchant of Venice -Reading the story Deriving the meaning of Class
-Answering different questions on unfamiliar terms in a text participation
the story
Session 35 Presentation on -Discussion on effective Learning about attractive Presentation
Extensive Reading presentation and effective presentation
-Individual presentation
Session 36 Presentation -Individual presentation Learning about attractive Presentation
and effective presentation

Session 37 Presentation -Individual presentation Learning about attractive Presentation

and effective presentation

Session 38 Review Class Review Class Review Class Q/A

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 Course Instructor: Course Instructor’s Profile
Md. Kawser Ahmed Md. Kawser Ahmed is an Assistant Professor at the Department of
Assistant Professor English and Modern Languages of International University of Business
Department of English and Modern Languages Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT). He achieved Master of Arts in
Room: 922 Applied Linguistics & ELT and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the
Cell: 01751-539582 Department of English of the University of Dhaka. He concentrates on
Email: kawser.iubat@gmail.com research interests in the arena of English Language Teaching and
Learning within and beyond Native Country, Pedagogical Aspects in
English Language, Teaching Techniques and Strategies, Learner
Autonomy and Learner Centeredness, Speaking as a Skill of Enigma and
Consultation Hours
Analysis on Errors of Non-native Learners.
Day Time He has been a member of Bangladesh English language Teachers’
Saturday 11.00 AM-12.00 PM Association (BELTA) and The AsiaTEFL. He has attended a number of
Monday 11.00 AM-12.00 PM national and international seminars and conferences on the practicality
Wednesday 11.00 AM-12.00 PM of English Language Teaching (ELT), English as a Second Language
(ESL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English Language
Teaching (ELT) in the context of present globalized world organized by
BELTA, US Embassy, American Center and British Council. He has
published a number of quality research articles on English Language
Teaching (ELT) which have been indexed in different academic and
research sites and wings of the world.
You can find more information about his research work at
Md. Kawser Ahmed- https://scholar.google.com
https://www.academia.edu/profile/ Md._Kawser_Ahmed.

Prepared by: Approved by:

Md. Kawser Ahmed Dr. Bijoy Lal Basu
Assistant Professor Advisor
Department of English and Modern Languages Department of English and Modern Languages

Dr. Momtazur Rahman

Chairman
Department of English and Modern Languages

Abu Taher Muhammad Sirajul Alom

Coordinator
Department of English and Modern Languages

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