CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES

LESSON PLAN

Course Name: ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES

1 Course Code: UHB 40102

Course
Compulsory
Classification:
This course employs a task-based learning approach and focuses on developing students’ oral and written communication
in job application, job interviews and meetings. Emphasis will be given to promote the mastery of self-directed learning,
teamwork, research, reasoning, and creativity. This course also enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills
necessary in dealing with the English language demands at the workplace.
2 Synopsis:

Ms Hani Suraya bte Aziz; Mdm Siti Aisyah bte Akiah; ; Mdm
1 Ms Najah bte Ramlan – Coordinator 5
Iza Nurhidayah bte Ismail;
PM Dr Hj. Azmi bin Abdul Latiff; Dr Nurizah bte
Mdm Nurzarina bte Abdul Samad; En Azizi bin Basar; Mdm
2 Ngadiran; PM Dr Elizabeth M. Anthony; PM Dr 6
Name(s) of Siti Fatimah bte Murtaza;
Zulida bte Abdul Kadir;
Academic Staff
3
Teaching This Dr Salawati bte Ahmad; Dr Sarala @ Thulasi A/P
Course: 3 Palpanadan; Dr Mimi Nahariah Azwani bte 7
Mohamed;

En Zainal Abidin bin Sayadi; En Mohammad Talha

4 8
bin Mohamed Idris; Ms Fazita bte Md Tab

Semester and
4 Year Offered 4 Semester 1 Semester 1 2023/2024
Year offered:

5 Credit Value: 2

Pre-requisite/
6 co-requisite (if A pass in English for Technical Purposes (UHB 30102)
any):

7 Course Learning Outcome(s)

UTHM Taxonomy
CLO Statement
LOD Level

Outline job application documents according to position of interest using specific format and language.
CLO1 LOD8 C4
(C4, LOD 8, MQF 3c)

Explain responses to questions in a job interview session confidently using appropriate conventions.
CLO2 LOD8 A4
(A4, LOD 8, MQF 3c)

Organise a meeting based on a workplace situation using specific meeting procedures. (A4, LOD 7, MQF
CLO3 LOD7 A4
3b)

CLO4

CLO5

CLO6

CLO7

CLO8

CLO9

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 8 Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment Methods

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Assessment
CLO Teaching Methods KPI
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO Methods
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lecture 55% of the
Tutorial
CLO1 √ Assignment 1; Test students achieve
Grade C+ and
above
Lecture 55% of the
Tutorial students achieve
CLO2 √ Assignment 2 Grade C+ and
above
Lecture 55% of the
Collaborative Learning students achieve
CLO3 √ Assignment 3 Grade C+ and
above

CLO4

CLO5

CLO6

CLO7

CLO8

CLO9

CLO10

C3C
Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking
Mapping '√' in the appropriate box.
with MQF C3C C1 = Knowledge & Understanding, C2 = Cognitive Skills, C3A =
Cluster of Practical Skills, C3B = Interpersonal Skills, C3C = Communication
Learning C3B Skills, C3D = Digital Skills, C3E = Numeracy Skills, C3F = Leadership,
Outcomes Autonomy & Responsibility, C4A = Personal Skills, C4B =
Entrepreneurial Skills, C5 = Ethics & Professionalism

9 Transferable Skills (if applicable)

Skills learned in the course of study 1 Communication Skills
which can be useful and utilized in
other settings.
Note: Refer to MQF Cluster Mapping in 2 Interpersonal skills
Section 8
3 Personal Skills

Open-ended response (if any)

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Teamwork and social skills
4

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 10 Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)

Learning and Teaching Activities**

Face-to-Face (F2F)
NF2F
Online/ Independ
Week Course Content Outline and Subtopics CLO* Technology- ent Total SLT
Physical WBL*** Learning
mediated
(Asynchro
(Synchronous) nous)

O/ O/
L T P L T P GL IG
SCL SCL
1 1. INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PATH
1.1 Determining your career path
1.1.1 Knowing yourself
1.1.2 Finding out about jobs
1.1.3 Making decision 1 1 2 2 5
1.1.4 Taking action

2 2. JOB APPLICATION
2.1 Identifying job opportunities
2.1.1 Advertised job vacancy
2.1.2 Unadvertised job vacancy
2.2 Understanding job requirements 1 5 5

3 2. JOB APPLICATION
2.3 Job application skills
2.3.1 Producing a resume

1 1 2 2 5

4 2. JOB APPLICATION
2.3 Job application skills
2.3.2 Writing application
letters (Email)
2.4 Persuasive language 1 1 2 2 5

5 3. JOB INTERVIEWS
3.1 Preparing for an Interview
3.1.1 Types of job interview

2 1 2 2 5

6 3. JOB INTERVIEWS
3.1.2 Interview tips and tricks
3.1.3 Responding to interview questions
3.2 Language
expression 2 5 5

7 3. JOB INTERVIEWS
3.3 Attending an interview
3.3.1 Job interview etiquette
3.3.2 Body language
2 1 2 2 5

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 8 3. JOB INTERVIEWS
3.4 Post interview
3.4.1 Follow up and reflection

2 1 2 2 5

9 4. WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
4.1 Interaction
4.1.1 Oral communication

3 5 5

10 4. WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
4.1.2 Written communication
4.1.2.1 Email
4.1.3 Language expression
1, 3 1 2 2 5

11 4. WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
4.2 Meetings
4.2.1 Types of meetings
4.2.2 Roles of meeting members
3 1 2 2 5

12 4. WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
4.2.3 Before a meeting:
Planning a meeting

3 1 2 2 5

13 4. WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
4.2.4 During a meeting: The procedures
of a meeting
4.2.5 Language expression
3 1 2 2 5

14 4. WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
4.2.6 After a meeting:
Reflection and feedback

3 1 2 2 5

SUB-TOTAL SLT: 9 18 2 4 37 70

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 Face-to-Face (F2F) NF2F

Online/
Technology-
Continuous Assessement CLO % Week Physical SLT

(Asynchr
Learning
Assessm
Indepen
mediated

onous)
dent
(Synchronous)

ent
for
Theory Practical Theory Practical
Assignment 1: Job Application
1 1 20 5 2 2
Documents

2 Assignment 2: Job Interview 2 30 7; 8 1 2 3

3 Test 1 30 11 1 1 2

4 Assignment 3: Meeting 3 20 13; 14 1 2 3

SUB-TOTAL MARKS: 100 SUB-TOTAL SLT: 10

Face-to-Face (F2F) NF2F

Online/
Technology-
Final Assessement CLO % Week Physical SLT

(Asynchr
Learning
Assessm
Indepen
mediated

onous)
dent
(Synchronous)

ent
for
Theory Practical Theory Practical

1 NIL NIL

SUB-TOTAL MARKS: SUB-TOTAL SLT:

SLT for Assessment: 10

GRAND TOTAL SLT: 80

A % SLT for F2F Physical Component: 38.6%

[Total F2F Physical /(Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning) x 100)]

B % SLT for Online & Independent Learning Component: 61.4%

[(Total F2F Online + Total Ind. Learning) /( Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Ind. Learning) x 100]

C % SLT for All Practical Component: 0.0%

[% F2F Physical Practical + % F2F Online Practical + % WBL]

C1 % SLT for F2F Physical Practical Component 0.0%

[(Total F2F Physical Practical + WBL )/( Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning) x 100)]

C2 % SLT for F2F Online Practical Component 0.0%

[Total F2F Online Practical / (Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning) x 100]

Please tick (√) if this course is Industrial Training/Teaching Practice using 50% of Effective Learning Time (ELT)

Please tick (√) if this course is Work Based Learning using 80% of Effective Learning Time (ELT)
Note:
* Indicate the CLO based on the CLO's numbering in Item 8
** For ODL programme: Courses with mandatory practical requiremnets imposed by the programme standards or any related
standards can be exempted from complying to the minimum 80% ODL delivery rule in the SLT.
*** For WBL programme, the SLT will be scaled by 80% to obtained the ELT

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 11 Special requirement or resources to
deliver the course (e.g., software, nursery,
computer lab, simulation room etc) Computer laboratory, audio system and speakers.

12 References (include required and further

readings, and should be the most current Foo, K. P. K., & Leong, O. W. (2021). Company Meetings, Minutes and Resolutions in Malaysia.
(less than 5 years)) Malaysia: CLJ Publication.

Samsiah, A. H. (2019). Mastering English for Employment. (2nd ed.).

Malaysia: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.

Shak, P., & Kamsilawati, K. (2021). Ready to Work: English for Employment. (2nd ed.). Malaysia:
Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.

Toh, H. (2017). Get Hired! Modern Resume Writing & Interview Techniques. Malaysia: MPH
Group Publishing Sdn Bhd.

Wan Norfazilah, W. I., & Shamsul, Z. (2021). Job Hunting & Get Hired. Malaysia: Penerbit
Universiti Malaysia Pahang.

13 Other additional information (if

applicable) (EPT1 - INTENTION, EPT2 - RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, EPT4 - INTEGRITY, EPT11 - MASTERY OF
KNOWLEDGE), EPT7 - WISDOM, EPT12 - TOLERANCE

15 Course Attendance / Regulations

1. Students must attend not less than 80% of the contact hours for every course including
Compulsory Attendance Course (Hadir Wajib – HW) and Attendance Only Course (Hadir Sahaja
– HS).

2. Student who does not fulfill (1) of the above is not allowed to attend further lectures and is
not allowed to sit for any further assessment. Zero mark (0) will be given to student who fails to
comply with (1). As for Compulsory Attendance Course (Hadir Wajib – HW), student who fails to
comply with (1) will be given Failure Attendance (Hadir Gagal – HG).

3. Student must follow and obey all the University dress rules and regulations and must
discipline themselves to avoid any disciplinary action.

4. Student must obey safety regulations during the learning and teaching process.
16 Prepared by : Verified by :
(Coordinator)
Najah Nurizah

Name : NAJAH BINTI RAMLAN Name : DR NURIZAH BINTI NGADIRAN

Position : COURSE COORDINATOR Position : HEAD OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT
Date : 10 September 2023 Date : 10 September 2023

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 Note L Lecture P Practical

T Tutorial O Others

SCL Student Centred Learning

GL Guided Learning (WBL)
IG Industrial Guidance (WBL)

* Indicate the CLO based on the CLO's numbering in Item 8

** For ODL programme: Courses with mandatory practical requiremnets imposed by the programme standards or
any related standards can be exempted from complying to the minimum 80% ODL delivery rule in the SLT.
*** For WBL programme, the SLT will be scaled by 80% to obtained the ELT

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practice

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