CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE IN EDUCATION

CLE1247

English for Effective Communication in Academic and Social Contexts

  1. Course Synopsis 

This course aims to help students acquire linguistics skills in both academic and social contexts. It is designed to prepare students to write coherent and organized academic texts by developing essential skills in critical thinking, reading and writing. In addition, students will be given chances to explore how language functions in social context and the ways in which linguistic and non-linguistic features affect communication. The course will also enhance students’ speaking skills in the workplace through English.

 

 

  1. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 

CILO1 

 

Understand the connection between audience, context and discourse in academic and social contexts 

CILO2 

 

Recognize the linguistics skills required for effective communication in social environment

CILO3 

 

Produce an academic writing that is organized and well structured

CILO4 

 

Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate correspondence in the workplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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