English for Academic Purposes

Course IntroductionO English for academic purpose is a course

focused on teaching of those oral and written communication skills in English which are required for study purposes in formal educational settings.

O This course is designed for freshman, keeping in mind their communication needs in their new academic setting, which demands better communication skills in English language as the only medium of instruction in university as instructed by Higher education commission of Pakistan.

Aims of the course

This course aims at development of:1. new grammatical structures2. vocabulary for successful academic

discourse3. appropriate proficiency level in the

use of four language skills4. critical thinking skills5. tolerance and sensitivity to

cultural diversity.

Course Objectives By the end of this course students will be able to:

O read a variety of texts with better comprehension, by using various reading styles and strategies

O deliver oral presentations with more confidence, fluency and accuracy

O read for learning the correct use of grammatical structures and to acquire academic vocabulary

O Produce error free writing with diversified academic vocabulary and in formal academic writing tone

O write different, narrative, descriptive and persuasive texts to complete academic writing tasks in different formats i.e essays, reports, letters and research based assignments

O listen the lectures and seminars, with better comprehension and critical approach

O participate actively in class activities and discussions by using the target language

O can proofread their works for common language errors

Course Coverage

O Course Duration: 4 months (30 sessions)

O Class Duration: 90 minutes (twice a week)

Course ContentPre-Mid

Content No of sessions allocated

1 Introduction to the course and Academic Skills 2

2 Iqbal Masih (a case study on child labour) 3

3 Mohammad Yunus (a case study on micro financing)

3

4 The breakfast (a short story) 1

5 Wangari maathai (a case study on vegetation) 4

6 Famous Letters in History 3

Course ContentPost-mid

Content No of sessions allocated

7 Fabio Rosa (a case study on electrifying rural area) 2

8 What makes people unhappy by Bertrand Russell 4

9 Writing a movie review (watching the movie & writing its review)

2

10 How to deliver academic presentations 4

11 “The Last Lesson” (a short story) 2

TOTAL SESSIONS 30

Student GainsAcademic Reading Skills

Students will be able to: 1. read a variety of texts with better comprehension and understanding2. read academic texts with fluency3. can produce elaborate responses on their readings by summarizing and restating Academic Writing Skills Students will be able to:4. write without major errors of spelling and formatting5. write paragraphs with formal academic tone6. use a variety of academic words in their writings, with understanding of their connotative

and denotative meanings and collocations7. Understand the correct format and language used in writing academic applications Academic Listening Skills Students will be able to:O listen lectures, workshops and seminars delivered in English with better comprehensionO better understand different native and non-native accentsO take notes effectively during listening

Student Gains (cont…)Grammar  Students will be able to overcome following errors in their writings:1. Incorrect use of tenses2. Pronoun Reference & subject verb agreement Errors3. Incorrect and missing articles4. Wrong use of prepositions5. Wrong Word Choice6. Punctuation errors Presentation Skills  Students will be able to: 7. organize and deliver effective presentations (clarity & impact)8. utilize essential vocabulary and phrases when presenting information9. use the human elements (voice, body language etc) in an efficient manner 

Teaching and Learning Methodologies

Interactive classroom sessions: 

Interactive Learning is one of the best ways for students to grasp key concepts in the class room. Students will be involved in interactive situations. Teachers will endeavor to utilize technology to inculcate creativity and interest in students. Multi Media, YouTube footage, Movies and appropriate handouts, will be used to initiate discussions. All students have to do is to put some efforts in speaking and writing and to allocate proper timings to regular practices.

 Task based activities: 

Task based approach to language teaching will be employed in the lessons. Task based activities will be based around the completion of a communicative task relevant to their areas of study and the language studied will be determined by what happens as the students complete it.

Assessment of the CourseAssessment Criterion

# Topics/ area - mid term Weight age (%)Out of 30%

Due to be submitted on

1 Writing portfolioNote: these assignments will be checked by teachers on regular basis and complete file will be assessed in the end of the semesterThis portfolio will include:1. A case study on child labour2. 3 academic applications3. Reflective reading log (15+15 readings)4. 3 essays 5. Completed worksheets based on grammar and vocabulary

30% 15th &28th session

2 3 presentations (1 group and 2 individual presentations)One group presentation should be based on a group task performed for raising awareness in society about an important social issue

10%+5%+5%=20%

3Reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar quizzes

20% 15th session

6final term paper

30% After 30 sessions

10TOTAL

100%

Portfolio Assessment

Portfolio assessment is a multi-faceted process characterized by the following qualities:

1. It is continuous and ongoing, providing both formative (i.e., ongoing) and summative (i.e., culminating) opportunities for monitoring students' progress toward achieving essential outcomes.

2. It is multidimensional, i.e., reflecting a wide variety of artifacts and processes reflecting various aspects of students' learning process.

3. They clearly reflect stated learner outcomes identified in the core or essential curriculum that students are expected to study.

4. They focus upon students' performance-based learning experiences as well as their acquisition of key knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

5. They contain samples of work that stretch over an entire marking period, rather than single points in time.

6. They contain works that represent a variety of different assessment tools.7. They contain a variety of work samples and evaluations of that work by

the student, peers, and teachers’ reactions.

Presentation 1. Structure / Organization 1. Language Structure (correct use of

grammar / Vocabulary)2. Clear logical flow of words (fluency)3. Smooth logical flow from point to

point (moving forward)

2. Content / Details 4. Relevance (was the point made

clear?5. Explanation / Examples (relevant &

interesting)6. Ending proper conclusion /

summary

3. Delivery / Voice Projection 1. Capturing audience attention2. Pacing / Speed of speaking3. Audibility – (voice projection,

stress and intonation)4. pronunciation 5. Within time limits4. Body Language 6. Eye contact7. Facial expressions

(convincing)8. Gestures (hand, arm control)9. Confidence displayed10. Dress Code

Reference MaterialReference Books for Teachers1. Business Vocabulary in Use Elementary By Bill Mascull2. How to Build a Super Vocabulary3. Writing English in Context By Carol Hegarty 4. Explaining Reading, Second Edition By Gerald G. Duffy5. ABC of Common Grammatical Errors By Nigel Turton

Reference Books for Students 6. Practice Makes Perfect English Grammar For ESL

Learners By Ed. Swick7. Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies Level 7

Honor Code and Classroom Etiquette

AttendanceFor the maximum learning of students, attendance is mandatory. Teacher will mark the attendance after 10 minutes of the class starting time and late comers will not be considered present after the teacher finished taking the roll call. Individual cases will be considered by the course instructor and must be supported by appropriate documentation.  Class ConductTo ensure an optimum learning environment, students are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times. Disrupting a class is considered to be an instructional offence, and it is expected that students will behave professionally. If a student exhibits disruptive behaviour in class and chooses not to refrain from such behaviour at the request of the instructor, the student will be asked to leave the class. The student’s behaviour will be reported to the concerned department and campus security.

Academic and Disciplinary Policies

Plagiarism:Work presented for assessment, whether as coursework or examination, must be your own. Plagiarism is the representation of another person’s work as your own. Strict action will be taken against students carrying out this act of dishonesty.Students Feedback and Quality Assurance:Students will have the opportunity to provide feedback about this course through their Board of Studies Representatives. They will be asked to complete a questionnaire about the module towards the end of the semester. Deadlines & Penalties:Students must meet all the deadlines of coursework. They will not be awarded any mark if they miss the deadlines which mean that the student has not completed all the assessment requirements for the module. The minimum passing grade D is the maximum that may be gained if the module is subsequently passed. Students cannot be given an extension on the coursework deadline (unless you have written approval of your teacher alongside other university authorities).Submission of Coursework:Coursework must be submitted to the Students’ office with the feedback / receipt form . Work should be stapled at the top left hand corner or plastic folders can be used. Students should retain a copy of their submitted work

Assessment GPA and Percentages

(80-100%)This is an outstanding standard indicating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an outstanding level of academic ability; mastery of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement of all assessment objectives.(70-79%)This is an excellent standard indicating a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a very high level of academic ability; sound development of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement of all assessment objectives.(60-69%)This is a very good standard indicating a high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a high level of academic ability; reasonable development of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement of all assessment objectives. (50-59%)This is a satisfactory standard indicating an adequate knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an adequate level of academic ability; satisfactory development of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement of most assessment objectives.Fail (less than 50%) This is an unsatisfactory standard indicating an inadequate knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; insufficient evidence of academic ability; failure to develop skills (as identified in the assessment task); and failure to achieve assessment objectives.

Percentages & GradesPercentage Mark Grade

80-100 A

70-79 B

60-69 C

50-59 D

Below 50 F

Mid-term Assessment

Grammar Quiz and Vocabulary Quiz

Final-termTime Allowed: 2 hrs and 30 minutes Q. 1. Write an essay of about 250 words on any one of the following topics. 30 marks (5 MARKS FOR BRAIN STORMING) What should a government do for a country to become successful?Real world is different from what we watch in movies.Indifferent youth- one of the important dilemmas with our country  Q. 2. Write an application to your controller of examination requesting to issue your

transcript with improved result in English for life course. (150 words) 15 marks  Q.3 Do you consider child labor to be an important issue or problem in your country? Explain your answer. Why or why not? 15

marks MARKS FOR OBJECTIVE PAPER)

Q. 4 MCQ’s on punctuation and for tenses error exercise. 40 marks

Activity Booklet for Writing Portfolio

Final-Term Project

Design and execute an awareness raising campaign on a social issue

Thank You