English Language

National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences Islamabad

Course Outlines of BS(TE & CE) Degree Program Course Instructor Batch/Section(s) Course Title Prerequisite(s)

Ms. Asima Ahmad

Semester Year

English Language None

Credit Hours

Fall 2009 3+1

Reference Book(s) 1.Title of Book A Textbook of English Prose and Structure, Topi, 2000. Khattak, Arif, et al, Publisher GIK Institute Author(s) Course Descriptions: This course is designed to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and studying communicative functions of the target language. Emphasis is on skill acquisition through the use of select reading material from different banks of authentic and non-authentic texts. Through understanding the global, interrelational nature of skills, students are enabled to retain and apply what they have learnt. It will also orient students to the semantic and socio/psycho-linguistic dynamics of language.

Course Objective: The course will acquaint students with more concise, lucid, and correct expression of English; to provide model forms of communication skills with special stress on phonetics and phonology. The aims are to: achieve proficiency in language use, develop skills in listening comprehension, improve reading efficiency, use the conventions of standard written English with skill and assurance, build-up vocabulary, and summarize clearly and accurately the ideas of others etc. It will illustrate the force and effectiveness of simple and direct English. The course is intended to be interesting in itself. Grading Criteria: Marks Distribution: Particulars % Marks 1. Lab. Component 10 % 2. Quizzes 5 % 3. Assignments 5 % 4. Class Performance 5 % 5. Oral Presentation 5 % 6. Mid-Terms 20 % 7. Final Exam 50 % Weeks Contents/Topics Total:100

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Planned Quizzes and Assignment: Less than 5 More than 5 and less than 10 More than 10

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Introduction to the course; Outline of program; Orientation activities; Communication; Language skills; Speaking Skills. Speaking skills activities; Writing activities; Punctuations; Lab. Component (Listening).

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Reading comprehension; Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology; Spelling and Pronunciations; Lab. Component (Listening). Reading Comprehension; Jumbled stories; Presentation skills; Lab. Component (Listening). Writing Process; Paragraph Writing; Topic Sentence and Supporting Details; Subject-Verb agreement; Lab. Component (Listening). Reading Comprehension; Techniques for generating ideas; Lab. Component (Listening). Creative Writing; Speaking skills activities; Reading for gist; Lab. Component (Listening). Speaking skills activities; Reading for specific information; Writing activities; Lab. Component (Listening). Machines and the Emotions; Cloze Test; Lab. Component (Listening). Précis writing; Reading skill activities; Lab. Component (Listening). Interview skills; Picture stories; Lab. Component (Listening). Logic: Love is a Fallacy; Speaking skills activities; Lab. Component (Listening). Reading comprehension; Lab. Component (Listening). Oral Presentations Oral Presentations

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On average, most students find at least three hours outside of class for each class hour necessary for satisfactory learning. Chapters should be read and homework should be attempted before class. Do not get behind. You are encouraged to work with other students. Plus, I am always available during office hours to help you. The homework assigned is a minimum. You may always work extra hours on your own. Use the few minutes you usually have before the start of each class to review the prior meetings’ notes and homework. This will save us valuable in-class time to work on new material. Develop a learning habit rather than memorizing. Work in groups, whenever appropriate. Apply the learned principles and gained knowledge. Be creative in thinking.

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