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Functional English - (GE-153) (ENG): Course Content

Functional English is usage of the English language required to perform a specific function. This is typically taught as a foundation subject when a good command of English is required for academic study and career progression

Course Outline

Reading Skills

  • Reading for writing
  • Reading strategies
  • Critical reading skills

Overview of Common Writing Problems

  • Subject-verb Agreement
  • Common errors in the use

Punctuation

  • Punctuation
  • Capitalization

Self-reflection

  • Determining the type of essay and the topic
  • Creating an outline
  • Developing thesis statement
  • Introduction
  • Body
  • Conclusion

Personalized Learning

  • Learning preferences and strengths
  • Significance and planning of an oral presentation

Community Engagement

  • Preparing
  • Drafting
  • Editing
  • Finalizing

Teaching-learning Strategies

Teaching will be done through lecture method with a combination of tasks/projects and presentations.

Course Objectives

​​​​​​Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

  • Analyze basic communication skills and use them effectively in oral and written English
  • Develop skills as reflective and self-directed learners
  • Critically evaluate and review various types of texts and summarize them
  • Develop analytical and problem-solving skills to address various community-specific challenges
  • Intellectually engage with different stages of the writing process, such as: brainstorming, mind mapping, free writing, drafting and revision, etc.