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GLT1012 – PRESENTATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH (3 Credit)

Pre-requisite requirements:

Passed GLT1009 (Mastering English VI)

Synopsis:

This course encompasses different aspects of communication used in delivering effective oral presentations. Appropriate
examples from a variety of situations are used as practice materials for students to analyse, discuss and apply the
communication strategies taught.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment - 100%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

GLT1013 – READING CRITICALLY (3 Credit)

Pre-requisite requirements:

Passed GLT1009 (Mastering English VI)

Synopsis:

This course aims at developing students’ critical reading skills. Students will acquire the ability to analyse a piece of writing in
fine detail and the author’s argumentative strategy and style. Students will also learn to evaluate information in an unbiased
way, and be able to differentiate between sound and unsound evidence. To this end, students will be exposed to strategies
for reading critically and will engage with a variety of reading selections which will develop and enhance their thinking skills
via active discussions and presentations.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment - 60% Examination - 40%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

GLT1014 – ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS (3 Credit)

Synopsis:

This course aims to develop advanced communication skills among students when delivering presentations and interacting in
group discussions in diverse settings. Students will prepare and deliver organized, impactful presentations on a variety of
topics using appropriate language, style and structure to engage the audience. Students will also be exposed to different
communication strategies to enable them to interact effectively and communicate with clarity in collaborative discussions.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment – 100%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

GLT1015 – ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL WRITING (3 Credit)

Synopsis:
This course is designed to equip students with the necessary writing skills to meet the needs of the workplace. Students will
also be taught to produce clear, accurate and well organized professional business documents. Students will be required to
analyse and respond to a varity of situations and to write for identified audiences. The course also explores the ways in
which technology helps shape business writing and communication.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment – 100%

Medium of Instruction : English Language
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