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GLT1011: TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH 3 Credits
Synopsis :
This course will introduce students to effective technical writing skills. Using materials related to the workplace,
students will be taught in stages to write a variety of technical documents.

Offered Only in Semester 2
Prerequisite: Students must pass GLT1009 (Mastering English VI) with grade C
Level of Required Proficiency :

Pass GLT1009 with grade C

GLT1012: PRESENTATIONS SKILLS IN ENGLISH 3 Credits
Synopsis :
The 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.

Offered Only in Semester 1 & 2
Prerequisite: Students must pass GLT1009 (Mastering English VI) with grade C
Level of Required Proficiency :

Pass GLT1009 with grade C

GLT1013: READING CRITICALLY 3 Credits
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.

Offered Only in Semester 1 & 2
Prerequisite: Students must pass GLT1009 (Mastering English VI) with grade C
Level of Required Proficiency :

Pass GLT1009 with grade C

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