Communication in English

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. identify possible sound patterns in English Language; 2. list notable language skills; 3. classify word formation processes; 4. construct simple and fairly complex sentences in English; 5. apply logical and critical reasoning skills for meaningful presentations; 6. demonstrate an appreciable level of the art of public speaking and listening; and 7. write simple and technical reports.

Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology); English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations); Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex); Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life); Logical and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Methods (Logic and Syllogism, Inductive and Deductive Argument and Reasoning Methods, Analogy, Generalisation and Explanations); Ethical considerations, Copyright Rules and Infringements; Writing Activities (pre-writing, writing, post writing, editing and proofreading, brainstorming, outlining, paragraphing, types of writing, summary, essays, letter, Curriculum Vitae, report writing, note making and many others); Mechanics of writing; Comprehension Strategies (reading and types of reading, comprehension skills, 3RsQ); Information and Communication Technology in modern Language Learning; Language skills for effective communication; Major word formation processes; Writing and reading comprehension strategies; Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations; Art of public speaking and listening.