Introduction to Academic English (Module from Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Computing))

Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

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Course Code

34Z154664

 

CEF Sector

 

Medium of instruction

English

 

Duration

12-14 week

Contact Hours and Mode of Delivery

50 hours (include 3 hours examination) (FT/PT)

 

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Title of Course

Introduction to Academic English (Module from Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Computing))

 

Course Objectives

The Introduction to Academic English course is designed to help students develop their competence in reading, writing, listening and presentation skills for academic purposes. Students will be exposed to different types of texts to develop efficient reading skill. Reading will also involve activities and discussions leading to effecting writing. Students will write paragraphs and will also be trained to edit and revise their own as well as their peer’s writing. They are also encouraged to further apply skills of critical thinking and opinion expression to their writing and speaking tasks.

 

Learning Outcomes

N/A

 

Assessment and Completion Requirement

(A) Assessment Items and Their Weightings: (1) Assignments: 30% (2) Group Presentation: 30% (3) Class participation: 10% (4) Examination: 30% (B) Completion Requirements: (1) Attendance Requirement: 70% (2) Overall passing mark: 40% (C) CEF Reimbursement Requirements: (1) Attendance Requirement: 70% (2) Overall passing marks: 50%

 

Remarks
  1. This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
  2. The mother course (Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Computing)) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.