English II
English 2 aims to equip students with sufficient language skills to demonstrate English Language proficiency at both the pre-university and tertiary level. Students will be trained to communicate according to the situation and purpose as well as demonstrate accuracy in the 4 language skills. The emphasis of the module is on the development of academic reading and writing skills, as well as techniques to answer the listening and speaking components both accurately and appropriately. The course is also designed to equip learners with sufficient communication and interpersonal skills and techniques. At the end of the module, they should be able to demonstrate English Language Proficiency at both the pre-university and tertiary level.
1. Assignment 1 – Essay Writing
You will be required to write a coherent university – style compare-contrast essay by choosing between two different genres of films, which will be provided to you at a later date. The essay should cover between 800 – 1000 words. The purpose of this essay is to allow students to effectively note the similarities and differences between these genres of film, and how it can be explored where language is concerned.
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2. Assignment 2 – Research Assignment
The research assignment is a group essay that is linked to a subject related to topics that students are studying this semester. Students will be guided through the assignment after they have identified a topic and through the preparation of research questions, interviews and drafts until the final product is sent in.
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3. Assignment 3 – Online Portfolio
Each student is to develop an e-Portfolio, a web-based portfolio in the form of a personal academic blog. The e-Portfolio is developed progressively for all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 and 2