= LEONG LI JING =

English 1 prepares students for tertiary studies. The module provides instruction and practice in, and assessment of, English language skills and the discipline required for such study. This module focuses on development of academic writing skills which includes the basic 5-paragraph essay writing for expository essays as well as interpreting non-linear text. On the other hand, the reading skills will center on the analyses of contemporary essay and reading texts. The other two skills which are covered in this course are listening and speaking skills. These skills will be introduced to the students by providing them with listening tasks from talks and lectures and basic oral presentation skills which will prepare them to converse more appropriately. At the end of the session, they should be able to demonstrate English Language proficiency at both pre-university and tertiary level.