September 17, 2011

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 2


MODULE A2003

ENGLISH FOR TECHNICAL PURPOSES 2




INTRODUCTION and GUIDE



CURRICULUM GRID


                TOPIC

UNIT

TIME ALLOCATED

Application for Industrial Attachment
1
4 weeks (8 hours)
Processes and Procedures
2
4  weeks (8 hours)
Instructions
3
3 weeks (6 hours)
Description of Object
4
3 weeks (6 hours)




UNIT 1 : APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT   

       
    1.  Letter of Application for Attachment for Industrial Training
    2.  Confirmation by Telephone for Industrial Attachment
    3.  Thank You Letters




UNIT 2 : PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES                   



UNIT 3 : INSTRUCTIONS                       



UNIT 4 : DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT                    




Introduction


This module is designed for second semester students taking technical courses at the polytechnic. The learning materials provided in the module will help you improve your language proficiency to handle communication situations as well in English.

The module is designed for 30 contact hours. This includes assessments and class activities.


General Aims:

This module aims to:
  1. equip students with the necessary language skills to communicate in their workplace

  1. enhance students general language proficiency.



Specific Objectives:

At the end of  this module, students should be able to:
  1. write letters of  application for industrial attachment

  1. use appropriate telephone skills

  1. write thank you letters

  1. read and understand processes and procedure

  1. make oral presentation based on processes and procedure.

  1. describe processes and procedure.

  1. give and respond to verbal and written instructions

  1. describe the physical dimensions of objects/products

  1. describe the component parts/contents of objects/products














General Guide

  1. This module consists of 4 units. All the units are compiled in the same booklet.

  1. The module code and unit number are located at the top left-hand corner of each page.

  1. Each unit contains:

  • Learning objectives.
  • Input – This may be in the form of reports, texts and language exponents etc.
  • Activity – This consists of task-based activities which will assist you in achieving the objectives of the unit. Your lecturers will facilitate the activities and provide you feedback on your progress.
  • Assessment – different forms of assessments will be given to evaluate your understanding of each unit.

  1. Once you have successfully completed a unit and are confident with your achievement, you can then proceed to the next unit.



Learning And Teaching Approach

Teaching and learning strategies are varied (to enhance interest and motivation), with emphasis on task-based, participative learning.  Students should be actively engaged in activities such as role-play and simulated workplace situations to enhance learning. Learning should be the focus of every lesson rather than teaching.


References


Bawa, H.S. (1996) : Workshop Technology Volume 1, New Delhi : Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited.

Bonamy, D. (1999) : English For Technical Students 2,  Essex : Longman.

Beardwood, L , Templeton, H. & Webber, M. (1979) : A First Course in Technical English - Students’ Book 2, London : Heinemann.

Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary (1993), London :Harper Collins.

Comfort,J., Hick,S. & Savage,A. (1982) : Basic Technical English, Oxford : Oxford University Press.

Davis, K. (1993) : Textiles, New York : Macmillan.

English Language Unit, Politeknik Ungku Omar, English for Technical Purposes (Semester 1 and 2), 1995, Ipoh : PUO.

Glendinning, E. H. & Glendinning, N., (1995) : English for Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Oxford : Oxford University Press.

Graduan 2001: Careers and Employment for Fresh Graduates ,2001, Biz Connexion.

Hutchinson, T. & Waters, A. (1984) :  English for Technical Communication, Essex : Longman.

Lee, A. (2001) : Graduan 2001: Careers and Employment for Fresh Graduates, Selangor : Faris M Marie

Panasonic System Engineering (M) Sdn., (1999): Training Manual For Language Laboratory System WE-LL200E For Polythenic Seberang Perai, Selangor

Richards, J.C, Hull, J. & Proctor, S. (1995) Changes : English For International Communication, Cambridge : CUP


Stanton, A.J. and Wood, L.R., (1994) : Commercial Communication, Essex: Longman

Taylor, L.(1999) International Express, Oxford : OUP

The Universal Encyclopedia of Machines, How Things Work 1, (1974), St Albans : Paladin.





Resources And Materials

1.   Cassette player
    1. Cassette labeled :
      1. Unit 2: Process and Procedures
      2. Unit 3: Instructions
    1. Dictionary
    2. Objects such as ping pong balls, disposable cutlery, garbage bags.
    3. Do-it-yourself manuals
    4. A set of instructions on the operating procedures of a video imager.