Module
ENGLISH
Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada
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ENGLISH
A SYLLABUS
S1 ILMU DAN INDUSTRI PETERNAKAN FACULTY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA
Course Description :
The objective of this course is to enhance students' English ability that will be helpful in the future. In particular, the course is structured to ensure that students develop essential listening and reading skills as well as mastery of precise grammar usage. Also, students are instructed on how to write an effective cover letter for a job application.
Learning Outcome:
After taking this course, students are expected to be able to:
a. master the rules in English and practice its usage as basic in developing language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing)
b. enrich vocabulary mastery to support students’ ability to express ideas both orally and verbally,
c. write an effective cover letter
Learning Method:
Students are expected to actively participate in learning process. Lecturers function as facilitators, who give guidance in teaching and learning process.
Evaluation:
Final Score of all students is based on the score they obtained individually from several elements with the following percentage:
1. Class Performance (punctuality, attitude, participation) 15%
2. Assignments and quizzes 35%
3. Mid-Term Exam (TOEFL) 25%
4. End-of-Semester Exam (Job Interview) 25%
References:
Downes, C. (2009). Cambridge English for job-hunting. Cambridge University Press.
Fagan, A. (2008). Brilliant job hunting : how to get the job you want. Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Phillips, D. (2013). Longman preparation course for the TOEFL test : iBT; [with answer key].
Student’s book ... White Plains, Ny Pearson Education.
Weekly Plans (tentative)
Week Topic Substances
1 Introduction 1. Goal setting
2. Rule setting 3. Assessment Info 4. Activity info
5. Discussion on TOEFL 6 . Pre-test (TOEFL) 2 • TOEFL Listening Skills
• General Vocabulary: Presenting an argument + Pronouns and Determiners
Exposure to important listening skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment.
3 • TOEFL Listening Skills
• General Vocabulary: Confusing Words
Exposure to important listening skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment
4 • TOEFL Listening Skills
• General Vocabulary: Idioms and Colloquialisms (1-4)
Exposure to important listening skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment.
5 • TOEFL Structure and Written Expressions
• General Vocabulary: Modified Words
Exposure to important structure skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment.
6 • TOEFL Structure and Written Expressions
• General Vocabulary: Money and Finance
Exposure to important structure skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment.
7 • TOEFL Structure and Written Expressions
• General Vocabulary: Opposites (1-2)
Exposure to important structure skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment.
Midterm Exam: TOEFL Test (online) 8 • TOEFL Reading Skills
• General Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs (1-2)
Exposure to important reading skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment.
9 • TOEFL Reading Skills
• General Vocabulary: Similar Meanings (Adjective, Noun, Verb)
Exposure to important reading skills and tips, vocabulary enrichment.
10 • CV and Cover Letters: Writing an Impressive CV
• General Vocabulary: Work
Writing tips and samples of good CVs, vocabulary enrichment.
11 • CV and Cover Letters: Effective Cover Letters
• General Vocabulary: Working Words
Writing tips and samples of good cover letters, vocabulary enrichment.
12 Progress check Checking progress of CV and cover letter writing, discussing possible questions in a job interview 13 Job Interviews Simulated job interviews (oral performance is
graded)
14 Job Interviews Simulated job interviews (oral performance is graded)
End of Semester Assignment Submitted CV and Cover Letter