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What is a key component of effective scientific abstract writing?
What is a key component of effective scientific abstract writing?
Which is NOT a type of official letter mentioned?
Which is NOT a type of official letter mentioned?
Which aspect of CV drafting is emphasized?
Which aspect of CV drafting is emphasized?
What is essential for intelligibility in speaking during presentations?
What is essential for intelligibility in speaking during presentations?
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Which writing style is encouraged in official letters?
Which writing style is encouraged in official letters?
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Which grammatical category involves using 'can' and 'may'?
Which grammatical category involves using 'can' and 'may'?
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What type of sentences are used to ask questions?
What type of sentences are used to ask questions?
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Which of the following modal verbs is used to express recommendations?
Which of the following modal verbs is used to express recommendations?
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What is the main focus of technical writing as described in the course content?
What is the main focus of technical writing as described in the course content?
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Which type of reading skill involves understanding different types of texts?
Which type of reading skill involves understanding different types of texts?
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What is a key learning outcome related to writing?
What is a key learning outcome related to writing?
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Which option best describes the types of questions that begin with 'what', 'who', or 'where'?
Which option best describes the types of questions that begin with 'what', 'who', or 'where'?
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Which area is NOT directly a part of the course content?
Which area is NOT directly a part of the course content?
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Study Notes
English Communication Course (AECC 2nd/3rd/4th Semester)
- Course Aim: Help students understand grammar nuances, build confidence, and become aware of language variety.
- Course Structure: Four sections: Grammar, Listening and Speaking, Basics of Reading, and Basics of Writing
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Course Level Learning Outcomes:
- Identify non-standard English use (written and spoken)
- Recognize and correct errors in usage
- Improve language competence
- Understand regional variations in English speech
- Speak with confidence and clarity
- Appreciate the value of reading
- Develop interest in reading
- Independently comprehend unfamiliar texts
- Understand the value of writing in academia
- Write simple sentences without grammatical or spelling errors
Course Content: Unit I - Major Basic Grammatical Categories in English
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Focus: Understanding sentence correctness, error correction, and sentence types.
- Simple sentences (using primary auxiliary verbs)
- Descriptive sentences
- Expressing possibilities/probabilities (using "can," "may," etc.)
- Expressing future plans, goals (using "shall," "will")
- Expressing obligations, duties (using "should," "ought," "might")
- Expressing possessions (using "have," "has," "had")
- Subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, modal verbs
- Active and passive voice
- Declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences
- Types of questions (Wh-, Yes-No, Tag questions)
Course Content: Unit II - Introduction to Reading Skills
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Focus: Different text types
- Narrative texts
- Descriptive texts
- Extrapolative texts
- Reading and comprehension of varied text types
Course Content: Unit III - Introduction to Writing Skills
- Focus: Technical and academic writing (English)
Course Content - Technical Writing
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Report Writing:
- News reports, project reports
- Event reporting
- Formal reportage
Course Content - Academic Writing
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Abstract Writing:
- Research article abstracts
- Keyword use and selection
- Proposals
- Economical language use:
Course Content: Unit IV - Official Communication
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Letter Writing:
- Official letter format
- Passive voice in letter writing
- Formal English
- Letter types (requests, joining, invitations, etc.)
- Email communication with universities abroad
- Formal/scientific communication
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CV Drafting:
- CV format
- Quantitative vs. qualitative data in CVs
- Dynamic CVs
- Cover letter writing
Course Assessments - Possible Areas:
- Listening skills (and difficulties with unfamiliar dialects)
- Pronunciation and fluency in speaking
- Intelligibility during short presentations.
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of grammar in English communication. This quiz covers key concepts such as sentence correctness, error correction, and sentence types. Perfect for students in the AECC 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters to build confidence in language use.
