Functional English Assignment II - ODL_GEC-102 - Dec 2024

## ODL_GEC-102 Functional English **Assignment-II** (08 MARKS) Due Date: 30 December 2024 ### General Instructions: This assignment is designed to evaluate your understanding of key concepts in English grammar and your ability to apply these concepts in creative and critical contexts. You are exp...

## ODL_GEC-102 Functional English **Assignment-II** (08 MARKS) Due Date: 30 December 2024 ### General Instructions: This assignment is designed to evaluate your understanding of key concepts in English grammar and your ability to apply these concepts in creative and critical contexts. You are expected to demonstrate your knowledge of the syllabus topics, including paragraph writing, punctuation, reading comprehension, and communication skills, in relation to Pakistan's cultural, social, and political scenarios. ### Task-I **Topic: A Social Issue in Pakistan and Its Solution** (04 Marks) **Instructions:** - Write an argumentative paragraph (200-250 words) about a pressing social issue in Pakistan, such as poverty, education inequality, or water scarcity. - Present your perspective and propose a practical solution. - Use a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences to convey your ideas. - Incorporate at least two conditional sentences (e.g., If-then, hypothetical situations). Highlight them in your response. - Include relevant examples from Pakistan's society to strengthen your argument. **Evaluation Criteria:** - Logical organization and strength of argument - Use of conditional sentences - Effective use of vocabulary and grammar - Relevance to the Pakistani social context ### Task-II **Topic: The Impact of AI on Education in Pakistan** (04 Marks) **Instructions:** - Write an expository paragraph (200-250 words) discussing the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into Pakistan's education system. - Divide your paragraph into three moves: - **Topic Sentence**: Clearly state the main idea of the paragraph. - **Support**: Provide three arguments or examples to explain your point. - **Concluding Sentence**: Summarize the discussion and suggest a forward-looking perspective. - Use appropriate transitions for coherence (e.g., however, furthermore, for instance). - Include at least two highlighted phrases or clauses reflecting key concepts (e.g., "the transformative potential of AI in education," "if AI tools are accessible to all regions"). **Evaluation Criteria:** - Depth of analysis and originality - Effective paragraph organization and coherence - Use of advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures - Cultural, social, and political relevance ### INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD FACULTY OF LANGUAGES & LITERATURE **GEC-102 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH** **Assignment-II** (08 MARKS) Due Date: 30 December 2024 ### Submission Guidelines: - Submit your assignment in a typed format (Times New Roman, 12pt, 1.5 line spacing). - Ensure your work is original and well-organized. - Plagiarism will result in penalties. - Email your completed assignment to the Tutor before the deadline.