GST 111: Communication in English Course Outline

**GST 111: Communication in English** (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) **Overview** It is a foundational course designed to equip first-year students with the essential skills needed to become effective writers and communicators This course explores the principles of English grammar, punctuation, and sen...

**GST 111: Communication in English** (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) **Overview** It is a foundational course designed to equip first-year students with the essential skills needed to become effective writers and communicators This course explores the principles of English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure while simultaneously fostering critical thinking and creativity in written expression. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, peer workshops, and individual assignments, students will build a strong foundation in grammar and writing that will facilitate their academic and professional careers. **Objectives** 1\. Explain possible sound patterns in the English Language; 2\. Discuss notable Language skills; 3\. Describe word formation processes; 4\. Illustrate simple and fairly complex sentences in English; 5\. Explain logical and critical reasoning skills for meaningful presentations; 6\. Describe an appreciable level of the art of public speaking and listening; 7\. Discuss components of simple and technical reports. **Learning Outcomes.** At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1\. identify possible sound patterns in the English Language; 2\. list notable Language skills; 3\. classify word formation processes; 4\. construct simple and fairly complex sentences in English; 5\. apply logical and critical reasoning skills for meaningful presentations; 6\. demonstrate an appreciable level of the art of public speaking and listening; 7\. write simple and technical reports. **Course Contents** 1\. Sound Patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics, and phonology). 2\. English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages,\ collocations). 3\. Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex). 4\. Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality, and, aspects of language use in everyday life, Concord). 6\. Logical and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Methods Logic and Syllogism, Inductive and Deductive\ Argument and Reasoning Methods, Analogy, Generalization and Explanations). 7\. Ethical considerations, Copyright Rules and Infringements. 8\. Writing Activities: (Pre-writing, Writing, Post Writing, Editing and Proofreading; Brainstorming,\ outlining, 9\. Paragraphing, Types of Writing and Summary, 10\. Essays and Letters 11\. Note making etc. Mechanics of writing Curriculum Vitae, Report writing. 12\. Comprehension Strategies: (Reading and types of Reading, Comprehension Skills, 3RsQ). Information and Communication Technology in Modern Language Learning. Language skills for effective communication. Major word formation processes. 13\. Writing and reading comprehension strategies, Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful\ presentations. 14\. Art of public speaking and listening. 15\. Examination