BBI 2423 ACADEMIC INTERACTION AND PRESENTATION Course Briefing Semester 1, 2019/2020

TEACHER’S INFORMATION NAME: MOHD RAFIE BIN SUHAIMI CONTACT DETAILS: 0193683266 TEACHER’S INFORMATION

PRE-REQUISITE PASSED BBI2422 OR MUET BAND 3/4

INTRODUCTION This course prepares students to speak confidently and fluently in academic interaction and presentation emphasising on the use of correct grammar, appropriate vocabulary and accurate language forms and expressions. Comprises of 3 main components: 1. Speaking Accurately (SA) 2. Group Discussion (GD) 3. Academic Presentation (AP)

Course Learning Outcomes (CO) Learning Outcomes (PO) Students are able to: PO1 PO2 PO4 1. Speak clearly and accurately in academic contexts (CS) ✓ 2. Use language appropriately in interactions (C5) 3. Prepare and deliver effective presentations (P4)

MATERIALS Textbook – RM18 (Buy from CALC) AP Lecture Notes (1-5)

ASSESSMENTS A. COURSEWORK (70%) ASSESSMENT PERCENTAGE DEADLINE 1 SA PORTFOLIO 10% 29 November 2019 2 GD PORTFOLIO & ASSESSMENT 30% 18 October 2019 3 AP PORTFOLIO & ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENTS CONT… B. FINAL EXAM ASSESSMENT PERCENTAGE FINAL EXAM (MCQ & Structured Questions) 30%

SPEAKING ACCURATELY (SA) Students learn the English sound system: 1. Identifying phonetic symbols (IPA) 2. Using correct syllable stress, sentence stress and intonation SPEAKING ACCURATELY (SA) *Works will be posted on weekly basis. *Works are to be submitted via www.Edmodo.com

SA PORTFOLIO WEEKLY SCHEDULE TOPIC 1-2 Task 1 - Phonetics 3 Task 2 - Syllable Stress 4 Task 3 - Final Past tense sounds 5 Task 4 - Final Plural Sounds 6 Task 5 - Sentence stress 7 Task 6 - Rising and Falling tones 8 Task 7 - Strong and weak forms 9 Task 8 - Phrasing 10 Task 9 - Reflection

Students learn appropriate skills in managing discussions: 1. Inviting opinions 2. Expressing opinions 3. Responding to opinions 4. Expressing agreement and disagreement 5. Keeping the discussion on track 6. Summarising and concluding discussion GROUP DISCUSSION (GD) *Must be done in a group of 3-5 members. *In the case that it is impossible for you to get fellow students as your group members, you may invite your friends (outsiders) as your group members.

ACADEMIC PRESENTATION (AP) Students prepare and deliver a good academic presentation: 1. Preparing the speech 2. Delivering the speech 3. Preparing visuals ACADEMIC PRESENTATION (AP)

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