1. FBMK UPM 2012 1 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) MINI-PROJECT: SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT Paper Assignment (20% of course marks)

2. Question In order to learn to speak effectively in English as a second/foreign language, the speaker must be able to speak freely and as much as possible whenever s/he can. However, besides a lack of language proficiency in some cases, we must be mindful of various barriers and/or problems, especially in a multicultural context. Discuss this statement with reference to specific macro/micro contexts of spoken language use in a multicultural community, and taking into account speech needs in English on the national and/or international scene. FBMK UPM 2012 2 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

3. Question (cont’d…) Write a library research paper that answers the above question. Give suitable examples where appropriate. You are strongly encouraged to use the following content format, suggestions, and writing requirements. (See also no. pages per major section) Write a library research paper that answers the above question. Give suitable examples where appropriate. You are strongly encouraged to use the following content format, suggestions, and writing requirements. (See also no. pages per major section) FBMK UPM 2012 3 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

4. Content Format Cover (optional); Title page (title, writers’ names and matric. nos, programme/semester, course, name of lecturer, and date of submission); Table of contents Cover (optional); Title page (title, writers’ names and matric. nos, programme/semester, course, name of lecturer, and date of submission); Table of contents (Main Text Format follows) (Main Text Format follows) FBMK UPM 2012 4 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

5. Content & Format (cont’d…) 1.0INTRODUCTION (2-3 pages) 1.0INTRODUCTION (2-3 pages) 1.1Macro and micro functions of speech in the community (See BBI3213 module) 1.1Macro and micro functions of speech in the community (See BBI3213 module) 1.2Issues/problems (Questions to be listed may include: What are the English language speaking needs of Malaysians (and why)? What are the barriers to effective use of English in a multicultural community? How can we solve/reduce these problems?) 1.2Issues/problems (Questions to be listed may include: What are the English language speaking needs of Malaysians (and why)? What are the barriers to effective use of English in a multicultural community? How can we solve/reduce these problems?) FBMK UPM 2012 5 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

6. Content & Format (cont’d…) 1.3Purpose and scope of paper (To research and write a library paper to address above issues/problems; scope must cover aspects mentioned in project question) 1.3Purpose and scope of paper (To research and write a library paper to address above issues/problems; scope must cover aspects mentioned in project question) 1.4Definition of key terms 1.4Definition of key terms FBMK UPM 2012 6 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

7. Content & Format (cont’d…) 2.0ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPEAKING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS (Include subheadings as necessary e.g. 2.2.1 Education and Training) (4-6 pages) 2.0ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPEAKING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS (Include subheadings as necessary e.g. 2.2.1 Education and Training) (4-6 pages) 2.1Importance of English 2.1Importance of English 2.2Speaking Needs in a Variety of Areas (education, business, science and technology, social. International relations, etc) 2.2Speaking Needs in a Variety of Areas (education, business, science and technology, social. International relations, etc) FBMK UPM 2012 7 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

8. Content & Format (cont’d…) 2.3Problems and Barriers (lack of proficiency, exposure to English, ethnocentrism, racism, sexism, polarisation, indiscrimination, allness, etc.) 2.3Problems and Barriers (lack of proficiency, exposure to English, ethnocentrism, racism, sexism, polarisation, indiscrimination, allness, etc.) FBMK UPM 2012 8 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

9. Content & Format (cont’d…) 3.0SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN SPEAKING EFFECTIVELY (4-6 pages) 3.0SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN SPEAKING EFFECTIVELY (4-6 pages) 3.1Improving Proficiency in English 3.1Improving Proficiency in English 3.2Reducing Ethnocentrism 3.2Reducing Ethnocentrism 3.3………………………………….. etc 3.3………………………………….. etc FBMK UPM 2012 9 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

10. Content & Format (cont’d…) 4.0CONCLUSION (2 pages) 4.0CONCLUSION (2 pages) 4.1Summary of the Paper 4.1Summary of the Paper 4.2Conclusions 4.2Conclusions 4.2Implications and Suggestions for Further Research 4.2Implications and Suggestions for Further Research REFERENCES (list at least 10, including web-based resources) REFERENCES (list at least 10, including web-based resources) APPENDICES (if any, but must be referred to in paper) APPENDICES (if any, but must be referred to in paper) FBMK UPM 2012 10 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

11. Some Writing Requirements 1. The paper may be attempted in groups of up to four students or individually (though this might be a less desirable alternative). 2. Maximum length of paper: 20 A4 pages + front matter + back matter 3. Text must be typed or word-processed: 1.5 spacing for the main text; single spacing for References, Appendices, Endnotes etc.; Font-size for regular/body text and bold sub-headings: 11 or 12 points Times New Roman or Arial; major section headings: 14 points (bold) FBMK UPM 2012 11 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

12. Some Writing Requirements (cont’d…) 4. Important: Acknowledge your sources of information. Check with a textbook chapter or a journal article to see how references are documented. You can use any reference or bibliography system but be consistent throughout. Any sign of plagiarism will be severely dealt with in the grading of your work. Any sign of plagiarism will be severely dealt with in the grading of your work. FBMK UPM 2012 12 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

13. Deadline To reach UPME&T two (2) weeks before the BBI 3213 FINAL EXAMINATION First Semester 2012/2013 To reach UPME&T two (2) weeks before the BBI 3213 FINAL EXAMINATION First Semester 2012/2013 FBMK UPM 2012 13 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)