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OUMH1203 Sample Assignment PDF
OUMH1203 Sample Assignment PDF
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This topic was chosen because of the issue government’s effort to assist unemployed
Graduate Training Scheme. The graduates already finish their study in tertiary education
but still have problems with the English language knowledge and communication skills.
The government believes that this programme will enhance graduates knowledge as
This assignment was conducting an interview with OUM’s students regarding the
important of mastering English language nowadays. Moreover, the question of what are
language standard needs to raise it among young people even teachers if Malaysian
wants to compete effectively in the global market. Beside, the changes in the education
system are driven this global market forces as well as leading to a need for the English
seem has no give the effect of English usage among Malaysian youngster which might
are deceived with the not enough input on the content of world class education facilities
and worsen by the teachers and lecturers are just as terrible as the English language
education level. It reveals by the Higher education minister that many lectures in public
education suggested intensive refresher courses in English for lecturers are needed for
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strengthen the foundation in English grammar among students for better proficient in
English.
basic skill needed by Malaysians to function effectively at the international level. The
issues arise from the need of Education should be in English due to Tun Dr Mahathir
Mohamad decided to use English language to teach mathematics and science since the
level of English had gone down. However, this approach seems not enough because of
both of these subjects not using the grammar heavily. Besides, English language only
practice in class because of the environment is not conducive to practicing the use of
English.
as in Japan,
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and Howerton (2007) English language learners (ELLs) is people who are learning to
hear, speak, read, and write a new language. Moreover, ELLs defines by Brow (2007) is
are nevertheless mainstreamed, except for the pull-out English as a second language
(ESL) class.
Many researchers had proposed technique and method how educators can helps
the ELLs to mastering second language. Swanson and Howerton (2007) proposed 20
ways in which teachers can influence the vocabulary acquisition of the students who are
ELLs due to believe the skills of vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension are
vocabulary skills to succeed in school. Johnson and Yeates (2006) concluded that
reading comprehension.
comprehensible reading materials, it will stimulate ELLs intellectual interests and help
Johnson and Yeates (2007) also highlighted that storybook reading with brief
vocabulary learning in young school-aged children. While Juzwik & Sherry (2007) founds
that potential aesthetic impact on readers and listeners, where by educators to present
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moral stances and lessons to students through stories of particular moments, rather than
3.0 METHOD
Data collected for this study is categories into two types which is the primary data
collection technique and the secondary data collection. The secondary data collection is
through reading of education references and published articles. While the primary data
researcher.
The method of data collection that was used in this study is face-to-face interview
with 10 OUM students on the second tutorial June, 17 2007. Some of the study was
Study Instrument was prepared based on the criteria needs in the guidelines
given enclose with the assignment question. The questionnaire was constructs using the
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before, data were collected were face-to-face interview with 10 OUM students.
Majority of the answer for the question about the state of English in Malaysia today are
in a fair state. 6 out of the respondent answered that the level of English today in
Malaysia is fair and only 4 out of 10 respondent answer as English is in the level good
standard. Therefore, from the finding, it indicates that the state of English in Malaysia is
fair.
All respondent are agreed that English language is necessary for every one in Malaysia.
However, 3 out of 10 respondents not give any reason for the necessary English for
every Malaysian. The reason why English is necessary for everyone in Malaysia is
English is language that use for international (global) communication, a lot of references
material is in English language and lastly, English language is additional skills that will
All the respondent give a respond on the third question that been ask. The main key in
the answer of the respondent is lack of push factor to learn English. Respondent thought
that problem using English in Malaysia is lack of language exposure, lack of parent
encouragement, the effect of Malay language still the main language that used, not
confident with their English and finally the culture and the environments influences.
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Only one of the respondents has no idea about how to implement English in Malaysia.
The others 9 respondents seem give their opinion how English can be implement in
Malaysia to rise up the state of English. The main problem in implementing English in
Malaysia is because of the attitude of Malaysian Their self which there are o shy to use
English even their know to speak in English. The respondent suggested that all subject
in Secondary and primary should change the Malay language into English Language,
culture and encourage (motivate) Malaysian to speak in English even broken English.
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5.0 CONCLUSION
This mini study that I have done conclude that the level of English in Malaysia is
still in fair level even though the Malaysia categorizes as developing country and has
been use English for very long time ago. People around seem aware the necessary of
mastering the English language as additional skills that will help them to cope with the
globalization trends. However, they seem not taking any alternative to upgrade their
English communication skills due to the negative attitude – shy and not confident with
their self.
push factors that will encourage Malaysia to use English in their daily communication.
achieve if Malaysian still depending the external factor such as the campaign of
government.
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