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Name and Course Code: DIE 1123 - Listening and Speaking

2. Synopsis: This course aims to develop students’ academic and general
listening and speaking skills as active participants, audience of
presentation as well as an effective discussion leader. Thus,
particular attention is given to the comprehension of lectures,
delivery of oral presentations, and participation in discussions.

3. Name(s) of academic staff: Mohd Amin Othman

4. Semester and year offered: Year 1, Semester 1
5. Credit value: 3
6. Prerequisite/co-requisite (if any): None
7. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

CLO 1: Comprehend and describe listening materials using pre, during and post listening
strategies in integrated activities
CLO 2: Respond appropriately to rhetorical questions asked.
CLO 3: Apply note-taking strategies effectively.
CLO 4: Develop speaking fluency and present ideas with confidence.
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8. Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching
Methods and Assessment:
Understand language concepts and effectively apply learned knowledge and skills in the
PLO1
functional areas of English relating to academic or profession.
PLO2 Develop and implement plans and controls for languages related areas.
PLO3 Understand and evaluate ethical issues and social responsibility.
PLO4 Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
PLO5 Critically evaluate, analyze and interpret data to solve problems and make good decisions.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of information technology and recognise the need to
PLO6
undertake lifelong learning.
Capability to perform assigned tasks, willingness to learn and the acquire knowledge
PLO7
(mental aptitude).
PLO8 Relate and exchange ideas to accomplish desired outcomes through teamwork.
PLO9 Communicate across organizational levels and motivate people to achieve goals.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) Teaching Assessment

Course Methods
Learning
Outcomes
(CLO) PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9

CLO 1 Lecture, Quiz

Tutorial, Assignment 1,
✓ ✓ Class Mid term Exam
Activity
CLO 2 Lecture, Assignment 2,
Tutorial,
✓ ✓ Class
Mid term Exam
Activity Final Examination
CLO 3 Lecture, Final Examination
Tutorial,
✓ ✓ Class
Activity
CLO 4 Lecture, Mid term Exam
Tutorial,
✓ ✓ Class
Final Examination
Activity
Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking “✓“ the appropriate box.
(This description must be read together with Standards 2.1.2, 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 in Area 2.)
9. Transferable Skills (if applicable):
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilised in other settings.)
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 SS1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
SS2 Communication Skills ✓
SS3 Teamwork Skills ✓
SS4 Values / Professionalism / Morality
SS5 Information management and lifelong learning
SS6 Entrepreneurial Skills
SS7 Leadership Skills ✓
10. Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT):

Teaching and Learning Activities Total SLT

Guided
Independent
Course Content Outline CLO* Learning
Guided Learning (F2F) Learning
(NF2F)
(NF2F)
e.g. e-Learning
L T P O
1 – Theme: Family, origin and CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
hometown CLO 2
 Use/describe visuals CLO 3
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for main
ideas
 Listening for detail
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
2 - Theme: Interests and CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
hobbies CLO 2
 Use/describe visuals CLO 3
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for main
ideas
 Listening for detail
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
3 - Theme: Social media and CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
communication CLO 2
 Use/describe visuals CLO 3
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for main
ideas
 Listening for detail
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,

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 those)
 Agreeing/disagreeing
 Comparison
4 – Theme: CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
CLO 2
Nature and environment
CLO 3
 Use/describe visuals CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for main
ideas
 Listening for detail
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
 Agreeing/disagreeing
 Comparison

Quiz
5 - Theme: Occupation/Career CLO 1 3 - - - - 1 4
CLO 2
 Use/describe visuals
CLO 3
 Interview for a survey CLO 4
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for reason
 Listening for opinion
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)

6 - Theme: Weather and global CLO 1 3 - - - - 1 4

climate CLO 2
CLO 3
 Use/describe visuals
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for definition
 Listening for facts and
figures
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)

7 – Theme: Commercial CLO 1 3 - - - - 1 4

advertising CLO 2
CLO 3
 Use/describe visuals
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for reason
 Listening for opinion
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
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 those)
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8 – Study Week
- - - - - - -
9 – Mid Term Examination
CLO 1 - - - - - - -
CLO 2
10 – Mid Term Semester Break
CLO 3
CLO 4
11 - Theme: Food and Health CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
 Use/describe visuals CLO 2
CLO 3
 Interview for a survey
CLO 4
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for definition
 Listening for facts and
figures
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
12 – Theme: Space travelling CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
 Use/describe visuals CLO 2
 Interview for a survey CLO 3
CLO 4
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for main
ideas
 Listening for detail
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
 Agreeing/disagreeing
 Comparison

Assignment 1
13 - Theme: Lifestyle CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
 Use/describe visuals CLO 2
CLO 3
 Interview for a survey
CLO 4
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for main
ideas
 Listening for detail
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
 Agreeing/disagreeing
 Comparison
CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
14 - Theme: Sports CLO 2
 Use/describe visuals CLO 3
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for definition
 Listening for facts and
figures
 Syllable stress

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  Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
15 - Theme: Animal CLO 2
 Use/describe visuals CLO 3
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for definition
 Listening for facts and
figures
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
16 - Theme: Transportation CLO 2
 Use/describe visuals CLO 3
CLO 4
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for reason
 Listening for opinion
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
17 – Theme: Festivals and CLO 2
celebration CLO 3
CLO 4
 Use/describe visuals
 Interview for a survey
 Understanding key
vocabulary
 Listening for main
ideas
 Listening for detail
 Syllable stress
 Sentence stress
 Intonation
 Stress in determiners
(this, that, these,
those)
 Agreeing/disagreeing
 Comparison

Assignment 2

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18 - Study Week
- - - - - - -
19 – Final Examination

Continuous Assessment CLO* Percentage (%) Total SLT

CLO 1
1 Quiz (10%) 9
CLO 1
2 Assignment 1 (10%) 9

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 3 CLO 2 Assignment 2 (10%) 9
CLO 1
4 CLO 2 Mid term examination (20%) 12
CLO4
CLO 2
5 CLO 3 Final Examination (40%) 25
CLO4
-
6 Attendance and Participation (10%) -

120
GRAND TOTAL SLT

L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face
*Indicate the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in Item 8.
11. Identify special requirement or resources to deliver the course (e.g., software, nursery, computer
lab, simulation room):
Classroom
References (include required and further readings, and should be the most current):

Required Reading
Author Date Title Publisher
Boyle, M. 2016 Skillful Level 3 Listening & Speaking Macmillan Education
Student's Book Pack (2nd edition)

Philpot, S. 2013 Headway Academic Skills: 2: Oxford University Press

Listening, Speaking, and Study Skills

Koneru, A. 2011 English Language Skills (1st Ed.) Mc Graw Hill (India)
CRaven, M. 2008 Cambridge English Skills Real Cambridge University Press
Listening and Speaking (Level 4)
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Further Reading
Author Date Title Publisher
Salehzadeh, J. 2005 Academic Listening Strategies: A University of Michigan Press
Guide to Understanding Lectures ELT
(Michigan Series In English For
Academic & Professional Purposes)
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Other additional information:
None