NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

GENERAL STUDIES
IN
USE OF ENGLISH II

CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH
MARITIME ACADEMY OF NIGERIA, ORON

MAY, 2017
Produced by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
Plot B, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna Nigeria.

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FOREWORD

The National Policy on Education requires that all students enrolled in higher institutions
should, as part of a general programme of all-round development, take courses in the history
of ideas, philosophy of knowledge, or some other suitable course(s) as may be determined, in
order to reduce the widespread ignorance among Nigerian groups about each other and about
themselves. All programmes should include courses in social organization, customs, culture
and history of our various peoples. In addition, it is a sound educational policy for all
graduates of post-secondary education to be able to communicate well in English language
both verbally and in writing.

For the polytechnic system, the Board has included a general education component in the
curriculum of each programme in order to achieve these objectives. The general education
courses account for 10 to 15% of the total number of hours allocated to each programme.

This publication sets out the contents of the various courses intended to improve students’
knowledge of English, and the social, political and economic environment in which they shall
live and work and make useful contributions as worthy citizens. The English and
Communication components have recently been reviewed in response to the feedback received
from the polytechnics.

As the courses are to be taught in the General studies Department, their code numbers are
indicated in the curriculum table of the appropriate programme. Hence this publication is a
companion volume to all the ND and HND curricula and course specifications issued by the
Board.

The courses have been structured in units in line with the provisions of the National Policy on
Education which makes it mandatory for all institutions to introduce the credit unit system
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that allows for the transfer of credits from one institution to another similar institution. Also,
the content of each course has been spelt out in behavioural objectives to enhance the
articulation process if the transfer of credit between institutions is to be meaningful and
acceptable to all institutions; and for employers to know the behaviour of diplomats seeking
entry level employment in industry.

The Board’s policy that the institutions which run the programme should initiate the new
curriculum based on the guidelines issued by the Board was fully implemented. Critique and
review workshops in which representatives of the academic community, professional bodies,
employers and practitioners were present also took place.

I wish to express my deep appreciation to the Council of Heads of Technological Institutions

(COHEADS) for initiating the drafts, the academic community, Employers’ Associations etc.
for their very valuable contributions to these course specifications.

Dr. Masa’udu Adamu Kazaure, mni

Executive Secretary
(NBTE)

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INTRODUCTION

Nigeria has reached a critical stage in its development. It is now forced, through economic,
social and moral constraints, to decide whether to fully take over the reins of technical
development and training or to continue to import technology and technical expertise.

It appears that the country has opted to lead, rather than to be led. For the country to
accomplish such a feat, great concentration must be placed on the development of
technological know-how. We in the Polytechnics are a key in the process that is to follow, for
through our doors will pass those people who will become the technological back-bone of the
nation. We firmly believe that to have a strong technical force, we must instil in our students
(the future leaders):

i. A belief that there is value in general education;

ii. That general education helps students to acquire an understanding of society and the
place of the individual within it;

iii. A conviction that the hallmark of an educated person is a critical mind in the sense of
the capacity to test and challenge previous assumptions and new ideas, and equip
him with the skills and ability to survive in the environment in which he finds himself;

iv. A strong commitment to the principle that, in a complex and technological society, an
educational institution cannot be insensitive to the need of its students for
professional training that will best benefit them and the nation;

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 v. That a higher education must provide students with a breadth of knowledge and
sensitivity to weigh ethical and moral issues and form values and life goals;

To attain these goals, in accordance with the new mood of the nation, we must incorporate a
strong general studies base into our technical presentation of courses. This is necessary,
especially in a society such as ours, where insensitivity to our fellowman and the acquisition
of profit at all costs, have become prevalent. We adhere to the principle that a good engineer
or technologist (in any area) must be aware of his obligations and responsibilities to the
society and must be given the opportunity to be so sensitized. An engineer who is not aware of
the ethics of his profession can never perform at the level this nation now requires. A medical
technologist who has never been made aware of the social illness will not be the best
technologist – and now we must seek out the best, as we are about fashioning and
strengthening a nation.

In accordance with the beliefs stated, we have created and written this syllabus for General
Studies at the ND and HND levels.

GOALS:

The goals of the General Studies programme at ND and HND levels are:

1. To provide a broad-based education designed to sharpen students’ communication skills,

their realization of the need for cross-fertilization of ideas and the inter-relatedness of the
various disciplines as well as bridging the gap between what would have been otherwise
two separate cultures, i.e. the literary and the scientific;

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 2. To inculcate the idea of national loyalty and understanding based on an awareness of
the nation’s roots and cultural antecedents, thus enabling students to come to grip with
our societal morals, national aspirations, values and problems;

3. To produce a citizenry conscious of its role in a wider world, proud of its antecedents and
prepared for effective leadership role in diversified fields in the society, thereby ensuring
a positive contribution to national integration and greatness.

GUIDES TO THE USE OF THE SYLLABUS

In order to achieve the goals spelt out for the General studies programme in the National
Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Polytechnics and similar institutions in the country,
all National Diploma and Higher National Diploma students shall take the courses provided in
English Language and Communication compulsorily. The details are as follows:

1. GNS 101 and 102 are for the first and second semesters of ND I, respectively;

2. GNS 201 and 202 are for the first and second semesters of ND II, respectively;

3. GNS 301 and 302 are for the first and second semesters of HNDI, respectively;

4. GNS 401 and 402 are for the first and second semesters of HND II, respectively.

In addition MAC III, MAC 112, MAC 211 and MAC 212 should be taught by lecturers with at
least a first degree in English. MAC 362, MAC 412 and TRP and 311 should be taught by
lecturers with at least a first degree in English in conjunction with lecturers in the department
of Mass Communication or Town Planning, as the case may be.
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Furthermore, materials for comprehension, topics for essay writing and topics for report
writing should be taken from the student’s field of specialization in order to reflect English for
Specific Purposes (ESP) perspective in the syllabus.

The Social Science and History courses provided in the syllabus are for the technology and
science based students while the science courses are for the social science and management
students after NDI.

GNS III and GNS 121 are however mandatory for all ND students (Science, Technology and
Engineering inclusive) and should be taken in the first and second semesters of NDI. GNS 228
is for all students, while GNS 313, GNS323 and GNS 413 are for Engineering students.
Note that the choice of courses to offer should be guided by the need to broaden the student’s
knowledge and skill. The General studies courses taken should enhance the student’s
understanding of his environment as well as the practice of his skill.

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PROGRAMME: GENERAL STUDIES CODE: GNS I01 CREDIT HOURS: 2 HR
COURSE TITLE: USE OF ENGLISH PRE-REQUISITE THEORETICAL:
LANGUAGE I HOURS/WEEK
SEMESTER 1ST PRACTICAL:
GOAL: This course is designed to provide the student with the language skills which will
enable him to cope effectively with the challenges of his course, to use English Language
effectively in the practice of his chosen profession as well as interact with others in the
society.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Know the nature of language.

2. Understand the basic rules of grammar.
3. Learn the essential qualities of paragraphs,
4. Acquire appropriate study skills.
5. Appreciate literary works in English.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA BOAT/SHIP BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: CODE: GNS Credit Unit: CONTACT HOURS: 2
101 2.0
GOAL: To provide the necessary study skills in the use of English Language
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 1.0: Develop appropriate study skills.
THEORETICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT

Wk Specific Teachers’ Learning Specific Teachers’ Evaluation

Learning Activities Resources Learning Activities
Outcome Outcome
1-3 Study Skills

1.1 Explain the ➢ Define note Whiteboard Demonstrate Guide, Class work,
necessity for taking/making. Marker good note taking supervise Assignment
acquiring good ➢ Explain the Textbooks skills in English. and correct and Test.
note taking/ importance of Projector students’
making note Dictionary activities.
techniques. taking/making. Reference
Books,
1.2 List the Discuss different Library List the methods
methods methods of note of note
of note-taking/ taking/making. taking/making
making. in English.

1.3 Use the Explain the use of Use the

dictionary dictionary. dictionary
correctly. correctly .

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 1.4 List Expose students Locate
information to sources of information in
sources in the library the sources
Library. information. listed in 1.4
above.

1.5 Identify good Explain good Practice good

reading habits. reading habits. reading habits.

1.6 Explain the Enumerate the ➢ Explain the

different methods different methods different
of reading, viz., of reading. methods of
scan, skim etc. reading.
➢ Use the
different
methods of
reading
explained in
1.6 above.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 2.0 Know the nature of Language
4-5 Language
2.1 Define the Explain the Textbooks Explain the Guide, Class work,
concept of concept of Overhead concept of supervise assignment,
language. language. Projector Language. and correct test.
Tape recorder students’
CD etc activities.

2.2 List the List and explain State the

characteristics of the characteristics
language. characteristics of language.
of language.

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2.3 Explain the Explain the four Apply the four
four language language skills language skills
skills, viz., in their in their order.
speaking, listening, appropriate
writing, reading. order.

2.4 State the Explain the State the

functions of functions of functions of
language. language. Language.

2.5 List the uses of Explain uses of State the uses

English Language English of English
in Nigeria, e.g. as Language in Language in
the language of Nigeria. Nigeria.
research,
government,
commerce etc.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 3.0 Understand the basic rules of grammar
Grammatical
Conventions

3.1 Define Explain Textbooks Define Guide, Class work,

grammar grammar. Overhead grammar. supervise assignment,
Projector and correct test.
Tape recorder students’
CD etc. activities.

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3.2 List parts of Explain parts of Enumerate
speech. speech. parts of speech.

3.3 Explain the use Analyse the use Identify parts of

of parts of speech of parts of speech in
in sentences. speech in sentences. Use
sentences. parts of speech
appropriately in
sentences.

3.4 List Explain List

punctuation punctuation punctuation
marks. marks. marks.

“
3.5 Enumerate the Explain the uses ➢ Enumerate
uses of of punctuation the uses of
punctuation marks. punctuation
marks. marks.
➢ Punctuate
given
sentences
paragraphs
and
passages.

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3.8 Explain Define ➢ Identify
affixation. Affixation. prefixes and
suffixes.
➢ Form words
with suffixes
and affixes.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE 4.0 Know the essential qualities of paragraphs.

Paragraphing

4.1 Define a Explain Textbooks ➢ Define

paragraph. paragraphing. Overhead paragraph. Guide, Class work,
Projector ➢ Identify the supervise Assignment,
Tape recorder number of and correct Test
CD/DVD etc. paragraphs students’
in a given activities.
passage.

4.2 Name the parts Explain the Identify the

of a paragraph, viz., parts of a parts of a
topic sentence, paragraph. paragraph in a
development, and passage.
conclusion/
transition.

4.3 List the Explain the Identify the

thematic qualities thematic thematic
of a paragraph, viz qualities of qualities of a
unity, coherence paragraph. paragraph.
and emphasis.

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4.4 Enumerate Explain List methods of
methods of methods of paragraph
paragraph paragraph development.
development viz: development.
Example, definition, Write specific
comparison, paragraphs to
contrast etc. illustrate 4.2
and 4.4.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 5.0 Appreciate literary works in English.
Literature in
English Textbooks
5.1 Define Explain the Projector Define Guide, Class work,
Literature. concept of White Board Literature. supervise Assignments,
Literature. Marker and correct Test
Internet students’
Tape recorder activities.
CD/DVD etc.
5.2 Trace the Explain the Trace the
development of development of development of
literature. Literature. Literature.

5.3 List the Explain the List some

functions of functions of functions of
Literature. Literature. Literature.

5.4 Differentiate Explain the Differentiate

between the literary genres of between the
genres. Literature. literary genres.

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5.5 Enumerate the ➢ Explain the ➢ List the
terminology of terminology terminology
prose fiction, e.g., of prose. of prose.
plot setting,
characterization
etc.

5.6 Explicate a Present ➢ Answer

novel. questions in a questions on
given novel a given
and assign novel.
characters to ➢ Role play the
the students. characters in
the novel.

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PROGRAMME: GENERAL COURSE CODE: GNS CREDIT HOURS: 2
STUDIES 102
COURSE: Communication in PRE-REQUISITE: 101 THEORETICAL:
English 1 HOURS/WEEK 30Hours

COURSE MAIN AIM/GOAL: This course is designed to enable students acquire the
necessary communication skills, know the techniques of correspondence and comprehend
written materials.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: On completion of this course, the student should:

1.0 Understand the concept of communication.

2.0 Know how to make oral presentations.
3.0 Know the essential elements of correspondence.
4.0 Apply the rules of comprehension and interpretation

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 PROGRAMMES GENERAL STUDIES
COURSE: Communication in English CH/CU HOURS: 2
GOAL:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1.0: Understand the concept of communication
COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENT
THEORETICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT
WEEK SPECIFIC TEACHER’S RESOURCE SPECIFIC TEACHER’S EVALUATION
LEARNING ACTIVITIES LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES
Communication:

1.1 1.1 Define Explain Textbooks Define Guide, Class work,

communication. Communication. Projects Communication supervise and Assignments
DVD/CD Players correct and
White Board & students’ Test
Marker activities.
1.2 Analyse the Describe the Internet Analyse the
process of process of process of
communication. communication. communication.

1.3 Enumerate Enumerates the Mention the

the purposes of purposes of purposes of
communication. communication. communication.

1.4 Explain the Explain the Identify the

relationship relationship relationship
between between between
communication communication communication
and language. of language. and language.
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 1.5 Explain the Discuss the Highlight the
impact of impact of impact of
interference on interference on interference on
communication communication communication at
at various levels, at various levels various levels.
e.g., phonological, e.g.
syntactic etc. phonological
syntactic etc.

1.6 Define code- Explain code Discuss with

mixing, code- mixing, code relevant examples
switching and switching and code, mixing, code
dissonance in dissonance in switching and
communication. communication. dissonance in
communication
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 2.0: Know how to make oral presentations.
Oral
Presentations:
2.1 Label a Draw and label Charts, pictures, Draw and label the Guide, Class work
diagram of the a diagram of the DVD/CD player organs of speech . supervise and Assignments
organs of organs of textbooks, correct and
speech. speech. whiteboard students’ Test.
marker, activities.
projector,
2.2 Describe the Explain the CD/DVD Explain the
functions of the functions of the Internet functions of the
organs in 2.1 organs of organs of speech.
above speech in
in speech speech
production. production.

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2.3 Identify the Explain the Pronounce
phonemes of phonemes of correctly all the
English. English. phonemes of
English.

2.4 Pronounce Pronounce and Pronounce and

correctly by differentiate make distinctions
making between the between the
distinctions different different consonant
between the consonant and and vowels sounds
different sound vowels sounds. of English.
contrasts in the
consonantal and
vowel systems of
English.

2.5 Explain the Enumerate the ➢ State the

principles of principles of principles of
effective effective effective
speaking, viz, speaking by speaking.
correct use of exposing ➢ Read fluently.
stress, rhythm, students to the ➢ Make short
and intonation correct use of speeches.
patterns. stress, rhythm
and intonation
patterns.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 3.0: Know the essential elements of correspondence
Correspondence:

3.1 List the various Explain the Textbooks Write letters, Guide, Class work
types of various types of Projects memos, circulars, supervise and Assignments
correspondence correspondence, DVD/CD notices etc. correct and
e.g. letter letters, memo, Players students’ Test
(informal, circular, notices.White activities.
semiformal & Board &
formal) memo, Marker
circular etc Internet
Samples of
letters,
3.2 Differentiate Explain informal, memo, Write informal
between semi-formal and circulars semi-formal and
informal, semi- formal letter. etc. formal letters.
formal, formal,
semi-formal and
formal letters.

3.3 Explain the Explain the Write letters

various parts of a various parts of paying attention
letter. a letter: writer’s to the various
address, date, parts of the
recipient’s formal letter.
address,
salutation,
subject, body,
complimentary
close, signature,
full name of

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 writer,
designation
(recently, phone
number, email).

3.4 Explain the style Discuss the style Write formal and
suitable for suitable for informal letters
formal and formal and paying attention
informal letters. informal letters. to style.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 4.0: Apply the rules of comprehension and interpretation

4.1 Identify main Explain main ideas Textbooks, ➢ Identify main
ideas in a given from given passages. CD/DVD ideas from Guide, correct Class work
passage. Players, given passages. and assess Assignments
Projectors, ➢ Differentiate students’ and
White the main idea work. Test
board from the details
marker in a given
Internet. passage.
➢ Use main idea
to anticipate
specific details
in a given
passage.
➢ Identify
relationship
patterns of
ideas in a given
passage.

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4.2 Draw Explain how Draw conclusions
conclusions students can draw from given
from available conclusions from passages.
information. available
information.

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PROGRAMME: GENERAL STUDIES COURSE CODE: GNS CREDIT HOURS: 2Hrs/Wk
201
COURSE: USE OF ENGLISH II
SEMESTER: FIRST
CODE: GNS 201
UNITS: 2.0 PRE-REQUISITE: 102 PRACTICALS:

COURSE MAIN AIM/GOAL: This course is designed to consolidate the student’s competence in
the use of English. At the end of the course the student should understand the rules and
techniques of English grammar and perform well in the use of the language.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course the student should:

1.0 Understand the rules of grammar.

2.0 Write good essays.

3.0 Comprehend the difference between denotative and connotative uses of words.

4.0 Understand the techniques of comprehension and summary writing.

5.0 Appreciate literature in English.

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General Objective: 1.0 Understand the rules of grammar.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Objectives Teacher Activity Resources Specific Teacher’s Evaluation
Learning Activities
Outcomes
Grammatical Rules

1.1 Define phrase. Explain phrase. Text books Define phrase. Assist Class work,
White board Supervise, Assignments
1.2 Identify the types of Explain types of Marker Identify phrases Guide and and Tests
phrases, e.g. noun, phrases. Projector in given sentence Correct
phrase, adjectival CD students’
phrase etc. activities

1.3 Define clause. Explain the clause ➢ Define the

with examples. clause.
➢ Identify
various
clauses in
given
sentences.

1.4 Define sentence. Explain sentence Define sentence.

with examples.

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1.5 Identify the Explain with ➢ Identify types
different types of examples, the of sentences.
sentences e.g. different types of ➢ construct
simple sentences. sentences.
compound,
complex and
compound-
complex.

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General Objective: 2.0 Write good essays.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Objectives Teacher Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s Evaluation
Activity Outcomes Activities
Essay:
1.1 List the different Explain withTextbooks, ➢ Define essay, list the Assist Class work
types of essay. relevant White different types of Supervise, Assignment
examples theboard, essay. Guide and Tests
different typesMarker, ➢ Identify the features of Correct
of essay. Project, each type of essay students’
CD/DVD listed in 2.1. above. activities
➢ Generate/gather
relevant information
on a given topic.
➢ Draw up a good
outline.
➢ Write a good essay on
a given topic.
General Objective: 3.0 Comprehend the difference between denotative and connotative uses of words.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Teacher Activity Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives Outcomes Activities
Denotations and
Connotations

3.1 Define the Explain Textbooks, ➢ Define denotation. ➢ Assist

term denotation. denotation with White ➢ Identify words used Supervise,
examples. board, denotatively. Guide and
Marker, Correct
Project, students’
CD/DVD activities.

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 3.2 Explain the Explain ➢ Define connotation ➢ Provide
term connotation with with examples. sentences
Connotation. examples. ➢ Use words
connotatively.
➢ Distinguish between
denotative and
connotative usage.
General Objective: 4.0 Understanding the techniques of comprehension and summary writing.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Teacher Activity Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives Outcomes Activities
Assist Class work
4.1 Define ➢ Explain the Textbooks, ➢ Define Supervise, Assignments
comprehension concept of White comprehension. Guide and Tests
comprehension. board, ➢ Answer questions on Correct
➢ Give hints on Marker, passages read. students’
answering Project, activities.
questions on CD/DVD
comprehension
passages.

4.2 Define Explain summary. ➢ Define summary.

summary ➢ Write within a
writing. specified length, good
summary of given
passages.
➢ Give contextual
explanation to
statements from the
texts used.

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General Objective: 5.0 Appreciate literature in English.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Objectives Teacher Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s Evaluation
Activity Outcomes Activities
Literature in English

5.1 Define drama. Explain Textbooks, Define drama.

drama with White Direct Class work
examples. board, Demonstrate Assignments
Marker, Guide Tests
5.2 Explain the types of Explain types Project, ➢ List the types of Supervise
drama. E.g. comedy, of drama with CD/DVD drama. Correct
tragedy, tragic-comedy examples. ➢ Role play. Produce
farce, burlesque,
opera.
➢ List the terminologies
5.3 .Explain the List the of drama.
terminology of drama, terminologies ➢ Explain the
e.g. act, resolution, Explain the terminologies of drama.
conflict, soliloquy. terminologies ➢ Give examples of the
with terminologies from the
examples. reading texts.

5.4 Distinguish between Explain with ➢ Define radio drama.

radio and television examples the ➢ Define television
drama. differences drama.
between radio ➢ Discuss the
and television characteristics of both
drama. radio and television
drama.
➢ Role play

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 ➢ Answer essay
questions in a given
drama text.

PROGRAMME: GENERAL STUDIES

COURSE: COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH II SEMESTER: SECOND CREDIT
HOURS: 2Hrs/wk
CODE: GNS 202 THEORY:
UNITS: 2.0 PRE-REQUISITE: GNS PRACTICALS:
201
COURSE GOAL: This course is designed to equip the student with the necessary level of competence and
proficiency to enable him adapt to his professional environment. At the end of this course the student should
be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both general and specific situations.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course the student should:

1.0 Understand the registers.

2.0 Apply the principles of correspondence.
3.0 Apply the principles of writing for publication.
4.0 Write a report.

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General Objective: 1.0 Understand the registers.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Teacher’s Activity Resources Specific Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives Learning Activities
Outcomes
Register:
1.1Define Explain the meaning Textbooks Define registers. Guide, lead, Class work,
registers. of registers. Journals supervise and Assignments
Internet assess and Tests.
Projector students’
1.2 List factors Explain the factors White board List the factors activities.
influencing that influence marker that influence
register, viz., field registers. CD/DVD registers.
(profession), mode
(speech or writing),
tenor (relationship
between the
interacting
parties).

1.3 List some Explain some List some

items of register registers found in registers found
peculiar to the students’ in different
different professions. profession.
professions.

1.4 State Explain the use of Identify

appropriate uses jargons. registers in a
of jargon. given passage.

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General Objective: 2.0 Apply the Principles of Correspondence.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Teacher Activity Resources Specific Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives Learning Activities
Outcomes
4-7 Correspondence:

2.1 Describe Explain the Textbooks Describe Guide, lead, Class work,
different types of different types of Journals different types supervise and Assignment
business letters business letters. Internet of business assess students’ s and Tests.
e.g., applications, Projector letters. activities.
enquiries, White board
invitations and marker
complaints, with CD/DVD
their replies.

2.2 Identify Explain the ➢ Identify the

suitable language suitable suitable
languages for for specific types language for
specific types of of letter, with a specific
letters. appropriate type of letter.
examples. ➢ Use the
identified
languages to
write
different
types
business
letters.

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 General Objective: 3.0 Apply the Principle of Writing for Publication.
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Teacher Activity Resources Specific Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives Learning Activities
Outcomes
Writing for
Publication:

3.1 List techniques Explain the Textbooks List the Guide, lead, Class work,
of writing for techniques of Journals techniques. supervise and Assignments
publication. writing for Internet assess students’ and Test
publication. Projector activities.
Whiteboard
marker
3.2 Identify Analyse published CD/DVD ➢ Identify
published essays essays of literary Magazines published
of literary value. value. Newspapers essays.
➢ Analyse
published
essays.
➢ Write essays
on topical and
current
issues.

3.3 State the Explain the ➢ State the

development of development of stages of
ideas in a given ideas in a given development
article. article. of ideas.
➢ Write good

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 articles for
publication

General Objective: 4.0 Write a report.

Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Teacher Activity Resources Specific Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives (Theory) Learning Activities
Outcomes
11-12 Reports:

4.1 Define Explain reports. Textbooks Define report. Guide, lead, Class work
report. Journals supervise and Assignments
Internet assess
4.2List the types Explain the types Projector List the types students’
of report. of report. Whiteboard of report. activities.
marker
4.3 Enumerate Explain the uses CD/DVD Mention the
uses of report. of report. uses of report.

4.4 List the Explain the Mention the

characteristics of characteristics of characteristics
a good report. report e.g of a good
objectivity, style report.
etc.

4.5 Outline the Explain the stages Outline the

stages of writing a of writing a report. stages of
report. writing a
report.

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4.5 Evaluate a Analyse a report. ➢ Analyse a
given report. given
report.
➢ Write a
report.

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Programme: General Studies Course Code: GNS 301 Credit Hours: 30
Course: Use of English III Pre-Requisite: GNS 202 Theoretical: Hours/week: 2
Semester: 1 Semester
st Practical:
Course Main Aim/ Goal: This course is intended to further improve the student’s level of proficiency
and competence in language use. It is designed to increase the student’s ability to master and
manipulate the various language skills of a higher level
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
On completion of this course the student should:

1.0 Know how to construct good sentences

2.0 Apply the basic principles of logic
3.0 Write different types of essays
4.0 Appreciate literature in English

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Programme: General Studies
Course: Use of English III Course Code: GNS 301 CH/CU Hour: 2
Goal: This course is intended to further improve the student’s level of proficiency and competence in
language use. It is designed to increase the student’s ability to master and manipulate the various language
skills of a higher level
General Objectives 1.0: Know how to construct good sentences
Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Learning Teacher’s Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives Activities Outcomes Activities
1
1.1 List the different Explain Textbooks Define types of Guide Class work
types of different types Projector sentence. Supervise Assignment
sentences. of sentences. White Board and Test
Marker Correct
Internet students
1.2 Define the parts Explain the CD/DVD State the different activities.
of a sentences. parts of a types of sentences.
sentences.
Identify the parts
1.3 Define tenses. Explain of a sentence.
tenses.
Identify tenses.
1.4 List the various Explain the
tenses. various
tenses.
Construct
1.5 Define concord. Explain sentences in the
concord. various tenses.
➢ List types of
1.6 Explain type of Analyse type concord e.g.

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 concord. of concord. Grammatical,
Notional and
Proximity.
➢ Explain types of
concord.

1.7 Apply the rules Explain the Apply the rules of

of concord in rules of concord in
sentence concord in sentence
construction. sentence construction.
construction.
Week Specific Learning Teacher’s Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s Evaluation
Objectives Activities Outcomes Activities
General Objectives 2.0: Apply the basic principles of logic
Logic:
2.1Define Logic. Explain the Textbooks Explain the Guide Class work
concept of Projector concept of logical Supervise Assignment
logical White Board thinking. Correct and Test
thinking. Marker students
Internet activities.
2.2 State the basic Explain the CD/DVD State the basic
principles of logic, basic principles of logic
viz, form, principles of viz. form, validity
validity and logic and argument.
argument.

2.3 State the Explain the Apply the

principles of principles of principles of logic
logic to logic to to distinguish facts
distinguish fact distinguish from opinion.
from opinion. facts from
opinion.

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2.4 Define Explain Define reasoning.
reasoning. reasoning.
Mention types of
2.5 Mention types of Explain types reasoning.
reasoning. of reasoning.

➢ Differentiate
2.6 Apply the Differentiate between
principles of between deductive and
logic in deductive deductive and inductive
and inductive inductive reasoning.
reasoning. reasoning. ➢ Apply the
principles of
logic (deductive
and inductive in
given work.

2.7 Define premise Explain ➢ Define premise.

as a Step premise as a ➢ Define
towards step towards conclusion.
conclusion. conclusion. ➢ Use premise to
arrive at a
conclusion.
➢ State the
relationship
between
premise and
conclusion.

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General Objectives 3.0: Write different types of essays
Essays
Textbooks Guide Class work
3.1 Define essay. Explain essay. Projector Define essay. Supervise Assignment
White Board Correct and Test
Marker students
Internet activities.
CD/DVD
3.2 List the types of Differentiate Explain the
essays. between the types of essay.
types of
essays.

3.3 State the Explain the State the

characteristic of characteristics characteristics of
each type in of each type of each type of
3.2. essay. essay.

3.4 Explain the Explain the ➢ State the

logical order logical order logical order
of presentation, of of
e.g presentation. presentation.
chronological, ➢ Write essays
spatial, (Expository,
general-to- argumentative)
specific, etc.
specific-to-
general,
alternation,
inductive,
deductive, etc.

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General Objectives 4.0: Appreciate literature in English
Literature:

4.1 Define the term Explain the Textbooks Define the term Guide Class work
Literature. term Projector literature. Supervise Assignment
literature. White Board Correct and Test
Marker students
4.2 List the genres of Explain the Internet State the genres activities.
Literature. genres of CD/DVD of literature.
literature.

4.3 Define the Explain the Mention the

terminology of terminology of terminology of
poetry e.g. poetry. poetry.
rhyme, rhythm,
enjambment, etc.

4.4 Explain given Analyse given Analyse given

poems. poems. poems. Answer
essay questions
on poetry.

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PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
COURSE TITLE: COURSE CODE: UNIT: 2 CONTACT HOURS: 2 HOURS/ WEEK
COMMUNICATION IN GNS 302
ENGLISH III
THEORETICAL: 2 HOURS / WEEK
SEMESTER 1 PRE-REQUISITE: PRACTICAL/TUTORIAL:
GNS 301

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: On completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.0 Acquire the principles and practice of written communication.

2.0 Comprehend more difficult reading materials.
3.0 Apply the procedure for writing project reports

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PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
COURSE:COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH III COURSE CODE: GNS 302 CONTACT HOURS: 2 hours
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: 1.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
THEORETICAL CONTENTS PRACTICAL CONTENTS
WEEK/S SPECIFIC TEACHER’S RESOURCES SPECIFIC TEACHER’S EVALUA
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (THEORETICAL/ LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OBJECTIVE PRACTICAL) OUTCOME
1 Written
Communication

1.1 State the Explain the CD/DVD, State the Guide Class
principles of letter principles of letter Projector, white principles of letter Supervise Assignm
writing: e.g. No writing. board marker, writing with Direct and and Test
Abbreviation, formal reading materials, examples. correct
language, samples of students work
Objectivity, No memos, circulars, and activities.
Ambiguity, No letters and text
Sentiments etc books.

1.2 List the Explain the Identify the

components of a components of a component of a
business letter. business letter formal or business
letter.

1.3 Explain the Differentiate

Define a memo. differences between between a letter
Define a letter . a memo and a letter. and a memo.

1.4 Identify different Prepare a portfolio of Write letters of

presentation correspondence appointment,

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 techniques. using different dismissal,
presentation commendation,
techniques. queries,
condolence,
congratulation
etc. applying the
different
presentation
techniques.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: 2.0 COMPREHEND MORE DIFFICULT READING MATERIALS
Comprehension

2.1 Define expository Explain passages CD/DVD, Read passages of Guide Class work, Te
and argumentative of expository and Projector, white expository and Supervise, Assignments.
writing. argumentative board marker, argumentative Direct and
essays. reading writing. Correct.
materials,
2.2 Read passages of Expose the Newspapers,
expository and students to logical Magazines and Explain passages of
argumentative thinking and other expository and
writing. reasoning. periodicals. argumentative
writings.

2.3 Identify the logic Ask essay ➢ Answer essay

in the passages in questions on questions on
2.2. passages. given passages.
➢ Trace the logic in
the passages
above.

2.4 Define fact. Explain fact Define fact.

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 2.5 Define opinion. ➢ Explain ➢ Define opinion
opinion ➢ Differentiate
➢ Explain the between facts
difference and opinion.
between facts
and opinion.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: 3.0 APPLY THE PROCEDURE FOR WRITING PROJECT REPORTS
Project Report Guide Class works, T
Supervise, and Assignme
3.1 Define Project Define Project CD/DVD, Define Project Report. lead and
Report. Report. Projector, white correct
board and students
3.2 List the Explain the marker, Mention the activities.
characteristics of a characteristics of reading characteristics of a
project report, viz, a project report. materials, project report.
part, format, style. Present sample sample project. Select a suitable topic
topics for a project for a project report
report. from a given list.

3.3 Select a suitable Explain methods Mention methods f

topic for a project of gathering data gathering data from
report. from primary, primary, secondary
secondary and and tertiary sources.
tertiary sources.

3.4 Identify methods Explain the use of Define reference

of gathering data reference materials use
from primary, materials in data reference materials for
secondary and collection gathering data.
tertiary sources.
Identify appropriate

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3.5 Define reference Explain different citation and
material. citation styles. documentation styles
e.g. APA, MLA.

3.6 Identify reference Explain different State the procedure

materials for procedure for for writing a project
gathering data. writing a project report.
report.

3.7 Identify Explain the Identify the

appropriate citation procedure for appropriate procedure
and documentation writing a project for writing a project
styles, e.g. APA, MLA report using, report.
appropriate
numbering,
ranking and
phrases.

3.8 State the Present samples Write short notes on

procedure for writing of project report. numbering, ranking
a project report. and phrasing in
project reporting.
3.9 Define Explain project Write an outline of a
numbering, ranking report project report, using
and phrasing in presentation. appropriate
project report numbering, ranking
writing. and phasing.

3.10 Present a ➢ Write a project

project report. report.

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 ➢ Present a
project report
orally.

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PROGRAMME: GENERAL STUDIES COURSE CODE: 401 CREDIT HOURS:2
COURSE: COMMUNICATION PRE- THEORETICAL: THEORTICAL:
IN ENGLISH IV REQUISITE: HOURS/WEEK HOURS/WEEK
302 30Hours
SEMESTER: PRACTICAL
COURSE MAIN AIM/GOAL: At the end of this course the students is expected to be fully equipped to fit into all
establishments requiring extensive use of communication skills for general and specific purposes.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: On completion of this course, the student should:

1.0 Comprehend the theory and practice of communication.

2.0 Know the concept of organisational communication

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PROGRAMMES: GENERAL STUDIES
COURSE: COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH IV COURSE CODE: 401 CH/CU HOURS: 2.0
GOAL: At the end of this course the students is expected to be fully equipped to fit into all establishments
requiring extensive use of communication skills for general and specific purposes
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1.0: Comprehend the theory and practice of communication
COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENT
THEORETICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT
WEEK SPECIFIC TEACHER’S RESOURCE SPECIFIC TEACHER’S EVALUATION
LEARNING ACTIVITIES LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES
1-6 Theory and
Practice of
Communication

1.1Define Explain Textbooks Define Guide Class work

communication. Communication.
Projector communication. Supervise Assignment
White Board Correct and Test
Marker students
Internet activities.
1.2 Describe in Analyse in CD/DVD Describe in
details, the details, the details, the
communication communication communication
process. process. process.

1.3List the different Explain the ➢ List the

methods of different methods different
communication of methods of
e.g, oral, written, communication. communication
non- verbal etc. ➢ Differentiate

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 between the
different
methods of
communication

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 2.0 Know the concept of organisational communication

7-12 Organisational
communication

2.1 Identify Explain the Textbooks ➢ Identify the Guide Class work
directions of direction of Projector directions of Supervise Assignment
communication communication White Board communication Correct and Test
flow, viz, flow in internal Marker flow. students
internal and external Internet ➢ Differentiate activities.
(vertical, communication CD/DVD between
horizontal, with examples internal and
diagonal, quasi external flow of
vertical) and communication
external.

2.2 Differentiate Explain inter- ➢ Define

inter-personal personal and interpersonal
and intra- intra-personal and
personal communication intrapersonal
communication. with examples. communication
➢ Differentiate
between
interpersonal
and

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 intrapersonal
communication

2.3 Enumerate the Explain the ➢ Enumerate the

elements of elements of elements of
communication communication. communication
e.g. source,
message
channel,
receiver,
feedback etc.

➢ Identify
2.4 Identify the ➢ Explain with barriers to
barriers to examples the effective
effective barriers to communication
communication. effective ➢ Discuss the
communication barriers to
➢ Analyse effective.
critically the ➢ Identify non-
barriers to verbal
effective communication
communication ➢ Explain non-
verbal
2.5 Identify non Explain with communication
verbal examples non- .
communication. verbal ➢ Demonstrate
Analyse non- communication. the use of
verbal concepts in 2.5
communication in a given

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 viz kinesics hypothetical
proxemics, communication
paralanguage .
and chronemics. ➢ Explain the
impact of
certain
variables on
communication
2.6 Explain the Explain the ➢ State the
impact of impact of certain procedure for
certain variables variables on conducting
on communication. debates,
communication, seminars,
e.g. conferences
environment, etc.
power, status, ➢ Distinguish
role. between the
procedures.
2.7 State the Explain the ➢ Organise
procedure for procedures for debates,
conducting conducting meetings.
debates, debates, Seminars
meetings, meetings, conferences
seminars and seminars, etc.
conferences. conferences etc.

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PROGRAMMES: GENERAL STUDIES
COURSE: LITERARY APPRECIATION AND ORAL GNS 402 CH/CU HOURS: 2
COMPOSITION
GOAL: This course is designed to impart analytical, evaluative and interpretative writing and speaking
techniques to the student. The aim is to encourage creativity.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1.0: Appreciate the literary genres as sustained composition.
COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENT
THEORETICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT
WEEK SPECIFIC TEACHER’S RESOURCE SPECIFIC TEACHER’S EVALUATION
LEARNING ACTIVITIES LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES
Literary Genres:

1.1 Define Explain the Textbooks List and Supervise Assignments

literature. main features Projector define the Guides and tests.
of the literary White Board literary Assess
genres as used Marker genres.
in the 3 genres: Internet
drama, prose CD/DVD
and poetry.

1.2 List the salient Explain the Define the Supervise Assignments
features of the term literature. term Guides and tests.
literary genres. literature. Assess

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: 2.0: Understand the development of the literary essay

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Literary Essay

2.8 Explain one Explain the • Textbooks Explain a Guide Assignments

novel. novel as a • Radio novel/short Supervise and Tests.
branch of • Television story. Assess
literature. • Internet

2.9 Explicate one ➢ Define poetry ➢ Define Guides • Class work

short Poem. ➢ Explain the poetry. Counsels • Assignments
features of ➢ Differentiate Tests. • Tests.
poetry with poetry from
examples, the other
e.g. theme, genres of
styles, mood, literature.
tone etc. ➢ Identify the
➢ Analyse a features in a
short poem. given poem.
➢ Write a
review of a
play/novel.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVE: 3.0: Know how to make oral presentation
Oral Presentation:

3.1 Define different Explain the Textbooks List and Leads Group
types of formal types of oral Tape recorder define supervises assignment
oral composition. composition. Radio different Tests.
e.g. debate, Television etc. types of oral
conference, composition.
workshop,
symposium,
speech
making, etc.

3.2 State the steps Explain the Textbooks Mention the Direct Assignments
in developing an steps/factors Recorded piece factors Lead and tests.
oral composition: such as the on tape influencing Assess
topic, Projector speech
a. define the audience, delivery.
purpose. purpose.
b. select a topic Deliver a
c. frame the Point out their short speech
subject relevance to on any given
sentence. effective topic.
d. define delivery of an
materials for oral
developing © composition.
above.
e. draw up the
outline.
f. select the
mode of

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g. Rehearse/
practice.

3.3 Enumerate Discus ➢ List the Guide the Group

delivery importance of mode of students. Assignment
techniques. purpose to the delivery. Tests.
Explain the delivery of a ➢ Explain
mode of delivery public speech. the mode
of a speech/oral of delivery.
composition, e.g.
memorization,
reading,
impromptu,
extemporaneous.

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