SEMESTER 2 SESSION 2022 2023

LMCE1072
ACADEMIC LITERACY
Course Description

o This course aims to build students’ academic skills, particularly in

reading, analysing texts, and communicating in the academic
context. This course adopts the eclectic approach.
o It is worth 2 credits which is equivalent to 80 hours of Student
Learning Time (SLT).
o Across 14 academic weeks, 28 hours are allocated for guided learning
while the remaining 52 hours are for independent learning (refer to
LMCE1072 Proforma).
 Course Entrance Qualifications

 Academic Literacy (LMCE1072) is offered to first-year students as a university

requirement course.
 Malaysian students taking this course must have obtained MUET Band 4.0 or 4.5.
 International students must have either one of the following:

English Competency Test Grade

IELTS 5.5 - 6.0

TOEFL iBT 46 - 60

TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8 - 8.5

Pearson Test of English (PTE) 51 - 59

 Course Target
Entry-level students of MUET band 4.0,
4.5 and equivalent (of CEFR B2):
a) can understand information but lack the ability
to convey the message accurately,
b) are satisfactorily expressive and fluent, use
appropriate language with occasional inaccuracies,
c) possess a satisfactory understanding of language
and contexts;
d) use language in a fairly accurate manner with
some minor errors and can link ideas satisfactorily
e) have the tendency to use simple sentence
structures and vocabulary.
Exit-level students of CEFR B2+ can (Council
of Europe, 2021):
a) understand the main ideas of a complex text
on both concrete and abstract topics including
technical discussions in his/her field of
specialisation.
b) interact with a degree of fluency and
spontaneity that makes regular interaction
without strain on the listener.
c) produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of
subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical
issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of
various options.
The focus of the course is for students to develop:

• Choosing authoritative texts

Reading skills
• Analysing texts

Communication • Communicating ideas and opinions

Skills • Collaborating and conducting an
academic discussion
Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to:

 Choose authoritative text on the selected topic (A3);

 Organise ideas based on analysis of text (A4);
 Elaborate a current topic in groups (A4).
 Learning Guides

1. Classes are conducted hybrid (online and physical) in either

synchronous or asynchronous mode, depending on the respective
instructor’s teaching plans.

2. However, this teaching & learning arrangement is subject to the

instructions and guidelines given by the university from time to
time.

3. As a university student, independent learning is a necessary part

of the learning process.
 Learning Guides
4. You are advised to prepare for class by referring to
learning materials available in UKMFolio. Studying before
class would make the lesson taught easily understood.

5. Students' commitment to attend classes is vital to

ensure continuous understanding as each topic is
interrelated.

6. Missing classes and not contributing effectively to group

work will result in reduced marks in coursework.
Coursework

 Students are required to complete two (2) major assignments for this course:

Assignment %
A. Text Dissect 40
B. Forum
1. Group Extensive Outline (GEO) 20
2. Forum Discussion 40
Total 100

 The assignments are inter-connected and require you to remain in the same group while
working collaboratively and independently on the same selected theme.
A. Text Dissect (40%)

Text Dissect is both a

Text Dissect Learning Outcome
collaborative and
independent task.
You will learn to select an Students should be able to:
authoritative text using a
set of evaluation criteria,
read critically for main Choose authoritative text
ideas, author’s position, on the selected topic (A3)
and give opinions on the
topic.
 Instructions

1. Form a group of 4 to 5 students, and select a theme from the list given (see next slide).
2. Identify a topic/issue to be further explored within the selected theme. The topic should
provide an active and interesting discussion. Your group will continue to work on the
same theme for the next component (assignment) of the course, so discuss it thoroughly.
3. Select one written text from a reliable source on your selected topic/issue. Use the
LMCE1072 Text Selection Criteria (available in UKMFolio) and CRAAP Test to evaluate your
text.
4. Analyse the text using TEDCO. Fill in the TEDCO collaboratively and independently.
5. Turn in your assignment in Week 8 in UKMFolio.
THEMES (SEMESTER 2, 2022-2023)
Faculty of:
• Artificial Intelligence (in your field of study) Dentistry
Education
• Artificial Intelligence: Public Policy and Regulation
Economics & Management
• Biotechnology and Society Health Science
• Cybercrime and Security Pharmacy
Social Sciences
• Emerging Technology (in your field of study) Information Science & Technology
• Ethics and X
(X=Journalism/Millennials/Medicine/Education/
Business Management) Note:
• Equity In Education
Students are encouraged to find
topics within the themes listed.
• Digital Economics
However, other themes and topics
• Food Security and Nutrition are open for discussion and can be
• Inclusive Access To Healthcare proposed to your instructor.
• Medical Occupational Safety And Health
• Sustainable Cities and Communities For students enrolled in LMCE1072
• Virtual Reality semester 2, 2022-2023, any topics
• World Hunger And Malnutrition related to the transportation system
• Crime, Compliance and Control
and cyberbullying are forbidden.
B. Forum (60%)
Forum Learning Outcomes
Forum comprises two (2)
assignments: Group
Extensive Outline (GEO) and
Forum Discussion. Students should be able to:

You will learn to adopt a

perspective based on your
role, develop an opinion,
support your opinion with
evidence, and communicate
them in an academic forum
discussion.
Organise ideas based on
analysis of text (A4)
Elaborate a current topic in
groups (A4)
 Instructions

1. In your group, focus on the same theme and topic/issue that you worked on in Text
Dissect. This will be the basis for your forum.
2. Identify one student as the moderator, while the remaining students in the group
are the panellists for the forum. You may take up roles that are appropriate and
relevant to your forum discussion.
3. Use GEO to outline your opinion and supporting evidence. You may use the text in
Text Dissect. Ideally, include evidence from additional sources as well.
4. ONE GEO is to be submitted per group by week 13 via UKMFolio. Group members
are expected to check each other’s sections and ensure coherence between
sections.
5. Conduct a 20- to 30-minute forum online. The forum must be recorded for grading
purposes.
6. Turn in your assignment by the 14th of July 2023 in UKMFolio.
The criteria of an outstanding forum (but not limited to these) are:

A discussion that is spontaneous and lively among all members of

the forum and well organised;

Contains clear opinions with appropriate and relevant evidence

from all members of the forum;

Engages the audience’s interest and attention throughout the

forum.
All the Best!
LMCE1072 ACADEMIC LITERACY

Course Committee:
N.Rahayu Sallihudin and Sarah Mohamad Yunus

Vetters:
Azwan Shaiza Nizam, Fauzanita Kasim, and PM Dr Wahiza Wahi