General Objective

The general objective of this module is to help students sharpen their minds in English so as to be able to compete locally, regionally and on a global scale using English as a medium of communication.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate   knowledge and understanding of:

·         Grammatical structures pertaining to English language, 

·         Reading well anything written in English,

·         Writing in different contexts as a way that leads to becoming creative writers.

Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

·         Analyze some grammatical structures 

·         Know what is said and what is not said in English

·         Develop native-like accent of English

·         Speak both in formal and informal settings

·         Listen to any person speaking English, using either American or British accent

·         Read for information, entertainment or any other purpose

Communication /Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

·         Prove a good command of English

·         Give a hand to any person wishing to learn English

·         Hold discussions in English while completing their assignments 

General transferable   skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

·         Apply or implement communicative skills.

·         Participate and contribute to initiatives meant for promoting English language.

·         Help newly-registered students become familiar with English as a medium of instruction. 

·         Advise and inform others about the invaluable importance of English in the world of communication.