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UQU Programs
English Language

Listening and Speaking 1

ENG1102
3 hours English

Listening and Speaking 1

M1 Listening & Speaking 1
1 Effective Presentation Strategies: How to Plan and Deliver Your Message
2 Unit 1: Globalization
3 Unit 1: Globalization cont
4 Unit 2: The Power of Color
5 Unit 2: The Power of Color cont
6 Unit 3: Animal Intelligence
7 Unit 3: Animal Intelligence cont. + Midterm Exam
8 Unit 4: The Science of Taste
9 Unit 4: The Science of Taste
10 Unit 6: Emotional Intelligence
11 Unit 6: Emotional Intelligence cont
12 Unit 7: Urban Legends
13 Unit 7: Urban Legends cont
14 Unit 8: Lucky Breaks
15 Presentations
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Identify the principles of effective listening and speaking, including active listening strategies, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, and the elements of coherent oral expression.

Teaching Strategy Watch/listen to audios/videos In-class practice Guided listening tasks; note-taking
Assessment Methods Quizzes Exams Assignments
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Apply active listening strategies to identify main ideas, supporting details, and implicit meanings in spoken communication.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Role-play
Assessment Methods Quizzes Exams Assignments
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Evaluate and interpret spoken messages critically for the purpose of formulating thoughtful and relevant responses in discussions or presentations.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group discussions
Assessment Methods Quizzes Exams Assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Communicate ideas clearly and appropriately, using correct grammar, verbal clarity, tone, and nonverbal cues to suit different contexts and audiences.

Teaching Strategy Individual/group discussions Role-play
Assessment Methods Speaking Rubric Oral exams Speaking Rubric
2.4 Mapped to: S1

Use academic and content-specific vocabulary effectively.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Exercises
Assessment Methods Quizzes Exams Assignments
2.5 Mapped to: S1

Deliver effective presentations in an academic context.

Teaching Strategy Presentation demos Feedback sessions
Assessment Methods Presentations rubric practice sessions
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and intellectual honesty in all academic, professional, and creative pursuits.

Teaching Strategy Workshops on plagiarism/ethics Case discussions
Assessment Methods Group projects Class discussions
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Work autonomously and collaboratively with empathy, respect, and inclusivity to achieve shared goals.

Teaching Strategy Group projects, class discussions
Assessment Methods Group presentations Peer evaluations
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Exam and Quizzes These exams should target listening, vocabulary and pronunciation skills. All teachers of the course should follow the same rubric. These rubrics are available in the teacher’s manual or online.
20%
Live or recorded Presentations and/or group task discussions They should address the chapter’s targeted speaking skills. All teachers of the course should follow the same rubric for evaluating speaking skills. These rubrics are available in the teacher’s manual or online.
10%
Self-Learning (Spark platform) Students should access the Spark platform and do the exercises that the teacher assigned immediately after every unit. This way, students can practice what they learn and receive immediate feedback from the platform.
10%
Participation
10%
Final Exam: The final exam includes two parts: Part 1 Listening: This is a unified exam which includes pre-listening tasks about the general topic. listening to a topic with questions testing all the skills in the units (including vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar). Part 2 Speaking: Students are assessed individually by being interviewed through answering general questions about the topics. Note 1: Students will randomly choose from secured envelopes one of the given topics. The process will be explained, and Questions will be available for teachers and a unified rubrics will be available in the teacher's manual or online. Note 2: In addition to questions covering main textbook content, 10 marks of the final exam will test self-directed vocabulary from Units 1–10. National Geographic Pathways provides 10 academic and 10 content words per unit (20 total), selected according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines, focusing on frequency and relevance. Even if a unit is not fully covered in class, students are responsible for these words. They may study directly from each unit and/or consult the Vocabulary Index. For additional support, see “Tips on Learning Vocabulary” at the end of the book.
50%
Total
100%