Programmes
English Language
English Language Courses
The following courses are offered: :
LMT 100/2 - Preparatory English
LSP 300/2 - Academic English
LSP 401/2 - General English
LSP 402/2 - Scientific and Medical English
LSP 403/2 - Business and Communication English
LSP 404/2 - Technical and Engineering English
LHP 451/2 - Effective Reading
LHP 452/2 - Business Writing
LHP 453/2 - Creative Writing
LHP 454/2 - Academic Writing
LHP 455/2 - English Pronunciation Skills
LHP 456/2 - Spoken English
LHP 457/4 - Public Speaking and Speech Writing
LHP 458/2 - English for Translation
LHP 459/2 - English for Interpretation
English Language Courses (as compulsory English Language units)
Students must take and pass the stipulated English Language courses in fulfillment of the University requirement for graduation. The courses relevant to their disciplines are as follows.
The following courses are offered:
LSP101/2 - Progressive English
LSP201/2 - General English I
LSP301/2 - General English II
LHP410/2 - Effective Reading
LHP411/2 - Effective Writing
LHP412/2 - Effective Oral Presentation
LHP458/2 - English for Translation
LHP459/2 - English for Interpretation
LDN100/2 - Foundation English I (for Diploma in Nursing only)
LDN200/2 - Foundation English II (for Diploma in Nursing only)
LDN200/2 - Foundation English II (for Diploma in Nursing only)
English Language Courses (as compulsory English Language units)
Students must take and pass the stipulated English Language courses in fulfilment of the University requirement for graduation. The courses relevant to their disciplines are as follows.
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English Language Courses (as compulsory English Language/option/skills units)
The following courses may be taken as university courses to fulfil the compulsory English Language requirements or as skills courses or as options.
| NO. | COURSE CODE / UNIT | COURSE TITLE | COURSE LEADER |
ACADEMIC SCHOOL
(If Applicable)
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| 1. | LHP410/2 | Effective Reading | Ms. Aimi Shaheera Salleh aimi.salleh@usm.my Tel No: 04-653 2361 |
Students from all academic schools |
| 2. | LHP411/2 | Effective Writing | Ms. Tan Xiaoyeen xiaoyeen@usm.my Tel No: 04-653 4972 |
Students from all academic schools |
| 3. | LHP412/2 | Effective Oral Presentation | Ms. Shufaiha Mohamad Zainol Abidin shufaiha@usm.my Tel No: 04-653 2361 |
Students from all academic schools |
| 4. | LHP458/2 | English for Translation | Ms. Christine Mary Jalleh christine@usm.my Tel No: 04-653 4210 |
Students from all academic schools |
| 5. | LHP459/2 | English for Interpretation | Ms. Nur Dayana Abdul Rahman nurdayana@usm.my Tel No: 04-653 4974 |
Students from all academic schools |
Entry Requirements
| NO. | ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION | GRADE | LEVEL OF ENTRY | COURSE STATUS |
| 1. | *MUET LSP301 Discretion of the Dean of SoLLaT
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Band 5.0 & above
A - C |
LHP 410/411/412/458/459* |
Core-required/ Option
(Type: ‘U’)
(2 units)
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| 2. | *MUET LSP201 Discretion of the Dean of SoLLaT
|
Band 4.0 & 4.5
A - C |
LSP 301 |
Core-required
(Type: ‘U’)
(2 units)
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| 3. | *MUET LSP101 Discretion of the Dean of SoLLaT
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Band 3.0 & 3.5
A - C |
LSP 201 |
Core-required
(Type: ‘U’)
(2 units)
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| 4. | *MUET Discretion of the Dean of SoLLaT |
Band 2.5 and below |
LSP101/Resit MUET |
Pre-requisite/Audit
(Type: ‘Z’)
(2 units)
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*MUET: Malaysian University English Test
Note:
- Students are required to accumulate 4 units of English for graduation
- In order to obtain units in English Language courses, students have to pass with a minimum of a Grade C. Otherwise, no units will be awarded.
- Students with Band 5.0 or above in MUET must accumulate the 4 units of English from the courses in the post-advanced level [LHP410 / 411 / 412 / 458 / 459*].
- Students with Band 2.5 or below in MUET are required to resit MUET to improve their score to Band 3.0/3.5 or take LSP101 (Progressive English) and pass with a minimum of a Grade C.