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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)
  
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. 
  
NO. COURSE CODE/ UNITS COURSE TITILE COURSE LEADER(S)
ACADEMIC SCHOOL 
(if applicable)
 1.  LSP101/2  Progressive English

Mr. Isyam Amran
isyamran@usm.my
Tel No: 04-653 3750

 Students from all academic  schools
 2.  LSP201/2  General English I Ms. Ayuni Akhiar
ayuni@usm.my
Tel No: 04-653 4969
 Students from all academic schools
 3.  LSP301/2  General English II Ms. Cheah Ishuet
cheahishuet@usm.my
Tel No: 04-653 4972
 Students from all academic schools
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)
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

Band 5.0 & above

A - C

LHP 410/411/412/458/459* 
Core-required/ Option
(Type: ‘U’) 
(2 units) 
 2.  *MUET
 LSP201
Discretion of the Dean of SoLLaT

Band 4.0 & 4.5

A - C 

LSP 301 
Core-required 
(Type: ‘U’) 
(2 units) 
 3.  *MUET
 LSP101

Discretion of the Dean of SoLLaT

Band 3.0 & 3.5

A - C 

LSP 201 
Core-required 
(Type: ‘U’)
(2 units) 
 4.  *MUET 
Discretion of the Dean of SoLLaT
Band 2.5 and below 
LSP101/Resit MUET 
Pre-requisite/Audit 
(Type: ‘Z’)
(2 units) 

 

*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.