I have been studying in Singapore for about 2 years as an international student from China. I did not have a conducive English learning environment when I was in China so that fluent and native writing and oral skills are my major weaknesses. After the QET result came out, I had to take ES1102 in order to fulfill the prerequisite for my other English modules. During the course, we were assigned to finish three essays of different types and difficulty levels, which includes self-experience, reader response and problem evaluation.
Moreover, the tutor organized us to share our ideas in group or in front of the whole class. The essay writing process was quite meaningful and well-structured, during which we brainstormed ideas from discussions and reading materials, came up with drafts, experiences peer evaluation as well as conference consultation and finalized our essay after editing. To be honest, I am really grateful to those experiences since it did help a lot in my English skills ans provide a good chance to learn from others. I have learnt how to develop my essay and reference, being more sensitive and alert to my grammar mistakes. I am more comfortable and confident to pick up my pen and write out several hundreds words now. Regarding the tutor Brad, he is quite responsible and helpful in any questions and problems I have.
After this course , I have found out many areas I need to improve in, such as presenting a clear idea flow and thesis in my essays, trying to search for more references to support my opinions and watching out the accuracy of words and tenses used. I will try to prepare myself better for my next English learning stage through watching more TED talks and getting more essay-writing practices. More importantly, I should be honest to my mistakes and ask for suggestions actively. In this way, my progress would be more efficient and effective.
2014年4月17日星期四
2014年4月16日星期三
Should presenting be added as an official component in ES1102?
My answer to this question is definitely YES!It is because writing skills and presentation skills are definitely different but rather relevant to our university life as well as our future careers.
During the class, Brad provided a lot of chances for us to experience group discussions followed by class participation. I think it useful to encourage us to brainstorm for ideas and easing our nervousness when speaking in front of a group of people. Moreover, the session of presentation taught me a meaningful lesson on how to deliver a formal and interesting presentation rather than a boring and academic-oriented one. Both the language used and the body gestures matter a lot. Moreover, peer evaluation is a direct and effective way to get feedbacks especially in improvements.
ES1102 is a module aiming to prepare ourselves well in the later academic English application in different modules. Hence, the course structure should include the English skills in different areas and of different levels. Presentation is no doubt on the top of the list.
During the class, Brad provided a lot of chances for us to experience group discussions followed by class participation. I think it useful to encourage us to brainstorm for ideas and easing our nervousness when speaking in front of a group of people. Moreover, the session of presentation taught me a meaningful lesson on how to deliver a formal and interesting presentation rather than a boring and academic-oriented one. Both the language used and the body gestures matter a lot. Moreover, peer evaluation is a direct and effective way to get feedbacks especially in improvements.
ES1102 is a module aiming to prepare ourselves well in the later academic English application in different modules. Hence, the course structure should include the English skills in different areas and of different levels. Presentation is no doubt on the top of the list.
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