GST 1112 units100 LevelFirst Semester

Communication in English

B.Sc. Cybersecurity, University of Uyo

Develops the English language skills required for academic and professional success: sound patterns, word classes, sentence construction, logical/critical reasoning, and writing craft. A foundation course that improves every other course you will take.

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Course outline

  1. 01Sound patterns in English: vowels, consonants, phonetics and phonology
  2. 02Word classes: lexical and grammatical words, forms and usage
  3. 03Sentence types: structural, functional, simple and complex
  4. 04Grammar and usage: tense, mood, modality, and concord
  5. 05Logical and critical thinking: syllogism, inductive and deductive reasoning, analogy
  6. 06Ethical considerations, copyright rules and infringements
  7. 07Writing process: pre-writing, drafting, editing and proofreading; essays, CVs, reports
  8. 08Comprehension strategies and reading types
  9. 09ICT in modern language learning; public speaking and listening

Recommended textbooks

  • Communicating in English — Aremo, Adetayo & Farinde

    The standard text used across most Nigerian universities

  • English Grammar in Use — Raymond Murphy

    5th ed. — the best practical grammar reference

How to pass GST 111

  • Do not treat GST courses as unimportant — writing skills affect your grades in every other course
  • Practice essay writing by timing yourself: 45 minutes per essay, as you will in the exam
  • Build vocabulary by reading one news article daily and noting unfamiliar words
  • Keep a small notebook of common grammar errors you make and review it weekly

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