Duration: 2 Weeks
Course Synopsis
Learning a foreign language such as English Language has its assets, and studies suggest that immersion is an effective way to learn foreign languages. The English
Immersion Programme (EIP) conducted by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) emphasises primarily the oracy skills (listening and speaking) followed by the literacy
(reading and writing) skills. The language content of grammar and vocabulary are also included because they are inherent in the teaching of the skills.
UTAR’s EIP is combined with fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to famous tourist attractions in Malaysia such as ageless architectural buildings, beach, virgin tropical jungles, natural recreational parks and museums. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. The participants will discover the rich natural and cultural resources of Malaysia by taking in-depth tour to visit tourist attractions in Penang and Pahang state and get unique experience and better understanding of Malaysia. The participants can visit and explore the architectural heritage, temples with different types of architecture, sandy beach and Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprise.
Course Objectives
1. Equip students with communication skills in English for social and study purposes.
2. Develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
3.
Enhance students’ vocabulary and grammar.
4. Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia.
Course Learning Outcomes
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
1. Make friends and introduce themselves, enquire about the person they are talking to and recount the information obtained.
2. Socialise with friends in groups and make plans and arrangements for joint activities.
3. Obtain information from various test-types such as road signs, labels, etc.
4. Make enquiries about services and products.
5. Read and present short dialogues.
6. Understand and appreciate cultural differences.
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Contents
1. Making friends
(i) Introducing oneself
(ii) Sharing basic information
2. Participating in social interactions
(i) Maintaining meaningful conversation
(ii) Extending, accepting & declining invitations diplomatically
(iii) Expressing congratulation and compliments in different occasions
(iv) Offering help
3. Everyday English
(i) Eating and Food
(ii) Emotions
(iii) Health
(iv) Housing
(v) Life
(vi) Weather
(vii) Travelling
4. Survival English
(i) In a shopping environment
(ii) Asking for and giving directions
(iii) At a walk-in clinic
(iv) Injuries, accidents or emergencies – asking for help
5. Obtaining information
(i) Asking and responding to questions
(ii) Obtaining information from written and spoken texts
6. Written presentation
(i) Writing Instructions
(ii) Writing Captions
(iii) Writing Descriptions
7. Oral presentation
(i) Group discussion
(ii) Speech delivery
(iii) Illustrated presentation
(iv) Team presentation
8. Complementary activities
(i) Language games
(ii) Visiting night market
(iii) Movie viewing session
(iv) Cultural exhibition
(v) Excursions
(vi) After class social activities
(vii) Local food cooking demonstrations
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Tentative Programme
Day 1 (Sunday)
4.00 pm Arrival of students and lecturers
6.00 pm Journey from KLIA to Westlake Homes, Kampar
7.00 pm Dinner at Overhead Bridge, Sungai Buloh
11.00 pm Check-in to Westlake Homes, Kampar
Day 2 to Day 6 (Monday to Friday)
7.30 am Leave from Westlake Homes to UTAR
8.00 am Breakfast at Student Pavillion, UTAR
9.00 am English Class
12.30 pm Lunch at Student Pavillion, UTAR
2.00 pm English Class
5.00 pm Leave from UTAR to Westlake Homes
7.00 pm Dinner in Kampar Town
Day 7 (Saturday)
7.00 am Gather
7.15 am Depart for Ipoh
8.00 am Breakfast in Ipoh Town
8.45 am Depart for Penang
11.45 pm Kek Lok Si Temple
1.00 pm Lunch & Beach Walk
3.00 pm Penang Butterfly Farm
5.30 pm Botanical Garden
7.30 pm Dinner
11.00 pm Check-in to hotel in Cameron Highlands
Day 8 (Sunday)
7.30 am Breakfast
8.30 am Tea plantation and factory
Mossy Forest
Gunung Brinchang
Strawberry Farm
2.15 pm Lunch
3.45 pm Check out and depart for Gopeng
5.15 pm Kellie’s Castle
7.00 pm Dinner
9.00 pm Arrive at UTAR
Day 9 to Day 12 (Monday to Thursday)
7.30 am Leave from Westlake Homes to UTAR
8.00 am Breakfast at Student Pavillion, UTAR
9.00 am English Class
12.30 pm Lunch at Student Pavillion, UTAR
2.00 pm English Class
5.00 pm Leave from UTAR to Westlake Homes
7.00 pm Dinner in Kampar Town
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Day 13 (Friday)
7.30 am Leave from Westlake Homes to UTAR
8.00 am Breakfast at Student Pavillion, UTAR
9.00 am English Class
11.30 am Programme Evaluation
12.30 pm Lunch at Student Pavillion, UTAR
2.00 pm Presentation of Certificate
7.00 pm Dinner at Student Pavillion, UTAR
Day 14 (Saturday)
8.00 am Gather
8.30 am Depart for Kuala Lumpur (packed breakfast)
11.30 am Suria KLCC Shopping Mall
2.30 pm Depart for KLIA
Note: This itinerary is subject to change.
Indicative Fees
Items
Tuition Fee
Accommodation
Hostel
Hotel
Transportation
From/to KLIA (Airport)
Daily Transport to UTAR Campus
Weekend
Meals
From KLIA to Kampar (First Day)
Dinner
Weekdays
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Weekends
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
From Kampar to KLIA (Last Day)
Breakfast
Certificate
Airfare
Insurance (15 days)
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NTD 38,500
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