The PSC at UTAS-A offers three main courses to support students in their academic journey after completing the General Foundation Programme. Each course is designed with clear objectives, fostering student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
These courses are:
- English for Academic Purposes (UNEN1102)
This course is designed for students of B2+ language proficiency level. The course is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills by exposing them to academic modes of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also aims at enabling students to participate in academic discussions of lectures through strategic listening and speaking and to improve their reflective writing and speaking skills through summarizing and paraphrasing various scientific and technological topics.
- Technical Writing (UNEN1203)
This course is offered to students in the Diploma level. The course aims at enabling the students to communicate effectively and appropriately, based on real-life and workplace situations. The course equips the students with the necessary language and contextual knowledge. The students will be engaged in tasks where they demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to solve life and workplace related problems.
- Public Speaking (UNEN3104)
This course promotes active learning, prepares students for professional environments and develops independence and collaboration. It also enhances speaking, entrepreneurial, and critical thinking abilities for academic and career success.
Mr. Murtadha Abdullah Mohammed Al Ajmi
Head of Unit