On completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. increase their understanding about the world and different cultures;
2. explore important issues from multiple perspectives;
3. evaluate critically and syntheize information using English;
4. increase the ability to form independent judgement;
5. lead discussions on the reading material and respond to questions of readings in
speaking as well as in writing; and
6. use English effectively to communicate with others on a variety of topics.

On completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Increase their understanding about the world and different cultures;
2. explore important issues from multiple perspectives;
3. evaluate critically and syntheize information using English;
4. Increase the ability to form independent judgment;
5. lead discussions on the reading material and response to questions of readings in
speaking as well as in writing; and
6. use English effectively to communicate with others on a variety of topics.

Textbook: Handouts and on-line articles and videos from various sources
Supplementary materials: Reading articles and Connect with English video series
Read a number of Simplified Readers or newspaper/magazine articles

Textbook: Handouts and on-line articles and videos from various sources
Supplementary materials: Reading articles and Connect with English video series
Read a number of Simplified Readers or newspaper/magazine articles