About the Course
AIM
Mastery of Language Skills for Graduate-on-Time is a 3-month professional course aimed at current and prospective postgraduate students who want to read, write, and speak proficiently in academic English.
OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, participants will master and apply essential language skills to achieve graduate-on-time (GOT).
TARGETED PARTICIPANTS
1. Prospective postgraduate students
2. Current postgraduate students
MODE
1. Online lecture
STRUCTURE
1. There are 3 annual intakes: January to March, May to July, and September to November.
2. Enrollment is open year-round.
3. This course is designed for a limited number of students.
4. Instructions are provided in English and summarised in Chinese or Malay if necessary.
5. 4 fundamental topics are covered each week for 3 consecutive months.
6. 24 lessons are conducted weekly every Saturday from 11 AM to 12 PM (GMT).
7. No lessons will be conducted during the 5th week of the month.
8. The scheduling of lessons may be adjusted to accommodate public holidays.
TOPICS
1. Improving Academic Reading
2. Improving Academic Writing
3. Paraphrasing Techniques
4. Summarising & Synthesising Ideas
5. Documenting Sources Using APA 7th
6. Defining a Succinct Research Title
7. Writing the Problem Statement & Significance of Study
8. Writing Comprehensive Literature Review
9. Writing Systematic Literature Review
10. Reporting Findings Scientifically
11. Preparing Slides & Presenting Orally
12. Revising Content & Editing Language
PAYMENT
1. Payment is due by the 24th of each month.
2. Enrollment is confirmed once the full payment and registration form are received.
3. A one-month notice is required to opt-out.
4. Click on your preferred payment method in the registration form.
INTAKE
1. Jan-Mar 2025: Saturdays, Jan 4-Mar 22, 2025, 11 AM-12 PM (GMT)
REGISTRATION
1. Fill out and submit the WeCWIIS Training & Courses Enrollment: Jan-Mar 2025 Intake at https://forms.gle/VcciyUEY61KKKBs49
2. Complete your payment before uploading your payment receipt in this form.
3. Join the WhatsApp group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/BpiLMfjTlPR5YfSTboDfmm
4. Call us at +6018-579 0204 or email admin@wecwi.com with any questions.
Instructor
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Mah Boon Yih
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Mah Boon Yih, a Professional Technologist, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Educator Trainer (2022-2023), Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer (2021-2022) and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (2021-2023), is an Associate Professor at the Academy of Language Studies, UiTM Penang Branch, Malaysia.