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VERBAL ABILITY

PEV301 4 Credits L:2 T:2 P:0

This course enables students to demonstrate proficiency in English grammar, develop strong speaking skills, and employ reading comprehension for professional communication. It focuses on composing professional documents such as CVs, mastering group discussions and job interviews, and building a professional online presence.

Study Units

Unit 1

Subject-Verb Agreement and Error Identification

Unit 2

Story Telling in Professional Setting

Unit 3

CV Writing, CV Justification, and Interview Preparation

Unit 4

Personal Branding, Elevator Pitch and Project Pitching

Unit 5

Reading Comprehension

Unit 6

Group Discussion and Analytical Thinking

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Test 1 33.33%

The test will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions, covering: error identification, sentence correction, tense errors, subject-verb agreement, and parallelism.

Week 3 / 4
Assignment 33.33%

Students are required to create and submit their CV on UMS using the Resume.ai tool. In the second part, students must revise their CV by incorporating faculty feedback and re-upload the improved version.

Week 4 / 6

Rubric
Evaluated based on structured rubrics that include presentation and formatting, spelling and grammar, completeness and accuracy of contact information, clarity and relevance of skills summary, educational background, relevant projects, quality of work experience, and properly listed achievements.

Test 2 33.33%

This test includes two components: a reading comprehension passage and a group discussion on a professional or domain-specific topic using frameworks such as KWA, POP BEANS, and SPELT.

Week 12 / 13

Rubric
Evaluated based on specific rubrics, which include content and analysis of the topic, language proficiency, grooming and body language, and the effective use of group discussion vocabulary along with interpersonal skills.

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

15%
Coming Soon

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

40%

Type: Practical

Coming Soon

PEV301 - FAQs

How many units are in PEV301?

PEV301 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for PEV301?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for PEV301 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.