1. FBMK UPM 2013 1 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) MINI-PROJECT: EFFECTIVE ESL SPEECH IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT Paper Assignment (20% of course marks)

2. Project Task In order to learn to speak effectively in English as a second/foreign language, the speaker must be able to speak freely and as much as possible whenever s/he can. However, besides a lack of language proficiency in some cases, many local ESL speakers need to come to terms with various barriers and/or problems in a multicultural context. Discuss this statement with reference to specific macro/micro functions of speech in the community and issues such as ethnocentrism, sexism, racism, and polarisation. FBMK UPM 2013 2 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

3. Task (cont’d…) Write a library research paper that answers the above question. Give suitable examples where appropriate. You are strongly encouraged to use the following content format, suggestions, and writing requirements. (See also no. pages per major section) Write a library research paper that answers the above question. Give suitable examples where appropriate. You are strongly encouraged to use the following content format, suggestions, and writing requirements. (See also no. pages per major section) FBMK UPM 2013 3 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

4. Content Format Cover (optional); Title page (title, writers’ names and matric. nos, programme/semester, course, name of lecturer, and date of submission); Table of contents Cover (optional); Title page (title, writers’ names and matric. nos, programme/semester, course, name of lecturer, and date of submission); Table of contents (Main Text Format follows) (Main Text Format follows) FBMK UPM 2013 4 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

5. Content & Format (cont’d…) 1.0INTRODUCTION (2-3 pages) 1.0INTRODUCTION (2-3 pages) 1.1Background to the project: 1.1Background to the project: Macro and micro functions of speech in the community (See BBI3213 module) Macro and micro functions of speech in the community (See BBI3213 module) 1.2Issues/problems: 1.2Issues/problems: Questions to be listed may include (a)What are the English language speaking needs of Malaysians? (b) How are issues relating to ethnocentrism, sexism,, racism and polarisation barriers to effective use of English in a multicultural community? Questions to be listed may include (a)What are the English language speaking needs of Malaysians? (b) How are issues relating to ethnocentrism, sexism,, racism and polarisation barriers to effective use of English in a multicultural community? FBMK UPM 2013 5 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

6. Content & Format (cont’d…) (c) How can we solve/reduce these problems?) 1.3Purpose and scope of paper: 1.3Purpose and scope of paper: To research and write a library paper to address above issues/problems; scope must cover aspects mentioned in the research questions FBMK UPM 2013 6 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

7. Content & Format (cont’d…) 2.0ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPEAKING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS (Include subheadings as necessary e.g. 2.2.1 ESL in Education and Training; 2.2.2 Business English, etc.) (4-6 pages) 2.0ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPEAKING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS (Include subheadings as necessary e.g. 2.2.1 ESL in Education and Training; 2.2.2 Business English, etc.) (4-6 pages) 2.1Importance of English 2.1Importance of English 2.2Speaking Needs in a Variety of Areas (education, business, science and technology, social. International relations, etc) 2.2Speaking Needs in a Variety of Areas (education, business, science and technology, social. International relations, etc) FBMK UPM 2013 7 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

8. Content & Format (cont’d…) 2.3 Problems and Barriers 2.3 Problems and Barriers 2.3.1 Lack of proficiency in ESL 2.3.1 Lack of proficiency in ESL 2.3.2 Ethnocentrism 2.3.2 Ethnocentrism 2.3.3 Racism 2.3.3 Racism 2.3.4 Sexism 2.3.4 Sexism 2.3.5 Polarisation (including ethnic polarisation) 2.3.5 Polarisation (including ethnic polarisation) FBMK UPM 2013 8 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

9. Content & Format (cont’d…) 3.0SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN SPEAKING EFFECTIVELY (4-6 pages) 3.0SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN SPEAKING EFFECTIVELY (4-6 pages)E.g.: 3.1Improving Proficiency in English 3.1Improving Proficiency in English 3.2Reducing Ethnocentrism 3.2Reducing Ethnocentrism 3.3Fighting Racism 3.3Fighting Racism 3.4Controlling Sexism 3.4Controlling Sexism 3.5Addressing Polarisation among Malaysians 3.5Addressing Polarisation among Malaysians FBMK UPM 2013 9 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

10. Content & Format (cont’d…) 4.0CONCLUSION (2 pages) 4.0CONCLUSION (2 pages) 4.1Summary of the paper 4.1Summary of the paper 4.2Major conclusions 4.2Major conclusions 4.2Implications and suggestions for further research 4.2Implications and suggestions for further research REFERENCES (list at least 10, including web-based resources) REFERENCES (list at least 10, including web-based resources) APPENDICES (if any, but must be referred to in paper) APPENDICES (if any, but must be referred to in paper) FBMK UPM 2013 10 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

11. Some Writing Requirements 1. The paper may be attempted in groups of up to four students or individually (though this might be a less desirable alternative). 2. Maximum length of paper: 15 A4 pages + front matter + back matter 3. Text must be typed or word-processed: 1.5 spacing for the main text; single spacing for References, Appendices, Endnotes etc.; Font-size for regular/body text and bold sub-headings: 11 or 12 points Times New Roman or Arial; major section headings: 14 points (bold) FBMK UPM 2013 11 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

12. Some Writing Requirements (cont’d…) 4. Important: Acknowledge your sources of information. Check with a textbook chapter or a journal article to see how references are documented. You can use any reference or bibliography system but be consistent throughout. Any sign of plagiarism will be severely dealt with in the grading of your work. Any sign of plagiarism will be severely dealt with in the grading of your work. FBMK UPM 2013 12 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

13. Deadline To reach UPME&T two (2) weeks before the BBI 3213 FINAL EXAMINATION Second Semester 2012/2013 To reach UPME&T two (2) weeks before the BBI 3213 FINAL EXAMINATION Second Semester 2012/2013 FBMK UPM 2013 13 B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)