MMD1000 Spoken English for higher education
Faculty of Business and Economics
MMD1000 Spoken English for higher education is a level 1, 2-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Summer A and Winter at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 2
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Winter
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MMD1000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MMD1000
No unit lists MMD1000 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B0601 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit focuses on enhancing your proficiency in verbal communication in academic and professional settings. It aims to develop your confidence, clarity and effectiveness in delivering speeches, presentations, and contributing to academic and professional discussions. This unit covers essential aspects of public speaking and presentation skills in higher education, as well as vocabulary and grammar. You will learn to craft well-structured and compelling presentations tailored to specific contexts, ensuring you communicate with confidence and impact.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On campus |
| Winter semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Artefact25%
- Presentation25%
- Demonstration30%
- Demonstration20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate confidence and clarity in delivering speeches using appropriate tone, gestures, and eye contact
- 2
develop and deliver well-structured, engaging, and persuasive speeches tailored to specific audiences and purpose
- 3
construct and present compelling arguments for different types of speeches.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Gregory, H. (2022). Public Speaking for College and Career.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Kavitha V.Gokulachandran
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MMD1000?
MMD1000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MMD1000 offered?
In 2026, MMD1000 runs in Summer A and Winter at Malaysia.
How much work is MMD1000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MMD1000 have an exam?
No. MMD1000 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 2
- Level
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Organisational unit
- Malaysia School of Pathways & Immersion
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.042
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027