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Course Name Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP): English Language Course for Diplomacy 1/2015 Date 18-29 May 2015 Course Name Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP): English Language Course for Diplomacy 2/2015 Date 23 November-4 December 2015 Aim The course aims to enhance participants’ English language skills and knowledge as the main medium of communication in conducting diplomacy and international affairs. Rationale English language is an essential medium of communication in diplomacy. The language is the main tool of communication in conducting negotiations and debates, bilateral and multilateral meetings, and regional or international dialogues. Hence, the ability to use English language effectively has become an asset to diplomats and parties dealing with international affairs. The two-week course focuses on enhancing the participants’ skills and competencies in using the language effectively in performing their tasks better. Target Group Junior to mid-career diplomats and government offcers whose tasks and functions are related to diplomacy and international relations. 19 Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, participants should be able: U To enhance their general English language profciency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing; U To know the techniques and strategies of using English language effectively orally and in writing; and U To further improve their profciency in the use of English language specifcally in conducting diplomacy and international affairs. 2015 Prospectus