GNS 101 - Use of English I

Use of English I is a foundational course designed to equip tertiary students with essential language and study skills necessary for academic success.

This course introduces students to effective note-taking, reading methods (such as skimming and scanning), and the core characteristics and functions of language, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It also covers basic grammatical conventions like parts of speech, sentence construction, and punctuation, alongside paragraph development techniques.

Furthermore, the course provides an entry point into literature with a focus on prose fiction, including an analysis of Fractured Base by C. Ngozi Nkoro. Aimed at enhancing communication and comprehension, GNS 101 serves as a vital tool for students in close-class or remote learning environments, supporting the mission of languser.com to make English course content accessible and understandable.