{"id":73,"date":"2016-01-21T11:23:16","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T11:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bec.mgt.sjp.ac.dev\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-05-08T22:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:21:49","slug":"special-english-language-programme-selp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/special-english-language-programme-selp\/","title":{"rendered":"Special English Language Programme (SELP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif; color:#222; margin-top:24px;\">\n\n  <style>\n    .utel-bar {\n      display:flex;\n      align-items:center;\n      justify-content:space-between;\n      gap:6px;\n    }\n\n    .utel-step {\n      flex:1;\n      text-align:center;\n    }\n\n    .utel-line {\n      flex:1;\n      height:4px;\n      background:#e5e5e5;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n      .utel-bar {\n        flex-direction:column;\n        align-items:flex-start;\n        gap:10px;\n      }\n\n      .utel-line {\n        display:none;\n      }\n\n      .utel-step {\n        width:100%;\n        display:flex;\n        align-items:center;\n        gap:10px;\n        text-align:left;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; color:#333; margin-bottom:12px;\">\n    English Language Development Programme\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius:10px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:20px; color:#444; line-height:1.7;\">\n    The English Language Development Programme is a structured, multi-stage initiative embedded within the degree programme to enhance students\u2019 communication competencies in both academic and professional contexts. From the first year onwards, students progressively develop their language proficiency through a series of courses that strengthen their ability to communicate ideas clearly, engage confidently in discussions, and function effectively in professional environments.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#333; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n      UTEL Progression\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"utel-bar\">\n      <div class=\"utel-step\">\n        <div style=\"background:#f5f5f5; padding:8px; border-radius:6px; font-size:13px;\">Band 4\u20135<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:4px;\">Entry<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"utel-line\"><\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"utel-step\">\n        <div style=\"background:#f7eeee; padding:8px; border-radius:6px; font-size:13px; font-weight:bold; color:#4E0205;\">Band 6<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:4px;\">Year I<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"utel-line\"><\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"utel-step\">\n        <div style=\"background:#f2e3e4; padding:8px; border-radius:6px; font-size:13px; font-weight:bold; color:#4E0205;\">Band 7\u20138<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:4px;\">Year II<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"utel-line\"><\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"utel-step\">\n        <div style=\"background:#ead6d7; padding:8px; border-radius:6px; font-size:13px; font-weight:bold; color:#4E0205;\">Band 9<\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:4px;\">Year III<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"position:relative; padding-left:34px; border-left:3px solid #8A0007;\">\n\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom:20px; position:relative;\">\n      <div style=\"position:absolute; left:-43px; top:8px; width:12px; height:12px; background:#4E0205; border:2px solid #fff; border-radius:50%; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px #8A0007;\"><\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333; margin-bottom:6px;\">\n        Year I: Foundation in Communication (<span style=\"color:#4E0205;\">UTEL Band 4 \u2192 6<\/span>)\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"color:#444; line-height:1.6;\">\n        <strong>BCC 1370 \u2013 Business Communication I<\/strong> and \n        <strong>BCC 1371 \u2013 Business Communication II<\/strong> provide students with foundational competencies in English language communication. 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The course is formulated according to UTEL Benchmark Band 6 and progresses gradually towards Band 7.\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"color:#444; line-height:1.6;\">\n        <strong>BCC 2276 \u2013 English for Business Economics (Semester II)<\/strong> extends this progression, targeting UTEL Band 8 with advanced proficiency and strengthened communication confidence.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom:10px; position:relative;\">\n      <div style=\"position:absolute; left:-43px; top:8px; width:12px; height:12px; background:#4E0205; border:2px solid #fff; border-radius:50%; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px #8A0007;\"><\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333; margin-bottom:6px;\">\n        Year III: Advanced Professional and Business Communication (<span style=\"color:#4E0205;\">UTEL Band 8 \u2192 9<\/span>)\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"color:#444; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:8px;\">\n        <strong>BCC 3273 \u2013 English for Business Economics (Semester I)<\/strong> enhances business communication through advanced grammar, vocabulary, presentation, and professional interaction.\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"color:#444; line-height:1.6;\">\n        <strong>BCC 3273 \u2013 English for Business Economics (Semester II)<\/strong> focuses on advanced writing and speaking skills aligned with real-world business contexts and UTEL Band 9 proficiency.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English Language Development Programme The English Language Development Programme is a structured, multi-stage initiative embedded within the degree programme to enhance students\u2019 communication competencies in both academic and professional contexts. 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