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ACADEMIC SKILLS IN ENGLISH-II ENG 102

ACADEMIC SKILLS IN ENGLISH-II ENG 102. 2010-2011 SPRING. The Course Aims at the following:.

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ACADEMIC SKILLS IN ENGLISH-II ENG 102

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  1. ACADEMIC SKILLS IN ENGLISH-IIENG 102 2010-2011 SPRING

  2. The Course Aims at the following: To develop students’ academic reading and writing skills so that they can follow their department courses better. This course will NOT teach you English, instead it will give you opportunities to practice the language and accomplish assigned tasks.

  3. ENG 102 (SECOND SEMESTER) Will help you to become better READERS and WRITERS of English

  4. The Book You can get your books from the bookstore (-1 Floor)

  5. The Reading Module • There are 4 Units in the Reading Module • Starting from Reading Unit 3, you will be assessed based on your class performance (CPG) • You will be using academic reading skills in your department courses as you will be expected to read long academic texts.

  6. Research Skills Unit • This is an 8 hour unit which provides you with the basics of research and writing essays. • You will receive 2 CPG’s in this unit. • You will be responsible for the content of this unit in all writing units that follow.

  7. The Writing Module • There are 4 Units in the Writing Module • At the end of each unit, you will be assessed based on your class performance (CPG) • These units will develop your writing skills, by showing ways of doing research, paraphrasing, quoting, summarising and organizing an academic essay. • Do not forget that your department teachers may ask you to write long academic essays in different courses on different topics. • 20% of your overall grade will be based on your written project which you will be asked to write (in class) towards the end of the semester.

  8. Your project essay will be evaluated on the following basis: • Task Achievement • Language Use • Lexical resources • Coherence • Organisation • Use of Sources

  9. Academic Word List (Mini Dictionary) • In the reading passages of your book, you will see words in bold.

  10. Academic Words (AWL) • These words are samples of words that are being widely used in the academic world. • You will be asked to learn these words, their synonyms and definitions. Your written exams will have a vocabulary component where you will be asked to either use some of the given words or give their synonyms. • You will find these words in the mini dictionary at the end of your coursebook.

  11. Attendance • Attendance is obligatory • If you miss more than 25% (16 hrs) of total class hours, you will not be allowed to take the final exam. • As this is a school rule, do not ask your instructors to show you flexibility on attendance.

  12. Assessment • Midterm 30% • Written Project 20% • Final Exam 30% • CPG 20%

  13. Midterm • Three reading Texts (50 pts) • AWL (20 pts) • Writing (30 pts)

  14. Writing Project • One week before the project, 3 texts will be given on topics related to your departments • Your essay questions will be given during the exam slot • You will be asked to write an essay on the given topic by using the source texts given to you.

  15. Final • Three reading Texts (50 pts) • AWL (20 pts) • Paraphrasing, Summarising (30 pts)

  16. What is CPG?Class Participation Grade • 20% of your course grade • Based on tasks done during class and assignments given as homework • Your willingness to participate in class work will help you to learn the skills better • Your willingness in participating in class work will help you get a higher CPG

  17. CPG’s Effect on Course Grade • Midterm Final Project CPG Course Grade • 62 60 75 90 69.6(CC) • 62 60 75 65 64.6(DC) • 62 60 75 35 58.6(FD) • 62 60 75 0 51.6(FF) A DIFFERENCE OF FOUR LETTER GRADES!

  18. CPG is… • A grade that encourages your participation in class activities • NOT a randomly given grade based on teacher’s intuitions or likes and dislikes

  19. WE HOPE TO SPEND AN ENJOYABLE, EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL SECOND SEMESTER WITH YOU

  20. Any problems? • Attendance • Classes • Personal Speak to your teacher before it’s too late!

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