ENGLISH 101ENGLISH 101

Course Course IntroductionIntroduction

By Mr. Hassan El BadriBy Mr. Hassan El Badri

The University of Hail

COURSE TITLE

An Introduction to Academic Discourse

Questions

What is ‘academic’?

What is ‘discourse’?

Academic is the kind of information which is found in high school and university textbooks. Academic subjects include management, accounting, law, etc.

Discourse means written or oral expression. In this course we focus on ‘written’ expression/discussion.

Answers

Course Materials

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Note-Book

COURSE OBJECTIVES

You will: learn how to write clearly, concisely and

coherently about a variety of topics. learn how to use three (3) types of

reading sources - textbook chapters - encyclopedia articles

- periodical articles. become knowledgeable at using a large

monolingual (one language) dictionary (LDCE).

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Attend all lectures Catch-up any work missed due to

absence (no excuse for missed work) Always arrive ‘on-time’ Participate in all lessons Take notes when listening to a lecture or

reading your textbook Ask questions when you do not

understand

Complete all homework and assignments (by their due date)

Make a weekly study plan to keep track of homework and assignments in all subjects

Take responsibility for your OWN learning – this means prepare for your lessons, participate in your lessons, ask questions and visit your lecturer during office hours whenever you need extra help

COURSE OUTLINE

Reading

1. Textbook chapter

The Changing Earth (pp. 8-32)

2. Encyclopedia Article

Planet (pp. 55-62)

3. Encyclopedia Article

Antibiotics (pp. 86-90)

4. Periodical Article

Four Wheels Good, Two Legs Bad (p. 125)

Writing

1. Short and extended definition

2. Classification and partition

3. Causal analysis

4. Comparison and contrast

Focus on Error

1. Relative clause

2. Sentence fragments

3. Subject-verb agreement.

4. Verbs errors

COURSE INFORMATION

Assessment

AssignmentsAssignments Mid-term ExamMid-term Exam Final ExamFinal Exam HomeworkHomework

4 writing

Assignments

Homework, participation in class and group work contributions

1. Reading comprehension

2. Sentence structure

3. Composition skills

1. Reading comprehension

2. Sentence structure

3. Composition skills

Assignments

Composition 15%

Composition 25%

Composition 3

10%

Composition 4

10%

Total30%

Calculation of grades100%

30% 30%30% 10%

Assignments Mid-Term Final Homework

Grade standards (Subject to change)

TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXTGradeScoreGradeScore

A+95-100C60-64

A85-94D+55-59

B+75-84D50-54

B70-74F0-49

C+65-69

Attendance Policy

Deduction0 -1% -2% -3% -4%

Absences1-45678Deduction -5%DNDN

Absences 91215

Regular attendance is a MUST. You cannot perform well in this course unless you attend class. If you miss class for any reason, you are responsible for the material covered during that period and all assignments made. You have four hours freebies. No questions asked. The fifth absence will result in unfavorable consequences in your final course grade. The following table outlines the deduction system used by the University.

Lecturer’s Contact Details

University of Hail Mr. Hassan El Badri Portable 12 Office #17 E-Mail Address: engl101@uoh.edu.sa Office Hours: Sat. Mon. Wed. Or by

appointment.

THE END

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