Course Syllabus

College: College of Humanities and Sciences

Department: Foreign Languages
Program: GEP
Academic Year: 2021 - 2022
Current Semester: ☒ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ Summer
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Course Title Advanced English Writing Course Code ENG104

Number of Credit Hours, Contact Hours, and Prerequisites:

Credit Hours: 3 Theory: X Lab: ………. Tutorial: ……….

Contact Hours: 3 Theory: ………. Lab: ………. Tutorial: ……….

Prerequisite(s) (if any)

Co-requisite(s) (if any)

2. Instructor’s Name and Contact Information:

Name Office No.

E-mail Office Tel.

3. Catalog Course Description:

The course aims to empower and develop the students’ writing communicative competence so that they
can communicate accurately, appropriately, and effectively in their academic, personal, and social life. The
course is based on the holistic approach to writing by providing real life models/ samples and from there,
students move to the micro level of planning, analyzing clinically the constituents of the paragraph, and
how they combine together to produce a cohesive, coherent text. Thus, the types of sentences, topic and
supporting ones, cohesive devises, punctuation, planning, writing as revising and editing are dealt with and
acquired. In addition, students get online support to enhance their writing competencies.
4. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Upon successful completion of the course, students shall be able to:

Corresponding Program
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Recognize the different types of terminology used in a model or

sample paragraph, PLO1

2. Demonstrate the correct use of punctuation and spelling in

writing texts which contribute to good writing, PLO2

3. Apply punctuation rules together with the right spelling and use
them correctly, PLO4

4. Prepare a paragraph, topic sentence, supporting sentences, simple PLO4

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 and compound sentences with cohesion and coherence,

5. Construct paragraphs and reports independently and creatively,

PLO6
6. Evaluate written texts ccritically using the process approach
independently, applying a variety of rhetorical strategies and
modes. PLO8

5. Week-by-week Course Topics and Contents, including sessions for assessments (Theory Class):

Corresponding Section of
Week Topics and Contents CLOs (#) Textbook/
Reference
Chapter 1 1
- Introduction to the course:
- Prewriting
- Integrating listening, Speaking, and writing
1 &2 - Organization
- Examining the models
- Formatting the paper
- Editing paragraph format
- Peer Revision and Editing
Chapter 1 1,2,3,4, 6
- Practice 1
- Sentences
- Subjects
- Verbs
- Objects
- Practice 5&6
3&4 - Capitalization
- Sample Sentences
- Practice 8
- Connection Words
- Practice 10
- The writing Preprocess
- Writing Assignment
- Peer Revision and Editing
Test 1 1,2,3,6
Chapter 2: Listing –Order Paragraph
- Clustering
- Practice 1, listening Order
- Paragraph
- The Model
4&5 - Practice 2
- The Topic Sentence
- Practice 3,Practice 4, and Practice 5
- Supporting Sentences
- Transitional Signals
- Practice 5 Editing for Unity
- Practice 9&10 Outlining

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 - Peer Revision and Editing
Chapter 2 1,2,3,4,6
- Compound Sentences
- Practice 12
- Conjunctions
6&7 - Practice 13
- Run-ons and Comma Splices
- Intensifiers
- Writing Assignments
- Peer Revision and Editing
Mid Exam 1,2,3,4,5, 6
Chapter 3: Giving Instructions
- Listening
- Using Listing to Get Ideas
- How to Write a Paragraph
- Model
- Practice 2 &3
- Time and Listing
7&8 - Order Transmission Signals
- Practice 4&5
- Ordering and Organizing
- How to Write Paragraphs
- Outlining Clauses
- Common Sentence Errors
- Editing Exercise
- Peer Revision and Editing

Chapter 4: Describing With Space Order 1,2,3,4,5, 6

- Listing Descriptive Details
- Descriptive Paragraphs
- Model
- Topic Sentences
- Concluding Sentences
- Practice
8&9
- Supporting Sentences with Details
- Revising
- Editing
- Adjectives
- Practice Prepositional Phrases with Practice
Assignment
- Peer Revision and Editing

10&11 - Chapter 5: Stating Reasons 1,2,3,4,5, 6

- Prewriting
- The Model
- Organization
- Transitions for Reason
- Examples Complex Sentences with Reason Clauses
- More Capitalization Rules
- Punctuation
- Writing Assignments

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 - Peer Revision and Editing
REPORTS WRITING 1,2,3,4,5,6

11,12&13 - Report Writing

- Report Components

- Sample Progress Report 1,2,3,4,5,6

- Sample Progress Report Component
14&15

16 Final Exam

6. Week-by-week Experiment1 Topics and Contents (for non-lecture part, if applicable):

Experiment
Week Experiment Title
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7. Relating the CLOs to the Assessment Tools to demonstrate the attainment level of CLOs:

CLO # Assessment Tool(s)

First Test
Mid-Term Exam
Second Test
Portfolio (Assignments)
Presentation
Final Exam

8. Out-of-Class Assignments:

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You may change Experiment to Simulation, Studio, Lab, or Clinic, etc., as appropriate for non-lecture part of your course.
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 # Assignment Title Submission Due Date
1. Writing simple sentences

2. Writing compund sentences

3. Writing complex sentences

4. Writing a paragraph

5. Writing a report

6. Course Assessment.

Course Assessment Tools:

Assessment Tool2 Assessment Date Weight (%)

First Test Week 4 10

Mid-Term Exam Week 9 30

Second Test Week 13 10

Portfolio Presentation Ongoing through the semester 10

Writing simple sentences assignment
Writing compound sentences assignment
Writing complex sentences assignment
Writing a report assignment
Identifying conjunctions and subordinating
conjunctions in texts
Writing paragraphs
Writing reports

Final Exam Week 16 40

7. Teaching and learning methodologies, including any use of online instruction:

 Lectures
 Brain storming
 Class discussion
 Individual work
 Peer Review
 Pair and group work & assessment
 Assignments
 E-learning (Moodle & different search engines)

8. Course texts, recommended readings, instructional material, and learning resources .

a. Course Text book:
Hogue, A., & Bixby, J. (2017). Longman academic writing series: Paragraphs.

Title: Longman academic writing series 3: Paragraphs to Essays

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You may change/add other assessment tools, as appropriate for your course.
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Author(s): Alice Oshima & Ann Hogue

Edition: 4th Edition

Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

Publishing Year: 2017

ISBN: 0134663322 978-0134663326

b. Reference books or recommended readings:

 Oshima, A., Hogue, A., & Ravitch, L. (2017). Longman Academic Writing Series, Level 4: Essays.
The book helps students master the academic writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. It
covers the complete writing process from prewriting to revision. The text's proven approach integrates
training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, and essay organization along with the writing process.

 Bailey, S. (2015). Academic writing for international students of business. London: Routledge.

The book is specially designed to assist overseas students studying Business or Economics courses in English.
Most courses expect students to complete a variety of writing tasks as part of their assessment, such as essays,
reports and projects. For many students these can be a major concern, but this book explains the writing
process from start to finish and practices all the key writing skills.

 Dow, A. W. (2016). Composition. Dinslaken: Anboco.

The book offers teachers and students a systematic approach to composition. It explores the creation of freely
constructed images based on harmonic relations between lines, colors, and dark and light patterns. The author
draws upon the traditions of Japanese art to discuss a theory of "flat" formal equilibrium as an essential
component of pictorial creation. Practical and well-illustrated, this classic guide offers valuable insights into
modern design
 Samuels, B., & Garbati, J. (2019). Mastering academic writing.

Focusing on research-related assignments, this book helps you navigate the potential pitfalls of academic
writing through the experience of students who face the same challenges you do. Packed with hands-on
exercises and insightful feedback, this workbook gives you the practice you need to fine tune your academic
writing.

 Osmond, A. (2016). Academic writing and grammar for students. Los Angeles: SAGE.
This handy guide shows students how to use academic English grammar and punctuation. The author
identifies common grammar mistakes and how to avoid them, making extensive use of examples and advice
from tutors from a range of subjects. This valuable book enables readers to immediately improve their work at
university.

 Silvia, P. J. (2019). How to write a lot: A practical guide to productive academic writing.

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 In this second edition of his popular guidebook, Paul Silvia offers fresh advice to help you overcome barriers
to writing and use your time more productively. After addressing some common excuses and bad habits, he
provides practical strategies to motivate students, professors, researchers, and other academics to become
better and more prolific writers. Silvia draws from his own experience in psychology to explain how to write,
submit, and revise academic work, from journal articles to books, all without sacrificing evenings, weekends,
and vacations.
 Day, T. (2018). Success in academic writing.
The book helps students to develop confidence, technique and clarity of purpose as a writer in their discipline.
Takes the reader through the complete writing process from understanding the task through researching,
reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and finalising their copy with many self-study
exercises included throughout.
 Bottomley, J. (2015). Academic writing for international students of science.
The book will enhance students' understanding of the nature of academic scientific writing. This will enable
them to understand how language and discourse function in a real scientific context. The texts serve as models
of good writing and are followed by practice activities which will help students to develop their own writing
skills.
 Rectenwald, M., & Carl, L. (2016). Academic writing, real world topics.
Academic Writing, Real World Topics introduces students to the kinds of research and writing that they will
be expected to undertake throughout their college careers and beyond. Readings are drawn from various
disciplines across the major divisions of the university and focus on issues of real import to students today,
including such topics as living in a digital culture, learning from games, learning in a digital age, living in a
global culture, our post-human future, surviving economic crisis, and assessing armed global conflict.

 Read, S. H. (2019). Academic writing skills for international students.

This engaging guide will equip students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools and confidence
to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It supports students in the
development of essential writing skills, such as structuring paragraphs and building an argument, and provides
practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing.

c. Instructional material and learning resources:

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/compound-sentence-examples.html

https://www.scribbr.com/research-paper/paragraph-structure/

https://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/paragraph-writing-secrets/

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-long-is-a-paragraph/

http://www.english-for-students.com/Paragraph.html

https://wordcounter.net/blog/2017/01/17/102810_write-a-good-paragraph.html

 Power point
 E-learning

9. University Policies and Grading system

The students are required to fully understand and observe the following policies of the University:
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 Attendance Policy:
The students are required to attend and participate fully in the classes and other sessions scheduled
for the course. An absence of 25% of the course classes will result in a withdrawal/fail in the course.
The students must read and comprehend the “Attendance Policy” which is published in the Student
Handbook.
Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/undergraduate/student-handbook.html

Student Academic Integrity Policy:

AU is committed to enforcing a strict code of academic integrity in its academic pursuits. The academic
integrity code of the University prohibits all forms of academic dishonesty. This includes cheating and
plagiarism and applies to all courses, assignments, projects reports/dissertations or exams completed
by students. The University does not tolerate any violation of academic misconduct and imposes a
strict system of penalties. For more details, refer to the student handbook.
Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/undergraduate/student-handbook.html
Grading System:
The University uses the relative grading system, which is based on a four-point scale. An overall grade
will be assigned on the following grading scale.
Undergraduate:
Grades A B+ B C+ C D+ D F
Points 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0
Marks % 90-100 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 <60

For more details, refer to the Undergraduate Student Catalog.

Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/undergraduate/undergraduate-student-catalog
Graduate:
Grades A B+ B C+ C F
Points 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 0
Marks % 90-100 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 <70

For more details, refer to the Graduate Student Catalog.

Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/graduate/graduate-student-catalog

Instructor’s Signature: Date:

………………………………………………….. March24, 2020.
Signature of the Head of Department: Date:

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Dr Bilal Ibrahim March 24, 2020.

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