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Expository Writing

The Expository Writing course (ENGL1023) is a 16-week program designed to enhance students' writing and communication skills in English, focusing on both oral and written forms. It incorporates a project-based learning approach and covers various topics including essay writing, critical reading, persuasive communication, and presentation skills. Students are expected to engage actively in class, complete assignments, and adhere to academic honesty policies to succeed in the course.

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Expository Writing

The Expository Writing course (ENGL1023) is a 16-week program designed to enhance students' writing and communication skills in English, focusing on both oral and written forms. It incorporates a project-based learning approach and covers various topics including essay writing, critical reading, persuasive communication, and presentation skills. Students are expected to engage actively in class, complete assignments, and adhere to academic honesty policies to succeed in the course.

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Expository Writing

ENGL1023

Program ADP-AF

Credit Hours 3

Duration 16 Weeks / 32 sessions

Prerequisites Functional English


Course Description:

This course prepares undergraduates to become successful writers and


readers of English. The course helps students develop their fundamental
language skills with a focus on writing so that they can gain the confidence
to communicate in oral and written English outside the classroom. The
course is divided into five units and takes a PBL (Project-based Learning)
approach. The themes in the course pack target the development of 21st
century skills that will enable the students to function as successful members
of the society in both professional and personal capacities. Course activities
include lectures, group, pair and individual activities, as well as a series of
required assignments, including reading and writing across various genres.

In addition, the course introduces students to the communications so they


can effectively communicate their message. The course also covers how to
make an effective presentation both written and verbal. Various modern
techniques of communication and presentation skills are covered in this
course. Further, the course aims to enhance students’ linguistic command,
so they could communicate effectively in diversified socio-cultural situations;
create larger stretches of interactive text in speech and writing; and identify
and repair any instances of potential communication break-up.

Course Objectives

The course objectives aim to guide students in achieving advanced proficiency in the English
language across multiple skill areas while fostering a deeper understanding of the language and
culture. The following are the objectives of this course:

CO1: Analyze basic communication skills and use them effectively in oral and written English

CO2: Develop skills as reflective and self-directed learners

CO3: Critically evaluate and review various types of texts and summarize them

CO4: Develop analytical and problem-solving skills to address various community-specific


challenges

CO5: Intellectually engage with different stages of the writing process, such as: brainstorming,
mind mapping, free writing, drafting and revision, etc.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:


CLO1: Write, edit and proofread a short essay in English language

CLO2: Present ideas to the whole class in team presentations using English that is
comprehensible and engaging.

CLO3: Critically analyze a text written in English using SQW3R strategies

CLO4: Conduct small-scale research about their communities

CLO5: Exhibit advanced writing skills by producing well-organized written work across
different purposes and genres, and show proficiency in using advanced language structures and
effectively conveying complex ideas in written communication.

CLO6: Develop cultural awareness and intercultural communication skills by appreciating


cultural nuances.

Violation of Academic Honesty Policy:

If any two projects / assignments are identical or partially identical, a zero will be awarded. The
repetition of such kind may lead to an “F” grade in the course.

How to Keep Your Professor Happy:

Class attendance is mandatory. You may miss up to 6 class sessions. On the seventh absence,
you will be withdrawn from the course. As a courtesy to the instructor and other students, be
prepared to arrive at class and be in your seat on time. In addition, please note that each class
lasts for 90 minutes.

Also keep in mind some general rules as given below:

 Cell phones should be powered off.


 Eatables are not allowed in the class.
 The teacher will not tolerate any disruptive behavior in the class.
 The Dress Code has to be observed, no warnings will be given, and violators will be
asked politely to leave the class and consequently will be marked absent.

Participation:
Students are required to attend all classes and read all the assigned material in advance of class
(although not necessarily with perfect comprehension). Advanced preparation and class
participation are crucial for periods in which we discuss cases. During discussion sessions, the
instructor generally keeps track of the insightful and useful comments students make. (Any
unproductive contribution is not rewarded)

Reference Book:
Course Pack English 2

Week
Topics Covered Class Activity
#

Orientation

Ch1: Principles of Writing Good English


1 (understanding the composition
process through self-reflection)

Ch1: Principles of Writing Good


English (writing clearly, using concise
2 and precise language, developing
cohesion and coherence)

Ch 2: Essay Writing

Ch2: Essay Writing

Ch 2: Essay Writing
3 Assignment 1

Ch 3: Critical Reading Skills (using


strategies skimming, scanning,
previewing)

4 Ch 3: Critical Reading Skills Quiz 1


(annotating, detailed reading and
notetaking)
Ch 3: Critical Reading Skills
(interpreting and analyzing graphs and
diagrams)
5 Ch 3: Critical Reading Skills
(summarizing and paraphrasing)

Ch 4: Listening Skills
6 Quiz 2
Ch 4: Listening Skills

Ch 5: Persuasive Communication
7 Assignment 2
CH 5: Persuasive Communication

Ch 6: Community Engagement:
developing research questions,
collecting data, conducting surveys
8
Ch 6: Community Engagement:
developing small-scale survey reports

9 MID TERM

Ch 7: Professional Communication:
letter writing (letter formats)

Ch 7: Professional Communication:
10
letter writing (mechanics of business
letter writing)

Ch 7: Professional Communication:
memos, applications, and proposals
11 Assignment 3
Ch 7: Professional Communication:
writing resumes, styles and formats
Ch 8: Conducting Meetings: small
group communication

12 Ch 8: Conducting meetings: taking Quiz 3


meeting’s minutes

Ch 9: Verbal Communication

13 Ch 9: Non-Verbal Communication

Ch 10: Presentation Skills


(Personalized learning): presentation
strategies, defining the objective,
scope and audience of the
presentation
14 Assignment 4
Ch 10: Presentation Skills
(Personalized learning): material
gathering, material organization
strategies

Ch 10: Presentation skills (Personalized


learning): time management, opening
and concluding
15 Quiz 4
Ch 10: Presentation skills (Personalized
learning): use of audio-visual aids

Group Presentations
16
Group Presentations

17 Final Term

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