ENGLISH 101ENGLISH 101
Course Course IntroductionIntroduction
By Mr. Hassan El BadriBy Mr. Hassan El Badri
The University of Hail
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
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).
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
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
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
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: [email protected] Office Hours: Sat. Mon. Wed. Or by
appointment.