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English Language

Academic Writing 1

ENG1104
3 hours English

Academic Writing 1

Academic Writing 1
1 Unit 1. Understanding Sentence Basics
2 Unit 2. Understanding Paragraph Basics
3 Writing Lab and Feedback Session
4 Unit 3. Writing about the Present
5 Writing Lab and Feedback Session
6 Unit 4. Writing about the Past
7 Writing Lab and Feedback Session
8 Unit 5. Describing Actions
9 Writing Lab and Feedback Session
10 Unit 6. Writing about the Future
11 Writing Lab and Feedback Session
12 Unit 7. Writing Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses
13 Writing Lab and Feedback Session
14 Midterm Exam
15 Unit 8. Pulling It All Together and Preparing for More / Note: Utilizing the Spark platform for this unit is highly recommended
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Demonstrate knowledge of the components of a cohesive well-structured paragraph, including topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lecturing Class Discussion
Assessment Methods Online Exercises
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Compose a well-structured paragraph with a clear topic sentence and a proper controlling idea and organize supporting details logically to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lecturing Class Discussion Writing Labs
Assessment Methods Exams Assignments
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Apply proper grammar, punctuation, and parts of speech in academic writing to ensure clarity and precision.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lecturing Class Discussion Writing Labs
Assessment Methods Exams Assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Modify written pieces to make them more coherent, clear and grammatically correct.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lecturing Class Discussion Writing Labs
Assessment Methods Exams Assignments
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and intellectual honesty in all academic, professional, and creative pursuits.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lecturing Class Discussion Written Assignments
Assessment Methods Assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Work autonomously and collaboratively with empathy, respect, and inclusivity to achieve shared goals.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lecturing Class Discussion Written Assignments
Assessment Methods Assignments
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Exam or Quizzes: These exams should include an editing portion (20%) and a writing portion (10%). All teachers of the course should follow the same rubric. These rubrics are available in the teacher’s manual or online. Exams can be given on Blackboard in the department’s labs.
30%
In-class writing assignments: They should be marked for structure, punctuation and content. All teachers of the course should follow the same rubric. These rubrics are available in the teacher’s manual or online.
10%
Spark Exercises: Students should access the Spark platform and do the exercises that the teacher assigned immediately after every unit. This way, students can practice what they learn and receive immediate feedback from the platform.
10%
Final: The exam should include an editing portion (30%) and a writing portion (20%). All teachers of the course should follow the same rubric. These rubrics are available in the teacher’s manual or online. Exams can be given on Blackboard in the department’s labs.
50%
Total
100%