2007-2008 Academic Catalog (4-Aug-2007).indd - AUK

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG hosting students registered in the Soliya’s connect program, accommodations testing, testtaking skills workshops, and accommodating non-AUK students enrolled in distance education courses. Writing Center Because writing is central to developing and fostering an environment of intellectual inquiry and social responsibility, the AUK Writing Center aims to: • Cultivate an environment of collaborative inquiry with students seeking help with a variety of writing needs, concerns, and goals. • Promote writing as a way of thinking, learning, and creating. • Promote an understanding of writing as multi-mediated. • Promote students’ interest in and engagement with writing as a recursive process. • Develop students’ understanding of the variety of writing purposes, audiences, genres, and styles. • Develop students’ strategies for reading and writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. • Support students’ efforts in all stages of their writing processes. • Provide thoughtful and constructive feedback. • Provide resources on writing for the entire University community. • Create, develop, and sustain cross-disciplinary, cross-departmental, and cross constituency engagement with writing in all its forms and functions. UNIVERSITY LABORATORIES Computer Laboratories The Information Technology Department (IT) maintains a computer network that serves students, faculty, and staff. Computer labs are available for use by the students. The University has instructional labs as well as an open lab for access to the World Wide Web for research and learning purposes. AUK’s computer network uses state-of-the-art fiber optic cables and wireless points connecting the campus community. Science Laboratories AUK maintains instructional science laboratories in the major scientific disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. These labs are fully equipped for instructional laboratory exercises. Standards of use are established and rigorously enforced by the faculty and the lab assistants to help ensure safety. COMMUNITY RESOURCES Center for Continuing Education The Center for Continuing Education offers programs and services which complement those of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Intensive English Program. 22
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG The Center’s target audiences include: • adults who wish to advance or change their careers update or upgrade their knowledge, skills and abilities achieve professional credentials or certifications prepare for advanced studies or exams such as the GMAT fulfill continuing professional education requirements pursue personal and professional development interests prepare for life-changing events such as parenthood and retirement • young adults who wish to prepare for university studies prepare for exams such as the TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT participate in enrichment programs increase their knowledge and confidence in areas such as Conversational English pursue personal interests The Center offers programs throughout the year during the evening, on weekends and on weekdays. The majority of programs will be offered at AUK’s Main Campus, but some may be offered at community sites or in specialized off-campus facilities. The Center’s offerings include: • multiple-course series and certificate programs • courses or programs accredited by external organizations such as professional associations • “intensive” or “fast track” programs • workshops, seminars, and conferences in areas such as: Academic Upgrading and Preparedness Arabic Language and Culture Art & Design • Fine Arts • Graphic Design • Interior Decorating & Design • Visual & Photographic Arts • Web Design Business & Computers • Accounting & Bookkeeping • Business & Public Administration • Business English & Communications • Computer Applications • Customer Service • Family Business • Financial Analysis and Investment 23
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