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

More documents

Recommendations

Info

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG IENG 030 Advanced Intensive English Level 3, Oral Language Communication III Extensive practice in listening to and understanding academic lectures and taking notes. Students will learn to recognize a variety of verbal and non-verbal clues to signal main ideas in a lecture; prepare and deliver formal oral presentations; improve discussion skills, and learn how to support their opinions and respond to the opinions of others. Prerequisite: Placement test, TOEFL 173-190 OR IENG 020. Co-requisite: IENG 031. IENG 031 Advanced Intensive English Level 3, Reading and Language Writing III Refines writing techniques through the development of paragraphs on academic topics with correct structure and organization. Introduces writing of expository essays. Acquisition of academic vocabulary for all modes of discourse while learning to present, synthesize, and analyze authentic academic texts. Provides extensive reading of academic texts for the purpose of evaluation of information. Students will also acquire library research skills. Focuses on improving academic reading skills comprehension and answering test questions. Prerequisite: Placement Test, TOEFL 173-190 OR IENG 021. Co-requisite: IENG 030. ENGL 099 Fundamentals of Reading and Writing (12) This course focuses on developing academic reading and language skills necessary for success in the academic environment. Under the close supervision of the instructor and using the workshop method, students will refine their reading, vocabulary, and sentence skills while producing a portfolio of multi-paragraph writings that demonstrates their ability to summarize, paraphrase, synthesize, analyze, and evaluate information and ideas taken from a variety of sources. Exit exam required. This course meets 20 hours per week. Credit earned cannot be used for graduation. Pre-requisite: TOEFL 520 or Accuplacer LOEP Reading ≤ 109/WritePlacer Essay ≤ 8. 60
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG GENERAL __________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INFORMATION • Academic Advising • Academic Policy Class Attendance Grading System Computing the Grade Point Average Incomplete Grades and Make- Up Requirements Change of Final Grade Course Repetition Policy Academic Probation Removal of Academic Probation Academic Dismissal and Appeal Process Registration Registration Priority Registration Holds Drop and Add Pass-Fail Option Independent Study Courses Auditing a Class Withdrawal from Individual Courses Late Withdrawal from Individual Courses Withdrawal from the University Leave of Absence Resuming Study at AUK Study at Another Institution • Courses and Class Schedules Course Schedules Course Code, Level, Title and Credit Hours Information Courses Numbered 099 or Below Course Prerequisites Course Corequisites Course Credit Value University Academic Operation and Class Periods Course Descriptions and Syllabi Official Student Class Standing Student Academic Load • Categories of Students Full-Time Students Part-Time Students Summer School • Graduation Graduation and Credit Hour Requirements Application for Graduation Undergraduate Catalog Requirements Major Requirements and Declaration of Major Double Major Two Bachelor Degrees Minor Requirements and Declaration of Minor(s) Completion of the Minor Change in Degree Programs, Major and/or Minor Undergraduate Certificates Degree Audit Conferral of Degrees and Commencement Names on Degree Diplomas Student Academic Record • Permanent Record • Transcripts • Disclosure of Student Records • University Honors and Awards Dean’s Honor List Graduation Honors • University Liability 61
Page 3 and 4:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT ACADE
Page 5 and 6:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-
Page 7 and 8:
Page 9 and 10:
Page 11 and 12:
Page 13 and 14: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-
Page 63: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-
Page 115 and 116:
Page 117 and 118:
Page 119 and 120:
Page 121 and 122:
Page 123 and 124:
Page 125 and 126:
Page 127 and 128:
Page 129 and 130:
Page 131 and 132:
Page 133 and 134:
Page 135 and 136:
Page 137 and 138:
Page 139 and 140:
Page 141 and 142:
Page 143 and 144:
Page 145 and 146:
Page 147 and 148:
Page 149 and 150:
Page 151 and 152:
Page 153 and 154:
Page 155 and 156:
Page 157 and 158:
Page 159 and 160:
Page 161 and 162:
Page 163 and 164:
Page 165 and 166:
Page 167 and 168:
Page 169 and 170:
Page 171 and 172:
Page 173 and 174:
Page 175 and 176:
Page 177 and 178:
Page 179 and 180:
Page 181 and 182:
Page 183 and 184:
Page 185 and 186:
Page 187 and 188:
Page 189 and 190:
Page 191 and 192:
Page 193 and 194:
Page 195 and 196:
Page 197 and 198:
Page 199 and 200:
Page 201 and 202:
Page 203 and 204:
Page 205 and 206:
Page 207 and 208:
Page 209 and 210:
Page 211 and 212:
Page 213 and 214:
Page 215 and 216:
Page 217 and 218:
Page 219 and 220:
Page 221 and 222:
show all

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

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?