Eng 102 - East West University

East West UniversityDepartment of EnglishCourse OutlineSpring 2009Course Code: ENG 102 (14) Pre-requisite: ENG 101Course Title: Composition and Communication Skills Credits: 3Class Time: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-10:00 Room #: ADMN 801Course Instructor: Ms. Akhter JahanOffice: Cubicle # 404, Research Building, 3 rd FloorTel #:E-mail: ak_jahan2ee@yahoo.comOffice Hours: S - 11:30-1:00, M - 2:00-3:00, T - 10:10-1:10, W - 2:00-3:00, R - 10: 10-12:40.Who is the course for?In this composition course, students will study the principles of and practice writing andanalyzing non-fiction prose, focusing on argument and academic research strategies. As students,one should be able to write a literate and well argued essay and should be able to read a literarytext with some understanding and sensitivity. For practical purposes, this means that studentsshould be able to write an effectively organized and substantial essay that is generallygrammatically and syntactically sound, and to identify and discuss prose features. In English 102,students will acquire and polish the tools fundamental to effective writing and reading that willhelp them to participate successfully in the discourse of the university and beyond.Course Objective:This course is designed to give students scope to practice English and communication skills vitalfor people who need to use the language in their professional lives. In doing so, the course willenable students to1. To become an informed consumer and critic of any text written in English.2. To gain an understanding of the underlying principles of effective writing styles.3. To gain an understanding of the importance of the organization techniques of writingadapting to a variety of audiences and occasions.4. To demonstrate an ability to prepare and deliver effective written responses.5. To improve skills in critical reading and thinking.Contents:The course focuses on generating ideas, planning, drafting, editing, and writing several drafts. Itcovers the following topics: Essay writing, report writing, formal letter writing and writing a termpaper.Text book:College Writing Skills with Readings by John Langan. New York: McGraw-Hill Publications.Reference booksTechnical Communication: Principles and Practice by Meenakshi Raman and Sangeeta Sharma,Oxford University PressBusiness Class by David Cotton and Sue Robbins, Addison Wesley Longman ltd.Handouts: Please collect and read the material before coming to class.Other Materials:• A folder-to be used for keeping all of your writings (including all drafts) and building aportfolio of your work;• Copies of all written works should be saved in the folder.

• A good dictionary.Course requirements:• in-class writing activities;• full participation in class discussion (engaging in discussions, asking though provokingand meaningful questions);• writing three or four essays and a term paper;• enthusiastic participation in generating ideas and doing peer-editing;• conferences with you instructorCourse Policies:Attendance: Attendance is vital to your success in this class. Three consecutive unexcusedabsences will drop you from the course. Your active participation in this writing class will helpyou achieve the goals of this and accomplish your personal academic goals. Therefore, yourregular attendance and informed and active Participation are expected. We will be writing in thisclass frequently and in-class writing activities may not be made up outside class. Missing theseassignments may lower your class evaluation and course grade.Exams and Make-up exam: Without regular attendance, satisfactory class work and homework,students will not be allowed to sit for any Mid-Term or Final exam, All Exams will be completedon due dates. No Make-up exam will be allowed for this course,Plagiarism: Representing the work of another as your own, whether through direct copying, unattributedparaphrasing or, inadequate citation practices constitutes plagiarism. A paper that isplagiarized in whole or in part will receive an F.Examination Dates: 1 st MT- February 15-19, 2009, 2 nd MT- March 15-19, 2009, Final –April 26-30, 2009.(Specific dates will be announced later.)Marks Distribution:2 Mid terms 20% (each)Portfolio 10%Tutorial 10%Term Paper & Presentation 10%Final Exam 30%Total 100%Grading Policy:Marks (%) Letter Grade97-100 A+90-96 A87-89 A-83-86 B+80-82 B76-79 B-73-75 C+70-72 C66-69 C-63-65 D+60-62 DBelow 60 F