The course of written expression for the second semester is concerned with paragraph writing. Students are expected to learn the organization of a paragraph that consists of three main components: topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence. In addition, they will explore more elements that need to be considered when writing, including unity, coherence, development, transitional devices, punctuation, and capitalization. Students then will delve deeper into four different types of paragraphs: narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive in addition to how to write a summary of a text. The course aims to enhance the students' writing skills through both expanding their knowledge concerning how to write paragraphs in addition to monitoring their performance within the classroom.
In this course, students will focus on mastering the steps and essential grammar rules to help them build a strong foundation in English.
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The objective of this course is to build oral communication and critical thinking skills necessary for learning English as a target language, as well as for using English at the level of proficiency that is expected from a low novice ESL learner.
This class is meant to enable English language students to explore language as a universal part of human behavior and thinking—how languages are put together, what they have in common, the importance of language in human life and society, and how language is used to meet human needs.
By the end of the program, students develop knowledge and skills that allow them to relate linguistics to other disciplines and cultures, while focusing on the relationships between language and these areas.
The course is thorough in its coverage but pays most attention to points that are of importance to intermediate and advanced learners of English, to their needs and prerequisites. The lectures are designed to give learners of English a basic grammar foundation. It may serve other students as a reference or review tool. Furthermore, it takes a practical approach.
As the student progresses through the lectures, he or she will obtain a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of the English language. These principles are presented concisely but comprehensively and thoroughly, and each successive premise builds on what the student learned earlier.