1. Course Introduction By Mr. Hassan El Badri
The University of Hail
ENGLISH 101
Course Introduction
By Mr. Hassan El Badri

2. An Introduction to Academic Discourse
COURSE TITLE
An Introduction to Academic Discourse

3. Questions
What is ‘academic’?
What is ‘discourse’?

4. Answers
Academic is the kind of information which is found in high school and university textbooks. Academic subjects include management, accounting, law, etc.
Discourse means written or oral expression. In this course we focus on ‘written’ expression/discussion.

5. Course Materials
A4 (size) Note-Book + +

6. COURSE OBJECTIVES

7. You will:
learn how to write clearly, concisely and coherently about a variety of topics.
learn how to use three (3) types of reading sources - textbook chapters encyclopedia articles
- periodical articles.
become knowledgeable at using a large monolingual (one language) dictionary (LDCE).

8. KEYS TO SUCCESS

9. Attend all lectures
Catch-up any work missed due to absence (no excuse for missed work)
Always arrive ‘on-time’
Participate in all lessons
Take notes when listening to a lecture or reading your textbook
Ask questions when you do not understand

10. Complete all homework and assignments (by their due date)
Make a weekly study plan to keep track of homework and assignments in all subjects
Take responsibility for your OWN learning – this means prepare for your lessons, participate in your lessons, ask questions and visit your lecturer during office hours whenever you need extra help

11. COURSE OUTLINE

12. Reading 1. Textbook chapter The Changing Earth (pp. 8-32)
2. Encyclopedia Article
Planet (pp )
3. Encyclopedia Article
Antibiotics (pp )
4. Periodical Article
Four Wheels Good, Two Legs Bad (p. 125)

13. Writing 1. Short and extended definition
2. Classification and partition
3. Causal analysis
4. Comparison and contrast

14. Focus on Error 1. Relative clause 2. Sentence fragments
3. Subject-verb agreement.
4. Verbs errors

15. COURSE INFORMATION

16. 4 writing Assessment Assignments Mid-term Exam Final Exam Homework
Reading comprehension
Sentence structure
Composition skills
4 writing
Assignments
Reading comprehension
Sentence structure
Composition skills
Homework, participation in class and group work contributions

17. Assignments Composition 4 10% Composition 3 10% Total 30%5%
Composition 1 5%

18. Calculation of grades 30% 30% 10% 30% 100% Assignments Mid-Term Final
Homework

19. Grade standards (Subject to change)
Score A+
95-100 C
60-64 A
85-94 D+
55-59 B+
75-84 D
50-54 B
70-74 F
0-49 C+
65-69
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20. Attendance Policy 1-4 5 6 7 8 9 12 15 - 1% - 2% - 3% - 4% - 5% DN
Regular attendance is a MUST. You cannot perform well in this course unless you attend class. If you miss class for any reason, you are responsible for the material covered during that period and all assignments made. You have four hours freebies. No questions asked. The fifth absence will result in unfavorable consequences in your final course grade. The following table outlines the deduction system used by the University.
Deduction
- 1%
- 2%
- 3%
- 4%
Absences
1-4 5 6 7 8
- 5% DN 9 12 15

21. Lecturer’s Contact Details
University of Hail
Mr. Hassan El Badri
Portable 12 Office #17
Address:
Office Hours: Sat. Mon. Wed. Or by appointment.

22. Thank you for your participation!
THE END
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