AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND TRANSLATION ENG 201COMPOSITION

AND RHETORIC I FALL 2013-2014 __________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTORS CONTACT INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENTBLOC A! "TH FLOOR EMAIL: OFFICE HOURS: PRERE#UISITE: ENG 100$200 %&'()(*+ S,(--./

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, students learn critical thinking and become more capable of analyzing logically. They are exposed to themes from different domains, which allow them to do more thinking and to answer open-ended questions that require creativity and in-depth analysis. They also write essays about different issues and learn how to use references until they prepare their own research papers which reflect their thinking, analytical, and writing capacity. COURSE OB0ECTIVE: t the end of the semester, students should be critical thinkers who analyze texts whatever discipline they belong to, edit essays and write a research paper. They should be able to debate issues and explain their views orally as well as in written responses or essays. LEARNING OUTCOMES: &12* )12 .232.)2' 2*4.! .)542*). 6(-- 72 87-2 )9: Identify a thesis in written compositions that are research based. !enerate a thesis and plan of organization. "ompose an effective piece of writing. #mploy the writing process beginning with prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. $rite papers that are coherent and unified, well-developed and audience-centered. #valuate, revise, edit, proofread, and improve compositions through a drafting process. #mploy primary and secondary research techniques. %se references professionally and avoid plagiarism. &evise essays and correct grammatical errors.
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RE#UIRED TE>TBOO S 1owler, 2. &amsey, and 3ane #. aron. The Little, Brown Handbook. +/thed. 4ew 5ork6 7earson 8ongman, /,+/. E>PECTATIONS 9tudents are expected to participate in class, give their opinions, ask questions, and seek help whenever they encounter any difficulty. The approach followed in class is not teacher-centered and depends mostly on students who should be ready prior to any lecture when an assignment has been given or when a new chapter is to be explained. They are expected to predict the content and participate while the teacher is presenting the ob:ectives of the lesson.

POLICIES ttendance is mandatory.

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 7unctuality is a value, and respecting class time is also a must. bsences should be validly :ustified in order to be excused by the dean of students. 9tudents who have three absences ;.$1< and two absences ;T-T2< sign a first warning. 1our absences and above entail signing a final warning. 9tudents who exceed the number of absences and do not answer phone calls to :ustify their absences will be given an $ ; cademic $ithdrawal<. #xamination dates should be respected, and examinations should not be missed because no make-up exams are given. ssignments should be prepared diligently and handed in on time. 7lagiarism is not condoned and results in a failing grade on the assigned work. (ecent attire and appropriate behavior in class are expected from all students in order to maintain a professional learning atmosphere. &efreshments are not allowed inside the classroom. "ellular phones are not to be used in class whatever the reason.