NCAAA

Course Report
Institution:

Qassim University

College/ Department: Architecture, Design & Planning

A- Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: ENG.106, Expository Writing and Reading
2. The course is taught only in one section.

3. Year and semester to which this report applies: 1st Semester 2014-2015

4 Location (if not on main campus)

B- Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics

Orientation: Course Syllabus &

Requirements
A Time to remember: People, childhood
and reminiscences. (pp. 2-7)
Introducing yourself, talking about yourself,
exchanging personal information,
remembering your childhood and asking
someones childhood
Activity No. 1 Writing (Set A p. 6),
Reading (Set A p. 7)
Reading Skills 1: Joan Chen
Caught in the rush: Transportation,
transportation problems and city services.
(pp.8-13)
Talking about transportation and
transportation problems, evaluating city
services and asking for and giving
information.
Activity No. 2 Writing (No. 6), Reading
(Set A & B, p. 13)
Reading Skills 2: Stuck in an Airport
Listening Skills 1: The Architectural Design

Planned
Contact
Hours

Actual Contact
Hours

Reason for Variations if

there is a difference of
more than 25% of the
hours planned

of Pyramid in Giza
Time for a change: Houses and apartments,
lifestyle changes and wishes (pp. 14-18).
Describing positive and negative features,
making comparisons, talking about lifestyle
changes and expressing wishes
Activity No. 3 Writing (No. 11, p. 24),
Reading (Set A & B, p. 19)
Reading Skills 3: Dreams can come true
Long Quiz
Going places: Travel, vacation and plans
(pp. 28-33).
Describing vacation plans, giving advice and
planning a vacation.
Activity No. 4 Writing(No. 4, p. 30),
Reading (Set A & B, p. 33)
Reading Skills 4: Getting more for less
when you travel
Listening Skills 2: Multistorey Buildings
and Skyscrapers
Whats this for? : Technology and
Instructions ( pp. 40-45).
Describing technology, giving instructions
and giving advice.
Activity No. 5 Writing(No. 10, p. 44),
Reading (Set A & B, p. 45)
Reading Skills 5: A day in Your Life-In the
Year 2020
Lets Celebrate: Holidays and Festivals
Activity No. 6 Writing (No. 7, p. 48),
Reading (Set A & B, p. 51)
Reading Skills 6: Unique Customs
Back to the Future: Past, Present and
Future
Activity No. 7 Writing (No. 7, p. 56),
Reading (Set A & B, p. 59)
Reading Skills 7: Are You in Love?
Midterm Examination)
Its really worth seeing? : Landmarks and
monuments, aspects of countries and world
knowledge. (pp.66-71)
Talking about landmarks and monuments,
describing countries and discussing facts.
Activity No. 8 Writing (No. 12, p.70),
Reading (Set A & B, p. 71)
Writing Business Letter, Career Objective
and CV
Group Project Presentations
Final Exam

6
3

6
3

2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics

Topics (if any) not Fully
Covered

Significance of Lack of Coverage

Possible Compensating
Action Elsewhere in the
Program

3. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course
Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of
Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
Domains

a. Knowledge

b. Cognitive
Skills

c. Interpersonal
Skills and
Responsibility
d. Numerical
and
Communication
Skills
e Psychomotor
Skills (if
applicable)

List Teaching Strategies

set out in Course
Specification

Were these
Effective?
No

Yes

- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Discussions in the class

Yes
Yes
Yes

- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Discussions in the class

Yes
Yes
Yes

- Assignments, at home
- Discussions in the Class

No

Difficulties Experienced (if any) in

Using the Strategy and Suggested
Action to Deal with Those
Difficulties.

Yes
Yes(only
communication
skills is
applicable)

Assignments

Yes

4. Summarize actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3
above.

In case of copied reports negative marks will be given.

C. Results

1. Number of students commencing the field experience : 12

2. Number of students completing the field experience : 12

3. Result Summary:
Number of students Passed = 100 ,
Number of students Failed = 0 ,
Did not complete: 0

Success Percentage = 100.00

Failure Percentage = 0.00

Percent:0.00

4 Distribution of Grades (If percentage marks are given indicate numbers in each 5 percentile group)
No
%
No
%
No
A

95-100

70-74

90-94

65-69

85-89

60-64

80-84

< 60

75-79

OR

Denied Entry

Denied Entry

In Progress

In Progress

Incomplete

Incomplete

Pass

Pass

12

Fail

Fail

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

5. Special factors (if any) affecting the results

6. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (See items C 4 and 5 in the Course
Specification.)
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (C5 in Course Specification)
Variation
Reason
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------------------b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (C4 in Course
Specification)

Variation

Reason

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7. Verification of Standards of Achievement (eg. check marking of a sample of papers by others in the
department. See G4 in Course Specification). (Where independent report is provided, a copy should be
attached.)
Method(s) of Verification

Conclusion

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D. Resources and Facilities

1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if
any)

2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for

student learning in the course.

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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)

2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for

student learning in the course.

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H. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course:
(Attach Survey Results if available)
a. List the most important criticisms and strengths
Strength
1. The course activities, quizzes, exams, projects helped students understand the concepts presented in the
course.
2. The tests were appropriate in level and length in the course content.
3. The level of work required in the course was appropriate for the credit given.
Weaknesses
1. The students had a hard time to understand some basic vocabulary words in English due to poor
foundation in English Communication during their high school.
2. Some students received low marks in reading and writing skills due to lack of practise in English
communication . Students preferred to use Arabic language in communication since most of the professors
preferred to use Arabic as medium of instruction in teaching.
3. Most of the reference English books in the library were outdated.
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
The students should watch English films that will improve their skills in listening, reading, writing and
speaking. English should be use as a medium of instruction specifically in teaching. This will enable students
to improve their craft in expressing their own thoughts and ideas in English.

2. Other Evaluation -- What evaluations were received?

Specify and attach reports where available. (eg. By head of department, peer observations, accreditation
review, other stakeholders etc):

a. List the most important criticisms and strengths

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b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation

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I. Planning for Improvement

1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports:
Actions proposed in the most recent previous course
report(s)
1. More tapes and video recorders that will improve
their intonation and pronunciation in reading.

State whether each action was undertaken, the

impact, and if the proposed action was not
undertaken or completed, give reasons.
1. Tapes and video recorders were undertaken.

2. Establish an argument and debate techniques

focusing the current event of architecture by
expressing their ideas in English
3. The students require a film project that will
strengthen their communication skills through
speaking & thinking.

Architecture students in level 2 were able to

appreciate the value of reading and listening skills.
2. Argument and debate techniques are implemented
by using the proper correct usage of English. The
students were able to express their own opinions by
analyzing all current events in the architecture.
However, time limit for arguing should be monitor
and control.
3. Each group decided to make their own movie. The
students were able developed their skills in
communication orally and established their self
confidence.

2. Other action taken to improve the course this semester/year

Provide a brief summary of any other action taken to improve the course and the results achieved. (For
example, professional development for faculty, modifications to the course, new equipment, new teaching
techniques etc.)
1. New Expository Writing and Reading books for all readers in the library.
2. A new laboratory room for English class with complete sound system, LCD projector and
microphone.

3. Action Plan for Next Semester/Year

Actions Required

Completion Date

Person Responsible
Dr Ahmed Hazmi
(Department Head)

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4. Recommendations to Program Coordinator (if required)

(Recommendations by the instructor to the program coordinator if any proposed action to improve the
course would require approval at program, department or institutional level or that might affect other
courses in the program).

Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Tomas U. Ganiron Jr

Signature: Tuganironjr

Date Report Completed: January 14, 2015

Received by Program Coordinator on Date: