Writing Curriculum

Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
University of AL- Margib
College of Education
Department \English
A Model Descriptions of Curriculum
Course Name
1. General Information
B.A., Writing II (4 credits) Course Name
English Section
English Support posts
EL 221 Course code
Academic year 2009-2010 Academic year/ semester
50 x 3 The number of hours
English The language used
Dr A.V.Koshy Course Coordinator / Professor of Article
History and the adoption of the decision

2. Number of weekly hours
Lectures Laboratories Training Total
3, 6 hours , Year II, sections A,B,C. 6 hours

3. Course Objectives
1. Revising Paragraph Writing
2. Planning and writing a whole Composition. (Short essay)
3. Writing a narrative short essay
4. Writing a descriptive short essay
5. Writing an opinion essay
6. Writing cause and effect and comparison and contrast essays


4. Learning outcomes targeted
A. Knowledge and understanding
1. Learn academic writing
2. Explore opinions through written communication
3. Discuss ideas through written communication
4. Share their experiences through written communication
5. Understand different and relevant modes and forms of written communication
6. Tools of writing

B. Mental skills
1. Confidence for college success.
2. Analytical skills.
3. Interpretative skills.
4. Critical thinking skills.

C. Practical skills and professional
1. Understanding structure in writing
2. Exam- taking skills.
3. Consolidating knowledge of mechanics, syntax, etc.
4. Addressing particular rhetorical modes
5. Application in real life situations
6. Mastering forms of writing

D. General skills and transmitted
1. Writing sentences that are connected.
2. Organizing paragraphs.
3. Essay writing.



5. Course Syllabus
Number of lectures The number of hours Course Topics Number
1 2 Introduction of essay 1.
2 4 Body paragraphs 2.
1 2 Conclusion of essay 3.
1 2 Arrangement of sentences, supporting sentences etc. 4.
2 4 Unity & coherence 5.
2 4 Contrast & comparison 6.
2 4 Cause & effect 7.
2 4 Narration 8.
2 4 Description. 9.
2 4 Paragraph outlines 10.
2 4 Expanding . 11.
2 4 Editing & revising 12.
1 2 Planning 13.
3 6 Practice. 14.

6. Learning methods
Analysis of role models Brainstorming & Writing outlines Writing paragraphs Editing & Revising Final drafts.
Analysis of structures of writing Discussing, doing research & writing paragraphs Writing outlines of essays Editing and revising Final drafts

7. Methods of assessment
Number Methods of assessment
Assessment
Date Percentage Notes
1. Mid- term test 1 20%
2. Mid-term test 2 20%
3. Final exam 60%
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8. References
Number Reference Authors Publisher Country Publishing
1. Effective Writing 2 The Short Essay Alice Savage/Patricia Mayer Oxford UP USA
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9. Potential required
Number The potential availability of the required Notes
1. Digital projector in each class.
2. Computer in every classroom
3. Laptop for the teacher
4. Internet connection –wireless in the building.
5. More books and magazines and research journals in library.
6. Staffroom cubicle with desktop, locker etc for teacher.


Instructor…………………………………………………………….
Course Coordinator…A.V.Koshy…………………………………………..
Head of Department…Abdul Salam Bel Hajj……………………………….………
Date………………………………………………………………………