ENG 242: Reading & Vocabulary 1434-35 (2013-14)

Convenor Class Email Office Hours

Haifa Alsaab Mon&Wed 8-10:30/Tue 10-12:30 , room 150/151/152 hsaab@qu.edu.sa Mon&Wed 10-12 @ Staff room /Twitter: Quni.eng.students

Summary of Content: This module is a core course in English Language and Translation. It aims at improving students' developmental skills approach that encourages speaking, listening, writing and reading abilities through a wide variety of exercises. It also helps students to explore their opinions, discuss their ideas, and share their experiences through various pieces of reading and writing. Particularly, This module aims at increasing students' reading fluency, enhancing vocabulary, improving critical thinking, and exploring stimulating topics of interest. The course will be conducted via lectures in the main and group discussions will be also used. Textbook: Interactions 1 (Reading) By: Elaine Kirn & Pamela Hartmann. Online Dictionary: Cambridge Dictionaries online: http://dictionary.cambridge.org

Oxford Dictionaries online: http://oxforddictionaries.com Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English online: http://www.ldoceonline.com/

Assessments: Class participation, mid-term exam, assignments, and final written exam. Schedule: Week
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Course Contents
Orientation Unit: One Academic Life around the world Unit: Two Experiencing Nature Unit: Two Experiencing Nature Unit: Three Living to Eat, or Eating to Live? ALADHA BREAK Unit: Four In the Community Unit: Four In the Community Unit: Five Home MIDTERM EXAM Unit: Six Cultures of the World Unit: Six Cultures of the World Unit: Seven Health Final Examinations

Contact Hours
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Final Examinations