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College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Languages and Liberal Arts
[IELP 095: Intermediate English - Writing]
Course Syllabus – Fall 2023

“The limit of my language means the limit of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein

COURSE/INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course Code & Title IELP 095 Intermediate English - Writing

Section 1
Lecture Time MW: 11:00 - 12:45 Room: F 103
Campus View Link www.rhu.edu.lb
Instructor Name Fawzieh Orabi Office I -102
Office Hours MW (10:30 - 11:00) Email [email protected]
TR (8-9) (11-12)
Term/Year Fall 2023

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a non-credit, intermediate level English course which focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
The course consists of twelve hours of classroom instruction over a 12-week semester. In this course, students
develop intermediate language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students’ work is mostly focused
on integrating the reading-writing and speaking-listening skills into direct class activities. Students receive
blended online instruction through My English Lab which reinforces targeted skills taught. Students prepare for
the TOEFL as a part of the curriculum.

Pre-requisites:
TOEFL Score of 440-479 or IELP 085.

Course Objectives
To provide students with the necessary writing and critical reading skills that enable them to write and edit essays
of various rhetorical modes.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Write well-organized Opinion paragraphs
2. Write well-organized Compare- contrast essays
3. Revise their own writings as well as others
4. Edit their own writings as well as others
5. Read critically various types of texts

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

To achieve the course objectives, an integrated approach emphasizing the following is used:
1. Group work
2. Class discussion
3. Moodle & Microsoft Teams
4. Flipped Learning
5. Audio PowerPoints
6. YouTube videos
7. Revising and editing activities
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 8. Essay writing (2 drafts)

TEXTBOOK AND RESOURCES

Required Textbook:
Folse, K.S., Clabeaux, D., & Solomon, E.V. (215). Great writing 3: From great paragraphs to great essays (3rd
Ed.). National Geographic Learning, Cengage Learning Company.

Recommended Thesaurus: Roget’s 21st Century Thesaurus in Dictionary Form (2005). New York: Dell.

Additional References
Student’s Dictionary- Go build. New Edition

Useful Websites:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/
http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/reading/main/vocabulary.htm

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: TOPICS, READING/WRITING ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE ACTIVITIES

Topics/Class Readings In Class Homework Selections

Discussions
Week 1: Sept. 11-14
Introduction to the Review of syllabus and expectations
course Revision source to solve alone
What is a Paragraph? https://globalaccess.
Unit 1: bowvalleycollege.ca/OER/Learning-
Introduction to Related Videos: Objects/Norquest-Chapter-4/NQC4Wri
Paragraphs https://youtu.be/dUpZS1UcIew tingTS.html#wrapper
https://youtu.be/qQCiXDuq8zU

Topic Sentences & Controlling Ideas Read Practice with Controlling Ideas
Activity 1-2-3 p. 6, 7, 8 & 9 Solve Activity 4-5-6 p. 10-13

Week 2: Sept. 18-21

Unit 1: Correct H.W.
Introduction to Brainstorming p.13-14 Activity 7 Read p. 20-21
Paragraphs Supporting Sentences p. 15-16 Solve p. 21-22 Activity 11-12
p. 17 Activity 9
p. 18-19 Activity 10

Diagnostic Test Diagnostic Test (45-50 minutes)

Correct H.W.

Week 3: Sept. 25-28

Writing Mode 1: Activity 8 (interactive Writing) Analyzing the Features of a Paragraph
Opinion Paragraph Activity 18-19 Paragraph 8 &9
Concluding Sentences & Transitions
p.27
Activity 17 p.28

Revise & Edit the diagnostic test

paragraph (D2) based on what was
explained (graded C.W.)

Correct H.W.

Five Elements of Unity p. 53-54 Activity 12 Watch the video link uploaded on
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Good Writing p.55-56 Activity 13 Moodle + take notes on main ideas
p.57 Activity 14
Week 4: Oct. 2-5
Writing Mode 1: Writing task based on the video : Finish your draft and upload it on
Opinion Paragraph Prewriting p.55-56
(outside material Step 2 p. 57-58-59 (excluding the
uploaded as PDF) opinion marker I believe, in my opinion)
Start expanding the constructed outline
into a paragraph

Body Sentences p. 61 Revise your uploaded paragraph based

Focused Practice p. 62-63 on what was further explained in class.
The Concluding Sentences p. 65-66 Use the checklist p. 69 from uploaded
Revising p. 67-68 PDF on opinion writing

Correct H.W: Interactive Writing

Review sample written in class

Correction of common errors found in
H.W. (focus on sentence structure)

Week 5: Oct. 9-12

Opinion Paragraph: Pair work + Study for D1 opinion paragraph all

Correction (Interactive Writing) covered material since week 1
Assessment Read the attached evaluation rubric
D1: Opinion Paragraph (60 minutes) thoroughly

From Paragraphs Five-Paragraph Essay Blueprint/ Maximize your Writing Material

to Essays Understanding the Writing Process: The Do: practice 1-practice 2 p.149-151
Seven Steps p. 102 till 106
Introduction Writing Process: p. 106- H.W on Introduction:
107 Read the prompt carefully & write a
C.W. on writing an introduction with relevant introduction and a reflective
the 3 steps (hook, lead-in, thesis title. Then, upload it on Moodle.
statement)

Week 6: Oct.16-19
Correction of H.W. Watch the video link uploaded on
Extra activity: read a prompt + Moodle and take notes on main ideas
Writing Mode 2 write a relevant paragraph and a
Essay Structure of reflective title +
Compare-Contrast 3 relevant topic sentences (all
interactive writing)

Intervention activity before D2

Assessment D2: Opinion Paragraph (Mid Term) Assessment

Week 7: Oct. 23-26

Overview Explanation H.W. 1:
Essay Structure of p.116 Activity 1
Compare-Contrast organization: Block Method-Point by Read Connectors & Transitions p. 126
Point p. 117-119 Do Activity 6 p. 127
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 p.119-120 Activity 2 Activity 7 p. 127-128
p. 120-123 Activity 3

Week 8: Oct.30- Nov.2

H.W. 2:
Compare – Reflection (Daily grade) Do Activity 9 till 14 p. 129-133
Contrast Essay Activity 8 p. 128
Extra activity on comparison outline
(similarity or differences) based on the
watched video

Week 9: Nov. 6-9

Writing Practice Correct H.W. 1 Complete the draft in class with 2 body
Compare-Contrast paragraphs with topic sentences.
Essay Activity 17 step 1-2-3 + introduction in
class

Week 10: Nov. 13-16

Writing Practice Correct body paragraphs (Interactive H.W: writing: read carefully the prompt
Compare-Contrast Writing) + uploaded on Teams. Expand it into a
Essay Write a conclusion (with step 1-2-3) well-developed comparison essay

Correct H.W. (interactive writing)

Week 11: Nov. 20-23

Correct H.W. Study all material on compare-contrast
Compare-Contrast writing
Essay

D1 Compare-Contrast Essay (75

Assessment minutes)

Week 12: Nov. 27-30

Review and correct common errors
Reflection
Review transitions related to compare-
contrast essays

Write a reflection(Daily Grade) on the

expectations you had and what you’ve
accomplished by the end of the
semester
Week 13: Dec. 4-6
D2: Compare -Contrast Essay (75
Assessment minutes)

TOEFL Final Exam

ASSIGNMENTS, EVALUATION, AND RUBRICS

Students are expected to watch videos and read assigned selections before they attend the online session.
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 Daily Work Average (50%) Percentage
Writing skill 40%
Grammar 20%
Listening and Speaking 15%
Reading and vocabulary 20%
Journal and Reflection 5%
TOTAL 100%
Midterm (25 %) / Final Exam (25 %) Percentage
Writing 40%
Grammar 20%
Listening and Speaking 15%
Reading and vocabulary 25%
TOTAL 100%

Final Average Percentage

Daily work average 50%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%>80%
Final TOEFL 20%
Grand TOTAL 100%

Assessment Item Learning outcomes

1 2 3 4 5 6
Daily work average x x x x x x
Midterm Exam x x x x
Final Exam x x x x
Instructor’s Evaluation x x x x x x

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Note: All course work will be assessed on content, academic merit and communication skills.
Therefore, language usage matters and will affect your grade.
Grading Profile:

A+ 95-100% B+ 86-89% C+ 77-79% D+ 65-69%

A 90-94% B 80-85% C 73-76% D 60-64%
C- 70-72% F 0-59%

Passing Policy

1. Students who score below 60 will repeat IELP095.

2. Students who score between 60- 74 will pass to IELP100.
3. Students who score 75 and above will pass to ENGL101.

Office Hours and Support

Support is always available for those who seek it. You are encouraged to ask questions, consult, provide feedback,
or give suggestions during the office hours listed above.
Please take full advantage of office hours. You are encouraged to send me enquiries by emails at [email protected]

CLASS AND LAB POLICIES

Class Attendance
In this course, you are expected to:
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  Attend all classes online from the first day of the semester.
 Be punctual and attend the whole online session.
 Be in every class. If you are absent for more than 15% of a course (4 hours), you will be
withdrawn from the class.
 Participate in class discussions
 Send an email in case of absence.

Class Discussion and Participation

Active participation in classroom discussions is expected. Discussions may be extended beyond the classroom
(via teams) to Moodle, wiki spaces, and email, as instructed by your teacher.
You are expected to:
 Be an active participant in class and in the learning process.
 Join the class having read relevant chapters or articles, prepared to participate in discussion.
 Turn in daily assignments on time.
 Freely add relevant information and your opinion to the discussions.
 Be an active participant

Help Sessions
Help sessions will be organized at convenient times as needed upon request from students.

Make-up Tests and Late Homework Policy

NO makeup tests will be given and late assignments or projects will not be accepted unless the reason is beyond
the student's control.

Expected Behavior
You are expected to conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner. This includes attending all online
class activities; meeting deadlines; observing common courtesies to fellow students, teachers, and staff; being
honest; and making a diligent effort to learn. Any disruptive behavior or academic dishonesty will not be
tolerated.

General Policies
The student must understand his/her rights and responsibilities that are published in the Student Catalogue on the
RHU website. He or she is urged to become familiar with all university policies that relate to conduct, appeals,
exams, and course management. For inquiries about these policies the student should refer to the course instructor
and faculty advisor.

Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism:

An indispensable ingredient for attaining success, credibility and respect lies in maintaining honesty in all
academic work. Students are expected to present as their own only that which is clearly their own work in tests
and in any material submitted for credit. Anyone found guilty of plagiarism will receive a zero for the work
presented. Students caught cheating for the second time in the same course will receive a grade of “F” in the
course. Academic dishonesty is manifested in:
 copying from other students or submitting as yours work done by someone else
 copying from written sources such as internet, books, magazines, without acknowledging sources
 cheating in exams or quizzes
 delivering the same presentation in two different courses

Withdrawal Policy
Students wishing to withdraw from one or more courses must follow the withdrawal procedure provided by the
Registrar’s Office. Students withdrawing from a course after the Drop/Add period and before the withdrawal
deadline will receive a W for the course.
The deadline for withdrawal for Fall 2023 is Nov. 17

Email Communications
An email list server has been created for all students and for each of the programs to notify students of relevant
information. Students are expected to check their RHU email accounts at least once a day for information
regarding their courses, programs and events.

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DATES TO REMEMBER - Fall 2023

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