School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Department of English & Modern Languages

Course Name
INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION
Course Code
ENGLISH 103
& Section No.
Semester Fall 2022

Instructor Name
Office
Office Hours
Office Phone 885200, Ex-
Email Address
Department Department of English & Modern Languages

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COURSE AND SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time &

Location

Course ENGLISH 102: Introduction to Composition

Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit Hours 3

Course Description English 103 (Intermediate Composition) introduces students to the practice of
academic reading and especially writing, focusing on expository essays. Emphasis will
be placed on essay structure and editing. Essay types include descriptive, narrative,
process, cause and effect, and comparison and contrast.

Course Objectives The primary objective of the course is to improve academic writing skills of the
students. At the same time, it aims to develop students’ reading comprehension ability.
Therefore, it puts emphasis on rigorous practice both in writing and reading. In this
regard, students are encouraged to write different types of essays and read various
types of articles. As academic writing requires to be flawless, this course also enables
students to be aware of grammatical mistakes in their writing.

Student Learning On successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Write correctly-structured and cohesive paragraphs for inclusion in essays, using
topic sentences, supporting ideas and relevant evidence
2. Write a well-structured introduction with a clear thesis, well-organized supporting
paragraphs and befitting conclusion for an essay
3. Write grammatically in English, with reasonable control over parallelism and
misplaced/ dangling modifier errors
4. Use transition words accurately in order to improve the cohesion and coherence of

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 their writing
5. Read academic texts, make notes from them and write a summary of the text

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes, Delivery Methods and Assessment Strategies

Course Outcomes (CO) Bloom’s Delivery Assessment

taxonomy methods tools
domain/level and activities
(C: Cognitive
P:
Psychomotor
A: Affective)
CO-1 Gain an overview of good writing and
reading techniques P3 Lecture, Quiz,
PowerPoint, Assignment
Discussion

CO-2 Accumulate, organize, and develop ideas A4 Concept

Lecture, in- clarification,
class group Midterm exam,
discussion, Assignment
Videos

CO-3 Follow the basic structure of an essay P4 Lecture, Class work,

Discussion Quiz, Assignment,
Final Exam

CO-4 Edit their paper for some common C6 Lecture, Concept,

grammatical errors PowerPoint, Demonstration,
Discussion Quiz, Assignment,
Final Exam
CO-5 Analyze and summarize texts C4 Lecture Assignment, Final
Video Exam

Demonstration
Cognitive domain (knowledge-based): C
1: Knowledge, 2: Comprehension, 3 Application, 4 Analysis, 5: Synthesis, 6: Evaluation

The affective domain (emotion-based): A

1: Receiving, .2: Responding, 3: Valuing, 4: Organizing, 5: Characterizing

The psychomotor domain (action-based): P

1: Perception, 2: Set, 3: Guided response, 4: Mechanism, 5: Complex overt response, 6: Adaptation,
7: Origination

READING MATERIALS: English 103 Course Reader (available at NSU photocopy Centre)

English to English Dictionary

English Thesaurus

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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME
Students will be assessed by quizzes, in-class essays, multi-draft essay, and sit-down tests. The dates and
topics for quizzes and essays may be announced in class.

Quizzes: There will be four scheduled quizzes during the semester. These four quizzes will be on essay
structure, grammar, transitions and summary writing. Three best quizzes will be counted for the final grade.

In-Class Essays: Students will also be required to do four in-class essays. Two best in-class essays will be
counted for the final grade.

Multi-draft Essay: There will be one multi-draft essay during the semester. Topic for the multi-draft essay
should be taken from one of the types of mid-term essays- the respective faculty member takes that
decision. For the multi-draft essay, students will have to write two drafts. First draft will be done in class,
while the final one will be done at home. In this multi-draft process, teachers must provide the students with
the feedback the students need to develop their essays. The nature of feedback is determined by the faculty
members.

Sit-down Tests: There will be a midterm exam during the semester and a final exam at the end of the
semester.

Marks distribution for the sit-down tests:

Item Midterm Exam (50%) Final Exam (50%)

No.
Total Points: 50 Total Points: 50

1. Reading Comprehension (15 points) Reading Comprehension (20 points)

Vocabulary, True/False/Not Given, Short Vocabulary, True/False/Not Given, Short

Questions Questions, Summary

2. Grammar: Parallelism (5 Points) Grammar: Parallelism, Modifiers (5 Points)

3. Essay Structure (10 Points) Transitions (5 points)

4. Essay Writing (20 Points) Essay Writing (20 Points)

Distribution of Marks
Attendance & Participation – 10%
In-class essays (4) – 10%
Multi-draft essay (1) – 10%
Quizzes (4) – 20%
Sit-down Tests – 50%
Total – 100%

Letter Grade Conversion Scale

  93-100% = A            77-79% = C+

  90-92% = A-   73-76% = C

  87-89% = B+   70-72% = C-

  83-86% = B   67-69% = D+

  80-82% = B-   60-66% = D

    Below 60% = F

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 CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

1. You must be in class on time.

2. The ground rule for our class is respectful, open communication. We have many things to learn from one
another. Question is appreciated!
3. Don’t chat during the class. If you have to, then feel free not to attend the class at the expense of your
attendance for the day. Inability to refrain from unnecessary, disruptive chatting may result in a request to
leave the classroom.
4. If you have to leave the class when it is in progress, sit near the door and leave silently.
5. While in class, please switch off your cell phone. Inability to do so may result in some penalty.
6. You must seek permission before using any sort of electronic gadget in the class such as a laptop.
7. You must be aware of PLAGIARISM — using the oral or written words and ideas of others without proper
acknowledgment. Students who are found guilty of plagiarism would face serious consequences.

EXAMS AND MAKE UP EXAMS POLICY

 You must come prepared for all your exams.

 You must come on time.
 Being late does not necessarily guarantee that you are going to get extra time for writing your tests and
exam.
 You must bring your own pencil, pen and eraser.
 All cell phones must be switched off.
 Any deviation from the standard procedures will not be taken lightly.
 Any unfair means adopted in the tests and exam will be seriously dealt with.
 Academic misconduct or failure to comply with NSU Examination Code of Conduct may result in F.
 There will be no make up for sit down exams, quizzes and therefore, students should not miss the tests
without a prior notice and valid reason.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

* Your attendance and participation are mandatory

*** According to NSU policy, students who miss three consecutive or five alternate classes will automatically be
dropped from the course. 0.5 will be deducted for every absence.

TENTATIVE COURSE CONTENTS AND SCHEDULE

Clas Topics Common Teaching Resources & Book Assessmen

s Strategies Chapters t Tools
1 Introduction: Review Lecture-Discussion Handouts on topic Oral Test
of Paragraph Writing sentence and
(Topic Sentence & organization of a
Organization) paragraph/ Course Book
Section A, Chapter- 1
2 Essay Writing: Lecture-Discussion Course Book Quiz,
Introductory Brainstorming Library Written
Paragraph & Group Work Online Research Test
Thesis Statement Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 2
3 Developing an Lecture-Discussion Course Book Quiz,
Essay: Supporting Brainstorming Library Written
Paragraphs, Group Work Online Research Test
Writing Concluding Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 2
Paragraph
4 Editing for Lecture-Discussion Course Book Quiz,
Grammatical Errors Group Work Library Written
(Parallelism) Grammar Practice Materials on Test
Teacher Feedback Grammatical Errors
Section B, Chapter-4

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5 Descriptive Essay: Lecture-Discussion Course Book Written
Describing a Person; Brainstorming Library Test
Outlining a Group Work Online Research
Descriptive Essay Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 3
6 Descriptive Essay: Lecture-Discussion Course Book Written
Describing an Brainstorming Library Test
Object/ a Place; Group Work Online Research
Outlining a Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 3
Descriptive Essay
7 Multi-draft: First Individual Work Course Book Written
Draft on a Teacher Feedback Test
Descriptive Essay
Topic

8 Reading Skills: Lecture-Discussion Course Book Written

Skimming, Group Work Library Test
Scanning, Teacher Feedback Online Research
Making Inferences & Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Materials
Section C, Chapter- 2
9 Process Essay; Lecture-Discussion Course Book Written
Outlining a Process Brainstorming Library Test
Essay; Submission Group Work Online Research
of Multidraft after Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 6
editing at home
(Final Draft)
10 In Class Writing 1 on Individual Work Course Book Written
Process Essay Teacher Feedback Test

11 Reading Individual Work Course Book Written

Comprehension Teacher Feedback Library Test
Practice Online Research
Reading Comprehension
Materials
Section C, Chapter- 3
12 Review of all the Individual Work Course Book Practice
above mentioned Teacher Feedback Library
items Online Research

Midterm Exam Date: Friday, November 11

13 Reading Individual Work Course Book Written

Comprehension Teacher Feedback Library Test
Practice Online Research
Reading Comprehension
Materials
Section C, Chapter- 3
14 Transitions Lecture-Discussion Course Book Quiz,
Group Work Library Written
Teacher Feedback Online Research Test
Section B, Chapter- 1
15 Summary Writing Lecture-Discussion Course Book Quiz,
Group Work Library Written
Teacher Feedback Online Research Test
Section B, Chapter- 2
16 Compare Essay & Lecture-Discussion Course Book Written
Contrast Essay; Brainstorming Library Test
Outlining a Compare Group Work Online Research
Essay & Contrast Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 5
Essay
17 In Class Writing 2 on Individual Work Course Book Written
Compare Essay & Test
Contrast Essay Teacher Feedback

18 Editing for Lecture-Discussion Course Book Quiz,

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 Grammatical Errors Brainstorming Library Written
(Dangling & Group Work Online Research Test
Misplaced Teacher Feedback Section B, Chapter- 4
Modifiers,
Parallelism)
19 Cause Essay & Lecture-Discussion Course Book Written
Effect Essay; Brainstorming Library Test
Outlining a Cause Group Work Online Research
Essay & Effect Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 7
Essay
20 In Class Writing 3 on Individual Work Course Book Written
Cause Essay & Teacher Feedback Test
Effect Essay

21 Narrative Essay; Lecture-Discussion Course Book Written

Outlining a Narrative Brainstorming Library Test
essay Group Work Online Research
Teacher Feedback Section A, Chapter- 4

22 In Class Writing 4 on Individual Work Course Book Written

Narrative Essays Teacher Feedback Test

23 Reading Individual Work Course Book Written

Comprehension & Teacher Feedback Library Test
Grammar Practice Online Research
Reading Comprehension
Materials
Section B, Chapter- 4
Section C, Chapter- 3
24 Review of all the Individual Work Course Book Practice
above mentioned Teacher Feedback Library
items after Midterm Online Research
Exam
Final Exam Date: Monday, December 26

*This course outline is tentative to change.