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Curriculum Course Code Course Title Lecture Credits General English GE 01 General English A 7.5 - GE 02 General English B 7.5 - Level 1 ELC 101 Foundations: Integrated Skills A 7.5 - ELC 102 Foundations: Integrated Skills B 7.5 - Level 2 ELC 201 Essentials: Integrated Skills A 6.0 - ELC 202 Essentials: Integrated Skills B 6.0 - Level 3 ELC 301 Initiatives: Integrated Skills A 4.5 - ELC 302 Initiatives: Integrated Skills B 4.5 - Course Descriptions GE 01 General English A A non-credit course designed to prepare students for basic communicative competency at an elementary level of English. The goal of the course is to begin to develop the basic skills of listening and speaking, while focusing at the same time on the basic grammar and vocabulary. The course will focus on skills related to the themes that students are familiar with. GE 02 General English B A non-credit course designed to prepare students for basic communicative competency at an elementary level of English. The goal of the course is to begin to develop the basic skills of reading and writing, while focusing at the same time on the basic grammar and vocabulary. The course will focus on skills related to the themes that students are familiar with. ELC 101 Foundations: Integrated Skills A A non-credit course designed to prepare students for academic communicative competency at a highbeginner/low-intermediate level of English proficiency. Students will begin learning the skills necessary for success in English speaking academic programs. The goal of the course is to develop overall English for Academic Purposes comprehension and production skills, particularly in relation to listening, speaking and vocabulary. The course emphasizes communication skills related to various themes such as education, science and nature, technology and the environment. ELC 102 Foundations: Integrated Skills B A non-credit course designed to teach English for Academic Purposes to high-beginner/low-intermediate level students. Students will learn English language skills, begin to develop writing capabilities, learn comprehension skills for reading English language materials and gain knowledge of basic English grammar. The goal of the course is to develop overall English comprehension and production skills. The course emphasizes communication skills specifically related to the themes found in educational settings. ELC 201 Essentials: Integrated Skills A A non-credit course designed to prepare students for academic communicative competency at an intermediate level of English proficiency. Students will continue to develop the skills necessary for success in English speaking academic programs. The goal of the course is to develop overall English for Academic Purposes comprehension and production skills, particularly in relation to listening, speaking and vocabulary. Emphasis on communication skills specifically related topics such as education, science and nature, technology, and the environment. ELC 202 Essentials: Integrated Skills B A non-credit course designed to teach English for Academic Purposes to intermediate level students. Students will learn English language skills, develop writing capabilities, learn comprehension skills for reading English language materials and gain an increased knowledge of English grammar. ELC 301 Initiatives: Integrated Skills A A non-credit course designed to prepare students for academic communicative competency at an upperintermediate level of English proficiency. This course is designed to set the stage for students to master the skills necessary for success in English speaking academic programs. The goal of the course is to develop overall English for Academic Purposes comprehension and production skills, particularly in relation to listening, speaking and 58

vocabulary. Emphasis on communication skills specifically related to the themes found in academic contexts including education, science and nature, technology, and the environment. ELC 302 Initiatives: Integrated Skills B A non-credit course designed to teach English for Academic Purposes to upper intermediate level students. Students will begin to master the skills necessary for success in English speaking academic programs. Students will learn English language skills, develop writing capabilities, learn comprehension skills for reading English language materials and English grammar. The goal of the course is to develop overall English comprehension and production skills as appropriate on this level. Grades All students need a minimum of 60% in the exams and tests to get a “P” (Pass) grade in their ELC courses. If students score under 60%, they will get an “F” (Fail) grade and must repeat the course. Standardized Test Scores Required to Drop ELC Courses Undergraduate students may only drop their ELC courses when they achieve a score of TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. Students who achieve a score of TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 during the semester may drop their ELC courses and may be eligible for a partial refund of their ELC fees. If students achieve a TOEFL or IELTS score which places them in a higher level during the term, they will remain in their current level. However, the remainder of their outstanding fees will be calculated based on the fees of the next level. Students may only receive a reduction in fees once per semester. ELC Teaching Staff Mr Mongi Baratli ESL Instructor and ELC Coordinator BA (English Language & Literature), Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Tunis, 1968, Certificate (General Psychology), Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Tunis, Tunis, 1965 Ms Chantal Mercier ESL Instructor MSc ( TESOL), University of Southern Queensland, 2009, BA ( Communications in Culture and Language), Brock University, 1994 Ms Maha Elhami ESL Instructor BA (English), October Six University, Egypt, 2007 ELC Coordinator The ELC Coordinator is available for students who need language and ELC course counseling. The Coordinator meets with students on a drop-in and appointment basis. All students are encouraged to meet with the Coordinator throughout the semester. 59

vocabulary. Emphasis on communication skills specifically related to the themes found in academic contexts<br />

including education, science and nature, technology, and the environment.<br />

ELC 302 Initiatives: Integrated Skills B<br />

A non-credit course designed to teach English for Academic Purposes to upper intermediate level students.<br />

Students will begin to master the skills necessary for success in English speaking academic programs. Students<br />

will learn English language skills, develop writing capabilities, learn comprehension skills for reading English<br />

language materials and English grammar. The goal of the course is to develop overall English comprehension and<br />

production skills as appropriate on this level.<br />

Grades<br />

All students need a minimum of 60% in the exams and tests to get a “P” (Pass) grade in their ELC<br />

courses. If students score under 60%, they will get an “F” (Fail) grade and must repeat the course.<br />

Standardized Test Scores Required to Drop ELC Courses<br />

Undergraduate students may only drop their ELC courses when they achieve a score of TOEFL 500 or<br />

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.<br />

Students who achieve a score of TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 during the semester may drop their ELC<br />

courses and may be eligible for a partial refund of their ELC fees.<br />

If students achieve a TOEFL or IELTS score which places them in a higher level during the term, they<br />

will remain in their current level. However, the remainder of their outstanding fees will be calculated<br />

based on the fees of the next level. Students may only receive a reduction in fees once per semester.<br />

ELC Teaching Staff<br />

Mr Mongi Baratli<br />

ESL Instructor and ELC Coordinator<br />

BA (English Language & Literature), Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Tunis, 1968,<br />

Certificate (General Psychology), Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Tunis, Tunis, 1965<br />

Ms Chantal Mercier<br />

ESL Instructor<br />

MSc ( TESOL), <strong>University</strong> of Southern Queensland, 2009, BA ( Communications in Culture and<br />

Language), Brock <strong>University</strong>, 1994<br />

Ms Maha Elhami<br />

ESL Instructor<br />

BA (English), October Six <strong>University</strong>, Egypt, 2007<br />

ELC Coordinator<br />

The ELC Coordinator is available for students who need language and ELC course counseling. The<br />

Coordinator meets <strong>with</strong> students on a drop-in and appointment basis. All students are encouraged to<br />

meet <strong>with</strong> the Coordinator throughout the semester.<br />

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