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Course Title: English Language Level One

Course Code: PENGOOI

Program: Science

Department: English Langnagg $kill5

College: Preparatory Year

Institution: University of Hail

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Table ofContents
A. Course Identification

C. Course Content 4
D. Teaching and Assessment 6
1 . Alignment of Course Leaming Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods............ ...................6
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ........................ ...................7
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support
F. Learning Resources and F oailifiao

H. Specification Approval Data

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 A. Course ldentification

1. Credit hours: 3

2. Course type
a. Universiry f cotr.g. f;l Depanment fl others !
b. Requ-ired [l -elective I
3. LeveUyear at which this course is offered: Level 1 / Year 1 (Preparatory Year)
4. Pre-requisites for this course (ifany):
None

5, Co-requisites for this course (ifany):

None

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that

No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
I Traditional classroom 98 Yo10
) Blended 42 Yo30
E-learning
4 Distance learninq
3 Other

7. Contact Hours on academic

No Activity Contect Hours
I Lecture 140
2 Laboratorv/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 Others (speci&)
Total 140

B. Course Ob es and Learn Outcomes

l. Course Description
This course teaches English skills for level one's students in Science Track and aims at 42 level in
English, as outlined by the Common European Framework ofReference (CEFR). The course is
designed to develop students' English language proficiency through the four language skills in an
integrated way. It is gradually building students' understanding ofthe basic grammar, vocabulary and
function of English. The methodology ofthe course combines traditional approaches, such as solid
grammar and practice and newer approaches, such as role-play and interactive technology tbrough the
use of the online resource, My English Lab (MEL).

2. Course Main Objective

This course is designed for students learning English at the Preparatory Year to bring them to the start
ofthe elementary (A2) proficiency in English. It aims to prepare students for the linguistic

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3, Course Outcomes
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CLOs
PLOs
I Knowledge and Understanding:
Upon completion ofthe course, the student should be able to:
1 l Recognize the main tenses and some simple grammatical features and 1.2
functions.
r.2 Recall a broad range ofelementary vocabulary and terms related to sclence t.2
field.
t Skills:
Upon completion ofthe course, the student should be able to:
2.1 Write well-organized short texts on a variety of daily life and scientific topics. 2.2

2.2 Identifo the basic idea while reading short texts and can find specific, 2.2
oredictable information

z.-) lnterpret a clear, slow, standard speech. 2.2

J Values:
UDon comDletion ofthe course. the student should be able to:
J.l Use a series of phrases and sentences to present topics, practice speaking and 2.2
describe a scientific exDeriment.

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
IIours
Grammar: be positive and negative short forms: Articles withjobs; be personal
questions
Vocabulary: Countries and nationalities; Jobs
Listening: Simple informal greetings.
Reading: Simple questions in questionnaires on familiar topics. A simple text
and extract factual details.
Speaking: Introduce themselves in a basic way, giving some information about
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where they live, their family etc. Ask and answer simple questions in areas of
immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Writing: Write simple sentences about someone's life and routines. Complete
simple forms with basic personal details. Write short, basic descriptions of places,
people or things.
English for Science: Directions and talk about the time / Science courses / Write
a program for an open day
Grammar: this/that, these/those; Possessive's; have got
Vocabulary: Everyday objects; Family
Listening: Phrases and content words related to basic personal and family
information.
Reading: familiar phrases in a simple text. A simple text and extract factual
details.
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Speaking: A limited range of fixed expressions to describe objects,
or products. Ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need
very familiar topics. Describe their family, living conditions, education
present or most recentjob. Exchange simple information on everyday
Writing: Complete simple forms with basic personal details.

3
English for Science: Studving science and careers in science / Fields of
Gramrnar: Present simple: positive and negative (1, you, we, they); Present
simple: questions and short answers (1, you, we, thev)
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Vocabulary: Common verbs; Telling the time; Places in a town
Listening: phrases and content words related to basic personal and family
information and familiar topics.
Reading: familiar phrases in a simple text. Read a simple text and extract factual
details.
Speaking: Tell the time of day to within five minutes. Describe their home town
or city using simple language.
Writing: Write simple sentences about what they and other people do. Write
times using both digits and words. Write short, basic descriptions ofplaces,
people or things.
English for Science: Medical and science in daily life / Write about science and
/ Ultrasound and medical intervicws.
Grammar: Present simple: positive and negative (he/she/it); Present simple:
questions and short answers (he/she/it)
Vocabulary: Activities; Phrases for time and fiequency
Listening: Phrases and content words related to basic personal and family
information. Basic questions about people's likes and dislikes.
Reading: General meaning of short, simple informational material and
descriptions ifthere is visual support.
Speaking: Say what they like and dislike. Describe people's everyday lives using
a short series of simple phrases and sentences. Give simple opinions using basic
fixed expressions. Introduce themselves in a basic way, giving some information
about where they live, their family etc.
Writing: Write short texts about their likes and dislikes using basic fixed
expresslons.
for Science: Physics theories and ohysics laws / Forces and motion.
Grammar: carlcan't: possibility and ability; Articles: a./an, the and (O) no article
Vocabulary: Transport; Travelling
Listening: Phrases and content words related to familiar topics. Simple language
related to prices and quantities.
Reading: Read a simple text and extract factual details.
Speaking: Describe their home town or city using simple language. Describe a
travel experience with a few very basic stock phrases. Give simple opinions using
basic fixed expressions. (P)
Answer simple questions in a face-to-face survey.
Writing: Write short, basic descriptions of places, people or things.
English for Science: Chemical reactions and what's happening right now /
istry courses / Mixtures as well as Dresent an online course.
Grammar: there is and there are; some and any; how much and how many
Vocabulary: Food: countable and uncountable nouns; Food pairs
Listening: ldenti|, objects, places or people from short spoken descriptions.
Reading: Read a simple text and extract factual details.
Speaking: Compare quantities in a basic way. Express preferences about food
and drink using basic fixed expressions. Describe people's everyday lives using a
short series of simple phrases and sentences. Use simple phrases to order a meal.
Writing: Write a simple description of a room, house or apartment.
for Science: The study of bioloev / human biolosv / biolosv modules.
Grammar: Past simple: was/were; Past simple: regular and irregular verbs
Vocabulary: Life events; Past time phrases
Reading: Read a simple text and extract factual details.
Speaking: Make simple references to the past using 'was/were'.
themselves, their hobbies and interests in a basic way. Give simple opin

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D. Teaching and Assessment
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and
Assessment Methods
Code Course LeelrriDg 0utcomes Teaching Strrtcgioc Arsesomc|rt Itfiethods

t.0 Knowledge and Understanding

UDon comDletion ofthe course. the student should be able to:
Recognize the main tenses and some Lectures, classroom
simple grammatical features and discussions, classroom
Mid-level exam and
1.1 functions. activities, e-leaming and
final exam.
Information gap
exercises.
Recall a broad range ofelernentary Lectures, classroom
vocabulary and terms related to scrence discussions, classroom
field. activities, eJearning, Mid-level exam and
1.2
information gap final exam.
exercises, brain storming
and role-play.

2.0
Skills
Uoon comnletion ofthe course. the student should be able to:
Write well-organized short texts on a Classroom activities, e-
leaming, task based
variety of daily life and scientific topics.
classroom exercises, Mid-level exam and
2.1
information gap final exam.
exercises and brain
storming.
Identif the basic idea while reading short Classroom discussions,
texts and can find specific, predictable classroom activities, e-
information leaming, task based Mid-level exam and
2.2 final exam.
classroom exercises and
information gap
exercises.
Classroom activities, e-
leaming, task based
z.) Interpret a clear, slow, standard speech. classroom exercises and Listening Exam
information gap
exercises.

3.0
Values
UDon completion ofthe couse. the student should be able to:
Classroom discussions,
Use a series ofphrases and sentences to
classroom activities, task Presentation
3.1 present topics, practice speaking and
based classroom (Speaking) exam.
describe a scientific exDeriment.
exercises and role-play.

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2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due
Aagessment Score
Attendance Throughout 5%
I
the quarter
Mid-level Exam Week 4 30%
2
(Grammar/Vocabulary/Reading/Writing)
Listening Exam Week 7 | jYo
4 Presentation (Speaking) Exam Week 7 t0%
Final Exam (Grammar/Vocabulary/Reading/Writing) At the end 15%
f, of the
quarter
*Assessment task (i.e.. $,ritten test, oral test, oral presentation, goup project. essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Cou and Sunnort

Arrangements for availability of for individual student
faculty and teaching staff
consultations and academic advice :
The teachers are available five hours at their offices every week in order to answer the students'
queries and questions. Every teacher is responsible for counseling a group of students through
the course oeriod.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l. Resources
- Cutting Edge Elementarl, 3'd Edition- Sarah Cunningham. Peter Moor and
Araminta Crace. Pearson Education Limited 2018 - ISBN: 978-2921 -08 l9-3
Required Textbooks
- ESP for Science I , Pearson Education Limited, 2017, ISBN 978-l-29-
221138-l (Special book for Science Students)
Oxford Dictionary,
httos ://www.oxfordleamersdictionaries.com/
Essential References
Pearson Education:
Materials hftps://www.oearson.com/enelish
hnps ://www.pearsonelt.com
The university electronic library
My English Lab:
httos ://myenglish Iab.pearson-intl.com/
Electronic Materials English for Science:
https://www.ensl ish.com/en glish-for-soecifi c-purooses-sc ience/
https://onedrive.live.com/?id-EBEC 17 F 32298 ADI 5yo2 I 7266&cid=EBEC l
7F32298ADt 5
Other Learning
Materials
e-Text - Cutting Edge Elementary

2. Facilities Reouired F{\

Item
Accommodation
Resources l{/!ffi.<
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rhecra:sroom has2s-J0sears.
rooms,/labs, etc.)
Technology Resources
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(AV, data show, Smart Board, software. The reachers use rhe dara show
etc_)
G. Course lualit Evaluafion

Students
Faculty Members
Program Leaders
Effectiveness of Teachine Peer Reviewer Direct and Indirect
Development Committee
Course evaluation surveys
Intemal course file auditins
Faculty Members
Exam Committee
Effectiveness of Assessment Development Committee Direct and Indirect
Course evaluation surveys
lntemal course file auditinc
Coordinators
Extent of achievement of course
leamins outcomes Quality Assurance Unit Direct and Indirect
Development Committee
Faculty Members
Program Leaders
Quality of leaming resources Development Committee Direct and Indirect
Course evaluation surveys
lntemal course file auditins
Evrluation arers (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course leaming
outcomes, Quality of leaming resources, etc.)
Evrluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Othen (speci$)
Assessment Methods (Direct Indircct)

H. tion Approval Data

Coutrcil / Committee Council
Reference No. Meetins # 3 for 2019/2020 Academic Year
Dat€ Tuesday, Iutuuy 2l ,2020