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Academic English for the Liberal Arts (Undergraduate Courses)

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English Language Instruction

The goal of ENGL 0210 and ENGL 0211 is to teach academic language skills within content areas related to different disciplines. Students are expected to transfer these skills to their study of academic courses. In accordance with AUC's commitment to liberal education, ENGL 0210 and ENGL 0211 use a variety of information resources and a broad background knowledge, using introductory reading selections from different disciplines.  

ENGL 0210 and ENGL 0211 are under constant review and refinement, addressing all aspects of each course, from learning outcomes and curriculum to instructional and assessment materials to teacher development. Throughout the course, teaching strategies aim to nurture independence of thought, learning autonomy, creativity, critical thinking, and self-evaluation. 

Teaching is basically student-centered, encouraging class participation, as well as pair and group interaction. Instructional materials are selected and developed to support students’ language proficiency. 

All instructors are encouraged to prepare lessons and select activities most suitable for the students in their classes. Instructors are also encouraged to collaborate in the development of instructional materials with an emphasis on authentic texts appropriate for freshman-level university students.

ENGL 0210

The course is divided into six themes from different academic disciplines. Reading selections are culled from these six themes, and students’ language is reinforced by being engaged in various activities. Throughout the course, students are given more than one formal test to measure their success in achieving the learning outcomes.

ENGL 0211

The course is divided into three themes from different academic disciplines. Reading selections are culled from these three themes, and students’ language is reinforced by being engaged in various activities. Throughout the course, students are given more than one task to measure their success in achieving the learning outcomes. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of ENGL 0210/ENGL 0211, students should be able to:

  1. Comprehend, analyze and evaluate authentic texts from a freshman-level course (reading);

  2. Demonstrate understanding of information presented orally by faculty and peers in lectures and discussions (listening);

  3. Communicate ideas in writing, following academic conventions (writing);

  4. Demonstrate university-level speaking skills (speaking);

  5. Use university resources effectively and ethically (academic literacy);

  6. Demonstrate understanding of academic culture and requirements (acculturation);

  7. Monitor and assess their own understanding of course material, use of strategies and ability to transfer learning and strategies from one setting to another (metacognition).