English Course Outline
NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY
College of Humanities, Behavioural and Social Sciences Department of English and Modern Languages
ENGL119: Freshman Composition I Course Information Section: Semester: Pre-requisites: Class Location: Class Times: H &F Fall 2012 ELPENCU or ENGL071 RH510 Tuesdays - Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. & 3:30-4:50
Instructor Contact Information Instructor: Office Location: Office Hours: Email Address: Office Phone: Carolyn Wiles-Blair English & Modern Languages Offices (3rd floor Robinson Hall) Mondays &Wednesdays 11:00 – 12:30, Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:0012:30 & 2:00- 3:30 carolyn.blair@ncu.edu.jm 963-7473 (calling from off-campus) (7473 – ext.) on-campus
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Freshman Composition 1, ENGL 119, instructs students in principles of Standard English with particular reference to composition and other elements related to competence in this branch of language study. Although some of the principles and topics discussed and applied are those encountered at the high school level, they will be treated with the sophistication consistent with, and relevant to the tertiary stage of academic preparation. COURSE OBJECTIVES: General Objectives/ Faith Objectives: Students should: 1. appreciate what the Bible says about the power and the effects of words 2. understand and apply spiritually responsible and ethical principles in communication 3. perceive that writing is possibly the finest tool for encouraging the attitude of passionate attention towards people, events, ideas, and God 4. recognize the value of choosing appropriate words 5. use knowledge to assist community.
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Specific Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. show the need for appropriate word choice and the power of words 2. demonstrate an appreciation for simple, clear expression as the best vehicle for unambiguous communication 3. demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of effective communication 4. compose styled sentences 5. analyze topics and
College of Humanities, Behavioural and Social Sciences Department of English and Modern Languages
ENGL119: Freshman Composition I Course Information Section: Semester: Pre-requisites: Class Location: Class Times: H &F Fall 2012 ELPENCU or ENGL071 RH510 Tuesdays - Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. & 3:30-4:50
Instructor Contact Information Instructor: Office Location: Office Hours: Email Address: Office Phone: Carolyn Wiles-Blair English & Modern Languages Offices (3rd floor Robinson Hall) Mondays &Wednesdays 11:00 – 12:30, Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:0012:30 & 2:00- 3:30 carolyn.blair@ncu.edu.jm 963-7473 (calling from off-campus) (7473 – ext.) on-campus
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Freshman Composition 1, ENGL 119, instructs students in principles of Standard English with particular reference to composition and other elements related to competence in this branch of language study. Although some of the principles and topics discussed and applied are those encountered at the high school level, they will be treated with the sophistication consistent with, and relevant to the tertiary stage of academic preparation. COURSE OBJECTIVES: General Objectives/ Faith Objectives: Students should: 1. appreciate what the Bible says about the power and the effects of words 2. understand and apply spiritually responsible and ethical principles in communication 3. perceive that writing is possibly the finest tool for encouraging the attitude of passionate attention towards people, events, ideas, and God 4. recognize the value of choosing appropriate words 5. use knowledge to assist community.
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Specific Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. show the need for appropriate word choice and the power of words 2. demonstrate an appreciation for simple, clear expression as the best vehicle for unambiguous communication 3. demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of effective communication 4. compose styled sentences 5. analyze topics and