Birzeit University

Department of Languages &Translation

ENGC 2203 Course Outline- Sem. 1, 2020-2021

Course Description
ENGC 2203 is a 2-credit hour course that focuses on effective argument. Students are
able to: account for and sustain their opinions in discussion by providing relevant
explanations, arguments and comments; understand the main ideas of complex texts on
both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of
specialization, interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular
interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; produce
clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Prerequisite for ENGC2203: Assessment test (B2 score) or ENGC2202.

Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract
topics;
2. interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity;
3. produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects;
4. explain a viewpoint on a topical issue;
5. understand broadcasted news and current affairs programs;
6. use appropriate strategies of reading, such as skimming, scanning;
7. read articles and reports focusing on contemporary problems in which
the writers adopt particular viewpoints;
8. take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts ;
9. present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to
their field of interest;
10. write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and
experiences;
11. write clear detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their
interests;
12. write different types of essays on different topics and giving reasons in
support of a point of view;
13. give clear descriptions and express viewpoints on most topics;
14. show a high degree of grammatical accuracy;

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15. speak with a clear, natural pronunciation and intonation;
16. express confidently, clearly and politely in formal or informal settings.

Specific learning objectives:

See learning objectives at the beginning of each unit.

Course Material
1. Unlock 4, Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking (with online workbook) by
Sowton and Kennedy. Second edition, 2019.

2. Unlock 4, Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking (with online workbook)

by Lansford, Lockwood and Sowton. Second edition, 2019.

Suggested Websites and Applications:

Helpful websites targeting the four skills: Listening, reading, writing, and speaking:

• https://quizlet.com/73213924/unlock

• http://www.english-test.net/

• http://www.toeic-online-test.com/

• http://www.learningchocolate.com

• http://www.studyenglishtoday.net

• http://funeasyenglish.com

• www.merriamwebster.com

• www.Youtube.com/Edu

• http://voki.com/
• http://www.eslcafe.com/

• http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bltoeflquiz

Helpful applications targeting the four skills: Listening, reading, writing, and
speaking:
 Cambridge English Dictionary
 Cambridge English-Arabic Dictionary
 English Grammar in Use: Sample
 Learn English Grammar (British Council)
 Practice English Grammar
 BBC Learning English 
 Speak English
 IELTS General and Academic Writing
 Grammarly

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Attendance:
- Regular attendance is mandatory in all classes.
- Students who miss one-third of the classes, with or without an excuse, may be given
FA at the end of the semester.

Important:

 Students must create their Cambridge LMS accounts for both reading and
listening online books.
 Students are required to do all the activities and tasks of the online workbooks.
They will be included in all tests.

Assessment
Grade breakdown (Total 100%):

The pass mark for the course is 60%

Item Mark Remarks

%

1 RW quiz and 1 LS quiz 10 5 marks each

Mid-term (Via ITC) 25 1 RW unit + 1 LS unit

Attendance , homework 15 Distributed as follows:

and  participation           Attendance: 10%
          Homework & participation : 5%

In-class writing assignment 10 1 assignment

Final exam-RW & LS (Mid- 40 It should cover the following:

Level Test)
1.      LS component: 10%
2.      RW and LD of LS: 20%
3.      The writing component (10%).

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Course Outline
Units 2 & 3 are required from RW student's book
Units 2 & 3 are required from LS student's book

Week 1 • Introducing the course outline

• Diagnostic writing

Week 2 R&W Unit 2: Education

• Learning Objectives
• Unlock your knowledge pp. 36-39

• Watch & listen

Week 3  Reading 1
pp. 40-46

• Reading 2

Week 4 • Language development pp. 47-48

• Critical thinking p. 49

Week 5 • Grammar for writing pp.50-52

• Academic writing skills pp.53-55

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Week 6
Writing Task (practice) pp.55-56

R&W QUIZ

Week 7 L& S Unit 2: Education

• Learning Objectives
• Unlock your knowledge pp.36-39

• Watch & listen

• Listening 1 pp.40-43

Week 8 • Language development pp.44-46

• Listening 2
pp.46-49

• Speaking pp.50-56

L&S QUIZ
Week 9
R&W Unit 3: Medicine
• Learning Objectives pp.58-61
• Unlock your knowledge
• Watch & listen

• Reading 1 PP. 62-65

Week10 • Reading 2 pp. 66-69

Midterm Exam (1 RW unit + 1 LS unit)

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Week11 • Language development pp.69-70

• Critical thinking
pp.71-72

Week 12 pp. 73-75

• Grammar for writing

pp. 76-77
• Academic writing skills
Week 13
• Writing task pp. 77-78

In- class writing assignment

Week 14
L& S Unit 3: Medicine

• Learning Objectives
• Unlock your knowledge pp. 58-61

• Watch & listen

• Listening 1 pp. 62-65

Week 15 • Language development pp. 66-68

• Listening 2 pp. 69-71

Week 16 • Speaking pp.72-78

Revision

Final Test

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