INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND

CULTURAL STUDIES
University of Management and Technology
C-11, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Course Title: English Grammar and Comprehension (English I) (Approved by Gorge Mason University)
Course Code: EN101
Semester: Summer 2017
Course Instructor: Dr. Arshad Ali Khan
Office location: Library Building, 5th Level
Counseling Hours: TBA
Email: arshad.khan@umt.edu.pk
Counseling Hours: 12:00-1:00 Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is the first in a series of three required English language courses designed to upgrade English language proficiency at
undergraduate level. The primary purpose of the course is to develop confidence in the participants to write and speak in the target
language independently. By the end of the course, students will be able to exhibit the improvement in language skills within
appropriate contexts (academic, social, personal & work related).

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1
 INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND
CULTURAL STUDIES
University of Management and Technology
C-11, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to

 Synthesize knowledge through composing sentences effectively into paragraphs and paragraphs into essays by using correct
parts of speech and tenses

 Understand the patterns of narrative and descriptive writing styles with attention to grammar, syntax, content and
organizational structure

 Understand the elements of comparison and contrast

 Understand the elements of cause and effect

 Write essays, short stories formal/informal letters, applications and emails

 Comprehend correct punctuation techniques

 Develop cognitive and critical thinking by analyzing a variety of texts

 Locate, extract and synthesize the required information from different types of texts

 Learn communication and presentation skills

 Engage in topic relevant discussions with peers

 Comprehend listening material and develop listening skills

 Reflect on their own learning

 Identify and solve their problems through self-assessment techniques and improve their language proficiency

2
 INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND
CULTURAL STUDIES
University of Management and Technology
C-11, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

 Develop their intellectual independence through problem solving activities

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In this course, students are expected to:

 Respect and benefit from diverse, often opposing, values and opinions

 Make use of the criticism offered by the instructor and peers positively by revising the work

 Make use of library, dictionary, take notes, and raise questions during reading tasks

 Fully participate in class discussions and help foster a discourse community by listening to the peers’ views and ideas as well
as articulating their own in an effective manner

 Pass midterm and final term exam

 Demonstrate the skills and ability to succeed in the next level of the required English courses

UMT & COURSE POLICIES

 Late submission of assignments will not be entertained.

 Academic honesty should be assumed.

 Avoid Plagiarism. All the cases of plagiarism will be referred to controller’s office. Please click the link given below for
university policy on plagiarism. (http://www.uvas.edu.pk/news/HEC_PLIAGERISM_POLICY.pdf)

 No retake of missed quizzes.

3
 INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND
CULTURAL STUDIES
University of Management and Technology
C-11, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD

In order to achieve the course goals, the delivery of EN101 will be done through different methods. Moodle web-based course
management system will be used to communicate and interact with the students.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Tasks Weight age (marks)

Assignment-1 (10-points)

‘Write a paragraph on the topic “An Event that was 25%

Important for You”(120 -150 words)

Submission date: July 10, 2017

Assignment-2 (10-points)
Write a five-paragraph comparison &contrast essay “Living
in a big city compared to living in a village in Pakistan”

Submission date: July 15, 2017

Assignment-3 (10-points)
Attempt the uploaded Grammar quiz

Instructions: All written work should be carefully edited

and proof-read for grammar and punctuation, as well as for
clarity of ideas and thoughts. All work should be submitted
in typed & printed form prepared on Word doc.

4
 INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND
CULTURAL STUDIES
University of Management and Technology
C-11, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Assignment 3:
Assignment 3:
25%
Final Paper: 21th-26th August (on campus) 50%

Writing section

Grammar section

Reading section

Final Paper: 21th-26th August (on campus)

Topics Sub-Topics

Grammar Use of Tenses (Present, Past, Future)

Parts of Speech (verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions)

Reading Comprehension Newspaper Articles

Short Stories

Writing Essays, letters, memos, reports

article reviews

5
 INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND
CULTURAL STUDIES
University of Management and Technology
C-11, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Guidelines:
 Avoid Copy paste work otherwise you will get zero marks and there is no retake for such kind of work
 Follow the deadlines to submit your work
 Upload your work on Moodle for checking
 Keep checking your Moodle and Portal regularly for any updates

Summer Syllabus

Reading of selected news article and its review

Online reading comprehension activities

Selected short stories

Selected Essays

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/