GU-PR14PRD-F07

College of Administrative Sciences

General Sciences Department

Course Specification

Course Title: English for Technical Reporting

Course Code: ENGL 119
Course level at NQF in Bahrain: Level 5

This Course specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the
course and the learning outcomes that a student is expected to achieve and
demonstrate if s/he takes a full advance of the learning opportunities that are
provided. It has been aligned with the program specification and the relevant
bodies of the program accreditation.

1. Teaching Institution Gulf University, Bahrain

2. College College of Administrative Sciences
3. Department General Science Department
- BS Interior Design Engineering
- BS Mass Communication
4. Program - BS Human Resource Management
- BS Accounting & Finance

5. Course Title English for Technical Reporting

6. Course’s Code ENGL119
7. Course level and credit of NQF in
The Kingdom of Bahrain Level 5 NQF Credit 12

Studio/ Total
Credit
8. Course’s Hours Lecture Lab Worksho contact
Hours
p H.
3 3 0 0 3
9. Prerequisite

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10. Date of Production/Revision of

this specification 28/01/2021

11. Academic Year 2021-2022

12. Semester Fall
13. Prepared by Course Instructor Mohsine Khazrouni Mohsine Khazrouni
14. Official Contact Number

15. Official E-mail Address mohsine.khazrouni@gulfuniversity.edu.bh

16. Approved by Head of Department/

Program manager Signature:

Local:
 University of Bahrain
 Polytechnic Al-Bahrain
Regional:
17. Benchmarked Courses in  Al Isra Private University- Jordan.
alignment with program  Middle East University (MEU) – Jordan.
benchmarking  Turkey: Bilkent University
International:
 Stockholm University
 Thompson River University
 Kristianstad University Sweden
 Washington University
18. Relevant Academic/
Professional
accreditation National Qualifications Framework
standard

19. Mapped Program

Intended Learning :GILO2 K-TU
Outcomes (PILOs) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of grammar
.and various text structures in language studies

:GILO6 K-PA
Compose technical reports with guidelines, produce engineering drawing,
initiate project plan as well as carry out activities related to the academic
.and social pursuits

:GILO8 S-A
Illustrate information sequentially from various sources including
.technical literature related to engineering and other disciplines

:GILO9 S-PS
Solve simple engineering problems related to basics of mechanical and

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electrical engineering and engage in developing innovative and

.sustainable solutions/alternatives

:GILO12 C-A
Work independently in defined tasks to reflect on the academic progress
.by framing own judgement criteria

20- Course Description:

This course focuses on research techniques and referencing. It covers a variety of genres such
as written reports, business letters, proposals and provides students with various tools on how
to write them effectively and efficiently. It enables students to get exposed to technical report
writing skills through academic writing strategies and steps.

21- Course Aims:

1- Develop various techniques and principles of English formal report writing relevant to
professional career.
2- Improve writing of English formal essays, reports and research articles with proper
citation and referencing techniques.

Keys for the Classification of Intended Learning Outcomes

K-TU Knowledge Theoretical

Understanding

K-PA Knowledge Practical Application

S-PS Skills Problem Solving

S-A Skills Analytical

S-C Skills Communication

S-IT Skills Information Technology

S-N Skills Numeracy

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C-A Competence Autonomy

C-R Competence Responsibility

C-C Competence Context

22- Intended Learning outcomes, teaching, learning, and assessment methods

After successful completion of the course a student will be able to
Intended Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Methods Assessment M
Demonstrate generalised knowledge and understanding Lecture
Class discussion Quiz
TU of various types of reports, components of formal texts
.and reports relevant to various disciplines Mid-Term

Compose technical reports with coherence and cohesion Lecture Assignme

PA adhering to academic integrity relevant to any Class discussion Mid-Term
.specialization
Identify a research problem, draw conclusions and Lecture Final Exam-ful
PS suggest solutions for any project or research relevant to Individual and group activities report submis
.specialized fields viva-vo
Demonstrate effective reading skill to collect input Lecture
Online samples Mid-Term
C relevant to different sections of the report for academic Class discussions
and professional purpose. Exercises
Demonstrate effective written communication skill to Lecture
Online samples
C prepare reports using formal text, images, graphs, charts Assignme
Class discussions
.relevant to various specializations Exercises
S-C Lecture
Display effective communication skills in presenting Exercises Presentation, F
reports and interact in question answer session involving Discussion full research
.internal and external people submiss
A Employ independent and life-long learning
Online samples Final Exam-ful
competencies to enhance the quality of project report
Individual activities report subm
.pertaining to any discipline
R Demonstrate ethical responsibility and integrity to Lecture Participation, F
present true results of research and project work Discussions full research
.derived from the study without any distortion Presentations submiss
C Display teamworking and time management to
Discussions
accomplish performance-based tasks in multidisciplinary Presentati
Group Presentations
.framework

Mapping between Course Intended Learning Outcomes -23

and Program Intended Learning Outcomes

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23a- Mapping between Course Intended Learning Outcomes and

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (BME)

Cour Knowledge: Knowl Skills: Skills: Competen

se Theoretical edge: Generic Comm ce:
Cou Lear Understanding Practi Problem unica Autonomy,
rse Course cal Solving & tion, Responsibi
Name ning Applic Analytical ICT lity &
Cod Outc
e ome ation Skills and Context
s Nume
racy

L L L L L L L L L L
LO LO O O O O LO O LO O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1
0 1 2 3 4

CILOs Contribution to     
PILOs
LO
1- K-
TU O

LO
2- K-
PA X

LO
English 3- K-
for PS X
EN Technica
GL l
119 LO
Reportin 4- S- X
g C
LO
5- S- X
C
LO
6- S- X
C
LO
7- C- X
A
LO
8- C-
R
LO
8- C-
C
X High Impact of CILOs to PILOs
O Low Impact of CILOs to PILOs
Cour Knowledge: Knowl Skills: Skills: Competenc
se Theoretical edge: Generic Comm e:
Co Understanding Practic Problem unica Autonomy,
urs Course Lear al Solving & tion, Responsibi
e Name ning Applic Analytical ICT lity &
Co Outc ation Skills and Context
de ome Nume
s racy

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L L L L L L L L L L
LO LO O O O O LO O LO O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1
0 1 2 3 4

CILOs Contribution to     
PILOs
LO
1- K-
TU O

LO
2- K-
PA X

LO
English 3- S-
for PS X
EN
GL Technica
11 l LO
9 Reportin 4- S- X
g C
LO
5- S- X
C
LO
6- S- X
C
LO
7- C- X
A
LO
8- C-
R
LO
8- C-
C
X High Impact of CILOs to PILOs
O Low Impact of CILOs to PILOs

24- Alignment of Course Assessment methods with CILOs

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Assessm Weight
ent of
Type CILO(s)
Schedul Assess
Assessm
e ment
Metho
L08: C- LO7: LO3
LO8: LO6: LO5: S- LO4: S- LO2: LO1:
C C-A : S-
C-R S-PS A C K-PA K-TU
PS
CILO
√ √ √ √ √
contributi √
PILO
Alignment of Course Assessment Methods with CILOs
3rd
mmative 10% √
Week Qui
th
mmative 4 week 10% √ Assignm
mmative 6th week 10% √ Particip
√ Mid-Term
mmative 8th week 20% √ √
11th Assignm
mmative 10%
week √
13th √ Present
10%
week √
√ √ √ √ Final Proje
th
15 research
ve 30% √ √
week submissio
viva-vo
100%

25- Allocation of NQF Credit Hours

eaching and Supervised Learning Activity Independent Learning Activity Assessment Activity

Duration Frequency Notio Duration Notional Duration

vity nal Activity Frequency Hours Activity Freque
)Hours( Hours )Hours( )Hours(
Teaching Activity

Lectures
1 3 13 39 Self-Study 2 10 Quiz
20 1 1
Supervised Assessments

Tutorial/
Assessment
2 Homework 1 6 Participation
6 2 1
feedback

Mid Term 2 1
Exam

Presentation 5 1

Workshop
3 Library 1 10 10 Total Notional Hours of Supervised
Assessments

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4 Lab Virtual Learning 1 10 Assignments 1

Environment & 210 8 2

Non-Supervised Assessments
Supervised Learning

Final Project-
full research
report
5 Studio Group discussion submission 9 1
with viva-
voce

Work- Total Notional Hours of Non-Supervi

based Field visit Assessments
learning

onal Hours of Teaching and 39 Total Notional Hours of 46 Total Notional Hours of Assessme
rvised Learning Activity Independent Learning Activity Activity
Total Notional Hours
NQF Credit
Credit Hours

26- Course Structure

27- Students’ Support

 Course instructors introduce the course specification at the start of each

semester to help students to understand the aims, learning outcomes, teaching,
learning, and assessment of the course.
 Instructor will announce office hours to provide additional tuition (if needed)
 Technical support for labs and workshop assignments.
 Facilities and other support arrangements for students with special needs

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 Access to internet, library and Wi-Fi in students’ spaces in the campus

 E-learning facilities.
 Photocopy Machines.

28- Course Facilities and Infrastructure

 Classroom
 E-learning
 Seminar room
 Library

29- Course Resources

Bailey, S. (2018). Academic writing; A handbook for international -

students. Routledge
Core textbook (s) Serena Henning (2020). Technical Writing: A Reference Guide to -
Reports, E-mails, Resumes, and More. Amazon

Course materials Lecture Notes, Handout

Reference book(s) and - Riordan. G. Daniel. (2013). Technical Report Writing Today.
Published Cengage Learning: US.
- Oshima, A., & Hogue, A. (2006). Writing academic English.
Research/Article(s)
White Plains, NY: Pearson/Longman
Special requirements
(include for example
Textbook
tools, laptops, personal
PCs, Dress Code etc.
Community-based
activities (include for
example, guest lecturer, Optional
internship, community
service, field student)

30- Student Workload

All over the semester, typical student (full-time student) is expected to spend an
average of 120 hours in teaching and learning and assessment activities.
Ensure the balance between theory and practice student Workload includes:
 In-campus hours: attending lectures, tutorials, labs, workshops, independent
working in labs, studios workshops and Library), tests, examination, projects etc.
 Off-campus hours: homework, visiting libraries outside the campus, field visit,
workplace engagement, assignments, research, projects etc.

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31- Key Sources of Information about the Course

 University website (www.gulfuniversity.edu.bh)

 E-Learning System
 Program Manual
 Program Brochure
 University Library
 Lecture handouts
 Share point

32- Academic Honesty

Gulf University has responsibility of developing an understanding of academic

integrity among staff and students and developing their ability to produce writing
that is free of plagiarism.
 Plagiarism is not tolerated; it is not allowed to copy a previous project’s idea or
work of other student(s).
 Gulf University considers 15%-20% text-matching for undergraduate programs
as “minor infringements,” and above 20% matching is major infringements. This
includes all kinds of text and visual based assignments. Where plagiarism is
detected, appropriate action is taken to ensure the academic integrity of the
learning and the qualification. This action is set out in the plagiarism procedures.
 The student has the right to appeal the disciplinary decision by submitting a
written grievance to University Grievance Committee within one week of the
date of receiving the disciplinary decision.
 Grievance Committee shall issue its recommendations for the Grievance within
one week from the date of receiving the appeal request, either approving,
declining or providing further recommendation.
 The Committee shall send its recommendations for grievance on disciplinary
decisions other than student’s dismissal, to President of University for approval
or taking the decision he deems appropriate. The decision of the President in
this regard shall be final.
 The Committee shall send its recommendations for grievance on disciplinary
decisions of student’s dismissal, to University Council for approval or taking the
decision it deems appropriate and this decision shall be final and irrevocable.

33- Student Attendance

1. Student is expected to regularly attend all classes, labs, workshops, field visits.
2. An initial warning will be given to the student who is absent for 10% of the total
hours of the course.
3. A final warning will be given to the student who is absent for 15% of the total
hours of the course.

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4. Prohibition from the final exam and Withdrawn with Fail (WF) grade will be
given to the student who is absent for more than 25% of the total course hours
without an acceptable excuse approved by the College Council.

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5. Prohibition from the final exam and Withdrawn (W) Grade will be given to the
student who is absent for more than 25% and he/she submitted a request
supported by an acceptable excuse approved by the College Council and he/she
will get.
6. The student must submit the medical excuses (from a certified medical center) or
other proven reason/s to the college dean within 1 week after the absence
period.

34- Deferred and Late Assessment Regulations

1- In the case, where a student is unable to complete an assessment due to legitimate

and unexpected circumstances, s/he applies to Course Instructor for a Deferred or
Late Assessment with justifiable excuse. The Instructor shall conduct the Deferred
or Late Assessments (reduce 10% of student’s marks for the Late Assessment)
within one week from the original date of the assessment, (Form GU-PR11DLA-F01)
and (Form GU-PR11DLA-F02).
2- In the case of major assessments (midterm, final examinations, Jury/Panel
assessments), the request must be in writing with supporting evidence and fees,
submitted to the Unit of Admission and Registration, (GU-PR11DLA-F03), followed
by sending it to relevant Dean.
3- If the request is accepted and approved by college Dean, the deferred assessment
will be conducted in the deferred assessment period according to the University
Calendar.
4- During the semester, the student will be given (0) mark in case s/he did not attend
any assessment and s/he did not submit a valid and approved excuse or the
request for deferred assessment has been rejected.
5- Student must attend the final assessment (original or deferred) for his/her
enrolled courses. Failing to do so shall lead to assign the student “Fail” in the
relevant course regardless of semester marks (including midterm assessment).

35- Appeal

Gulf University ensures students expectation of faculty and staff members to apply
principles of honesty, respect, trust, and fairness, that characterize the academic
community, Gulf University committed to taking students’ grievances concerning
academic and administrative staff members or students seriously. The student has
the right to appeal against assessment results in first and second-level appeals. Also,
the student shall give appropriate explanation and reasons for his appeal and shall
pay appeal fees.

a) First-level appeal is an opportunity for students to appeal for their in-semester

assessments (assignments and quizzes) directly to their instructors and to the Office
of Admission and Registration for major assessments (midterm and final
examinations, Jury and Panel assessments). The appeal decision is with course
instructors.
In case, there are changes in marks, the Instructor shall finalize the mark, issue
student’s Change of Mark Form and have it approved by the Head of Department

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and College Dean, followed by sending it to Unit of Admission and Registration, who
shall keep Change of Mark Forms, update the mark in the system, shall announce the
results to students and inform Finance Department for fees refund.
b) Second-level appeal is an additional opportunity for students to appeal for their
major assessments (midterm and final examinations, jury and panel assessments) to
the Office of Admission and Registration. The appeal decision is entirely with College
Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee (C-TLAC). The Committee can invite
the Course Instructor and other Instructors within the area of course topics to verify
the result of assessment The Committee shall approve or reject marks change.
Any update in the marks on the Academic Record Management System (ARMS),
results from appeal requests is handled by office of admission and registration based
on the approved and signed change of grade form of assessment appeal. Unit of
Admission and Registration shall announce the results to students and inform
Finance Department for fees refund.

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