NG 102 English Composition I Overview

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is mandatory for all students?

Presenting a final project in groups

Participation in discussions initiated by the course teacher (correct)

Volunteering for extra tutorials

Submitting a midterm paper

What is the minimum attendance requirement for students in the Dhaka sections?

70% (correct)

90%

60%

80%

What happens to students who attend final exams but are unable to complete them?

They must retake the exam at a later date.

They are assigned a failing grade. (correct)

They can appeal for a make-up exam.

They receive an incomplete grade.

What is a key expectation regarding the work submitted for academic credit?

It must be original work by the student. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of students concerning weekly tasks?

Completion is mandatory. Signup and view all the answers

What tool is suggested for assessing one's performance and reviewing peer work?

Rubrics Signup and view all the answers

What is the attendance requirement for students in the Residential Semester?

90% Signup and view all the answers

What should students regularly check for updates and announcements?

BuX and Slack workspace Signup and view all the answers

What kind of quizzes are included in the collaborative activities?

Computer-generated quizzes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the participation policy?

Tutorial sessions can be skipped Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is emphasized for development in NG102 (English Composition I)?

Written communication Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary aims of NG102?

To enhance language skills at an advanced level Signup and view all the answers

What type of discussions will students engage in during the course?

Online discussions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is NOT specifically mentioned as a learning outcome of the course?

Solve mathematical equations Signup and view all the answers

What method will students use to evaluate texts in the course?

Critical reading skills and inference technique Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is included in the course format?

Reading and analyzing different types of texts Signup and view all the answers

How is the writing component of the course integrated?

It integrates all four language skills. Signup and view all the answers

Which quality is essential for constructing written and oral discourse in the course?

Logical and structured organization Signup and view all the answers

What does critical thinking involve in the context of this course?

Analyzing and extracting themes and concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of synthesizing information from sources in this course?

Avoiding plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Critical Thinking in the curriculum?

Evaluating existing ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the goal of Collaborative Learning?

To engage students in group interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial element of a Positive Learning Environment?

Supporting constructive feedback Signup and view all the answers

How does Teacher and Student Reflection enhance the learning process?

By promoting daily reflections among teachers Signup and view all the answers

What does the guideline to be respectful during online interactions emphasize?

Creating an inclusive online community Signup and view all the answers

What practice should be avoided to enhance clarity in online communication?

Writing in all-capital letters Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT part of the Collaborative Learning approach?

Individual work Signup and view all the answers

What is an objective of employing communicative language teaching in the curriculum?

Encouraging expressiveness in language use Signup and view all the answers

What is unacceptable in an academic setting according to proper writing guidelines?

Using informal language Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to anyone found guilty of posting inappropriate material or engaging in aggressive behavior?

They will be penalized. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic defines a flexible syllabus in a Positive Learning Environment?

Adaptability to students' needs Signup and view all the answers

What is required when borrowing ideas from other sources in academic work?

Credit the source Signup and view all the answers

What is an important benefit of integrating critical thinking into the curriculum?

Developing evaluative skills Signup and view all the answers

Why is taking screenshots or recordings without permission considered a serious offense?

It can infringe on privacy rights. Signup and view all the answers

What behaviors are explicitly stated as unacceptable in online forums?

Bullying and hostility Signup and view all the answers

What type of cooperation is permissible among students with teacher permission?

Providing consulting help Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a student who copies another student's work?

They both receive a zero Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is prohibited during examinations?

Discussing answers with classmates Signup and view all the answers

What is considered plagiarism?

Using materials without acknowledgment Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a student's paper is found to contain plagiarized information?

They will be penalized with an 'F' grade Signup and view all the answers

What extension of penalty can occur for a violation of academic integrity?

Failure of the course Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes learner-centered teaching?

Focuses on student participation Signup and view all the answers

What is required of students regarding citing sources?

They must follow guidelines provided by teachers Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of sharing answers during assessments?

There may be failure of the exam Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following instructs students on how to properly acknowledge sources?

Teachers' guidelines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Objectives and Rationale

NG 102 (English Composition I) aims to enhance existing language skills for students at an advanced level where they are expected to be competent language users.
Students develop the ability to organize and express thoughts using logical reasoning.
The course focuses on developing written communication through Critical Thinking and Global Thinking skills.

Course Aims and Outcomes

This course focuses on the writing component, but integrates all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
It highlights reading and writing aspects of the English language used for academic purposes.
Learners are exposed to speaking and listening skills through online discussions, presentations, and collaborative assignments.
Students are expected to attain skills in reading comprehension, drawing inferences, practicing rhetorical strategies, creating compositions, synthesizing, critical thinking, and global thinking.

Specific Learning Outcomes

Successful students will demonstrate effective communicative strategies and skills.
They will exhibit comprehension by rewriting information.
Students will employ rhetorical strategies of persuasion.
They will also employ research methods.
Students will be able to evaluate texts using critical reading skills and inference techniques.
They will be able to construct logical and structured written and oral discourse.
Students will be able to synthesize and integrate information from sources avoiding plagiarism and author academic papers, communicating original concepts.
Students will learn to critically read both fiction and nonfiction, analyze and extract themes and concepts, and apply these to real-world situations.

Format and Procedure

The course will include a variety of activities:
- Introducing different genres of communication through an active learning process.
- Intensive and extensive reading: reading and analyzing different types of texts.
- Incorporating techniques used in diverse readings into students' own writing assignments.
- Speaking activities and assessments.
- Consultations: need-based (writing-focused).
- Collaborative writing assessments and presentations.
- Computer-generated quizzes.
- Peer work & self-evaluation: reviewing peer work, assessing own performance using rubrics and following teachers’ feedback.

Course Requirements

Regular and effective participation is highly recommended.
- Dhaka section students must attend at least 70% of the classes.
- Residential Semester (RS) students must attend at least 90% of the classes.
Students must participate in all activities - reading/writing/speaking, as instructed by the faculty.
Tutorial sessions should be attended on time.
Weekly tasks are mandatory.
Submission dates for activities (worksheets/quizzes/exams) will be announced in advance.
Students are expected to maintain all deadlines and regularly check announcements/updates in BuX and Slack workspace.
It is mandatory for students to participate in discussions initiated by the course teacher.
Students who attend final exams but are unable to complete them for any reason are assigned a failing grade (F).
These students are not allowed to complete the exam at another time or appeal for a make-up exam.
Students who do not take their final exams and do not withdraw or drop from courses are also assigned a failing grade for final exams.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to abide by the BRAC University Code of Academic Integrity.
All work submitted by a student for academic credit must be the student’s own work.
Students are encouraged to study together and discuss information and concepts covered in the course with other students.
Students can collaborate on assignments with permission from the teacher.
This permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of the work done by someone else, in any form.
If copying occurs, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will automatically receive a zero for the assignment.
Penalty for violation of the Code can also extend to include failure of the course and university disciplinary action.
During examinations/assessments, students must do their own work. Sharing is not permitted during the examinations, nor may a student compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way.
Any collaborative behavior during the examinations/assessments will result in a failing grade for the exam, and may lead to failure of the course and university disciplinary action.
Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Teachers will provide guidelines for citing different types of sources and students are required to follow them throughout the course. If a student’s paper is found with plagiarized information, the student will be penalized with an “F” grade.

Inclusivity Statement

This course emphasizes learner-centered teaching, which fosters student autonomy, promotes students’ sense of responsibility, supports students’ decision-making in the learning process, and focuses on student-participation rather than teacher-participation.
The course incorporates critical thinking, integrating the skills to analyze, evaluate, investigate, and think critically using own evaluative skills and explore new ideas and points of view.
It encourages idea generation, not memorization, and develops all four skills of language in academic form.
Collaborative learning is promoted through student engagement, encouraging students to build their own knowledge and initiating collaborative group work.
This includes employing peer review techniques, applying inductive methods, including alternative assessments, and ensuring task-based learning.
The course ensures a positive learning environment through constructive feedback to reinforce analytical thinking, guarantees students’ comfort in taking risks, and incorporates a flexible syllabus.
Teachers and students are encouraged to reflect on their online participation daily and weekly with colleagues in module meetings. Students are also encouraged to reflect on pre and post activities.

Guidelines for Interaction Online (where applicable)

Be respectful: Refrain from using language that could hurt or disrespect people you interact with online. Be open to diversity and create an inclusive online community where you treat one another with respect and compassion.
Avoid ambiguity and ‘all-caps’: Write your posts and comments to other students in a coherent and unambiguous manner to facilitate effective communication. Be careful of writing in all capital letters, which is considered shouting and may lead to misunderstandings
Grammar and spelling matter: While using informal and abbreviated language is common in text messages and on other online platforms, keep in mind that it is not acceptable in an academic setting.
Cite your sources: It is essential to cite sources when you borrow ideas from somewhere, both in assignments and in online discussion forums.
Posting inappropriate material, bullying, grouping, and aggressive/hostile behavior will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Anyone found guilty of doing so will be penalized.
Taking screenshots or recordings without permission, as well as sharing course content and comments from any discussion forums, is strictly prohibited. You may save learning materials, but do not share them on social media.

University Grading System

97 - 100 = A+ (4.0) Exceptional
90 - 96 = A (4.0) Outstanding
85 - 89 = A- (3.7) Excellent
80 - 84 = B+ (3.3) Very good
75 - 79 = B (3.0) Good
70 - 74 = B- (2.7) Above average
65 - 69 = C+ (2.3) Average
60 - 64 = C (2.0) Satisfactory
55 - 59 = C- (1.7) Just passing
50 - 54 = D+ (1.3) Below Average
40 - 49 = D (1.0) Pass
0 - 39 = F (0) Fail

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This quiz delves into the objectives and outcomes of NG 102, English Composition I. Students will explore crucial skills in writing, reading, speaking, and listening that are vital for advanced language users. Focus is placed on critical and global thinking within an academic context.