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The Writing II course at An-Najah National University focuses on expository essay writing, covering various types such as process, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, and argumentative essays. Students will enhance their writing skills through grammar, coherence, and MLA citation practices, while also developing critical reading abilities. Assessment includes midterm and final exams, as well as assignments submitted via Moodle.

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The Writing II course at An-Najah National University focuses on expository essay writing, covering various types such as process, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, and argumentative essays. Students will enhance their writing skills through grammar, coherence, and MLA citation practices, while also developing critical reading abilities. Assessment includes midterm and final exams, as well as assignments submitted via Moodle.

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An-Najah National University

Department of Methods of Teaching English


Writing II (10306006)
Course syllabus Course Leader:
Yousef Abuzaid
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course begins with a review of paragraph structure before focusing on expository essay
writing. Students will analyze and write various types of expository essays, including process,
cause/effect, comparison/contrast, and argumentative essays. Emphasis will be placed on
crafting effective introductions, thesis statements, and conclusions while ensuring overall unity,
coherence, and cohesion in their writing. Additionally, students will develop critical reading and
writing skills, learn to respond effectively to essay prompts, and write about literature. They
will also receive a brief introduction to research and documentation, practicing both in-text
citation and referencing using MLA style.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Develop grammatically accurate, coherent, and well-structured sentences, paragraphs,
and essays.
2. Use logical organization and appropriate transitions to enhance coherence and cohesion.
3. Identify and correct common writing errors related to sentence structure and paragraph
development.
4. Analyze and write different types of expository essays (process, cause/effect,
comparison/contrast, and argumentative).
5. Learn how to use outside sources effectively through summarizing, paraphrasing, and
quoting.
6. Apply MLA guidelines for integrating and citing sources in academic writing.
7. Utilize pre-writing strategies and refine their writing for clarity and coherence.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES


Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Write clear, grammatically accurate, and well-structured essays with effective thesis
statements and supporting arguments.
2. Apply logical transitions and linking words to ensure coherence and cohesion in writing.
3. Recognize and address common writing errors in sentence and paragraph structure.
4. Analyze, summarize, and respond to texts critically and effectively.
5. Use outside sources appropriately by summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting.
6. Integrate and cite sources correctly following MLA guidelines.

Assessment:
Exam/assignment details weight
Midterm exam 35%
Chapters included: 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Assignments: 15%
Submitted on Moodle
Final exam 50%
Includes all chapters covered throughout the course

Main Resource:
Oshima, Alice, and Ann Hogue. Longman Academic Writing Series 4: Essays. Hobken: Pearson
Education, 2020. Print.

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