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Advanced English Composition I

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of effective English composition. It covers basic writing principles, prewriting activities, and grammar essentials such as sentence structure and concord. Students will explore various essay types including narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository, developing skills in paragraph construction, punctuation, and word choice. The course aims to equip students with the ability to communicate clearly and contribute effectively to national development through improved writing proficiency.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
English CompositionEssay WritingGrammarParagraph DevelopmentSentence Structure

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Pre-writing Activities

2

Sentence Structure

3

Paragraph Development

4

Punctuation

5

Essay Types (Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Expository)

6

Lexical and Grammatical Connective Devices

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Pre Writing Activities

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to pre-writing activities.
  • •Identify materials and resources needed for composition.
  • •Plan for individual or group work.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 2: Word Study

2 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of words.
  • •Examine word combinations and formations.
  • •Explore the origin of English words.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Basic Simple English Sentence Patterns 1

2 study hours
  • •Identify basic simple sentence patterns.
  • •Differentiate between basic and non-basic sentences.
  • •Construct sentences using basic patterns.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.

Unit 4: Basic Simple English Sentence Patterns 11

2 study hours
  • •Expand basic simple sentence patterns.
  • •Use nouns, noun phrases, and pronouns effectively.
  • •Construct sentences with optional adverbials.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Concord in English

3 study hours
  • •Understand concord relationships.
  • •Apply concord of person and number.
  • •Construct sentences without concord errors.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
4

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Paragraph and Paragraph Development

3 study hours
  • •Identify essential features of a good paragraph.
  • •Understand thematic aspects: unity, coherence, emphasis.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: The Grammar of Paragraphs I

3 study hours
  • •Study punctuation marks: full stop, question mark, exclamation mark, comma.
  • •Apply punctuation rules in sentences.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: The Grammar of Paragraphs 11

3 study hours
  • •Study punctuation marks: colon, dash, semi-colon, brackets, quotation marks, italics, apostrophe, hyphen, capital letters.
  • •Apply punctuation rules in sentences.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Beyond the Sentence I

3 study hours
  • •Understand lexical connective devices: synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, repetition.
  • •Identify connective devices in language use.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
8

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Beyond the Sentence II

3 study hours
  • •Study collocations: free and fixed.
  • •Understand grammatical devices: conjunctions, ellipsis, substitution, structural parallelism.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: The Narrative Essay

3 study hours
  • •Identify basic features of narrative essays.
  • •Explain principles of writing narrative essays: plot, setting, characters.
  • •Analyze introduction, body, climax, and ending.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: The Descriptive Essay

3 study hours
  • •Identify basic features of descriptive writing.
  • •Explain principles of writing descriptive essays: observation, selection, impression.
  • •Practice free writing.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: The Persuasive/Argumentative Essay

3 study hours
  • •Explain argumentative essays.
  • •Identify strategies: research, introduction, paragraph flow, summary, editing.
  • •Analyze ordering sentences in introduction and conclusion.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Expository Essays

3 study hours
  • •Explain expository essays.
  • •Identify strategies: choosing a topic, developmental pattern writing, organization, research.
  • •Study definition, cause and effect, classification.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2.
Week
13

Course Review

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Revise tutor-marked assignments.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each essay type, focusing on key elements and structure.

2

Practice writing different essay types under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.

3

Review grammar rules and punctuation guidelines from Modules 1 and 2, focusing on common errors.

4

Analyze sample essays to identify effective writing techniques and strategies.

5

Develop a strong understanding of lexical and grammatical connective devices to enhance coherence.

6

Focus on understanding the specific requirements and characteristics of each essay type (narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository).

7

Practice identifying and correcting common errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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