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components are taught in steps them with foundational tools and and GCC in leveraging government writing for workplace purposes. process as they move from the JPN 101 - Introduction to
and are connected to each other. skills to be successful in their major policies including technology for It also emphasizes the reporting secondary level of education to Japanese Language
The course also reviews sentence courses. improving the overall quality of tools to help students prepare higher education. Thus, it helps Credit Hours: 3
structure and punctuation rules. life. The profound role played effective workplace documents. freshmen to adapt to the university
Writing exercises involve extensive FWS 201 - Fundamentals of Life the country’s leadership in Students develop project planning environment and develop a Prerequisite: No pre-requisite
drafting and revising based on Skills contributing towards the fulfilment and time management skills by better understanding of essential This course is designed for
individual input and tutorials from Credit Hours: 3 of its commitment of the country’s working in teams to gather and academic skills such as stress and students with no prior knowledge
the course instructors. Students also commitment towards the SDGs. By share information, deliver different anxiety management, academic of Japanese. The course aims at
practice writing under pressure. An Prerequisite: ENG102 (R) examining initiatives and strategies types of written correspondences literacy, information literacy, and developing the four core language
important component of the course
is a research project where students In an age of accelerating change undertaken in the UAE, learners and multimedia oral presentations. time and study management. skills: listening, speaking, reading
research and write on a topic related and an incredible web of global will grasp the importance of Students also learn to self-assess and writing by focusing on
to their field of study or area of interaction, the ability to adapt, collective action in driving societal ISL 100 - Islamic Culture their strengths and weaknesses basic vocabulary, grammar, oral
personal interest. engage in a growth mindset, progress. Credit Hours: 3 during their academic life and aims comprehension, and hiragana and
behave positively, and persevere to inculcate high levels of personal katakana. Audio-visual materials
ENG 200(AA) - English II for in uncertain times, have become FWS 211 - Fundamentals of Prerequisite: No Prerequisite and academic integrity which are will be used in the class to
Arabic Language Program pre-requisites for progress. The Emotional Intelligence ISL 100 -E Pre-Requisite will be Non- indispensable dimensions of their familiarize students with Japanese
Life Skills course is tailored to the Credit Hours: 3 Native Arabic Speaker/ or Students personal and intellectual growth. language and culture through
Credit Hours: 3 needs of the 21st century learners who did Arabic as secondary short passages or dialogues that
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade by providing them with key Prerequisite: ENG102(R) + FWS100 language in high school. are encountered in everyday
from ENG100(AA) personal and social skills to enable Co-requisite: FWS100 as co-requisite The course aims to move the Service Course situations. In addition, students
if students enter to ENG200 course
This course builds students’ ability to them to thrive in a competitive and directly discussion on Islam from a will be engaged in various class
communicate in everyday situations challenging environment. This theological framework to a cultural activities that will develop their
as well as in work-related settings. specially-curated course with its This course enables students one. Its goal is to inculcate a broad ITA 101 - Introduction to Italian communication skills in Japanese.
Through individual and pair activities, experiential learning approaches understanding of the unity and Credit Hours: 3
the course focuses on developing will enable the learners to apply to gain scientific insights into diversity of the Muslim world, CHI 101 - Introduction to
students’ competencies in oral and key skills such as communication, emotions and their impact in which has existed historically and Prerequisite: No pre-requisite Chinese Language
written forms and on enhancing active listening, digital, media and their personal and professional continues today. Thus, students This course introduces students Credit Hours: 3
students’ ability to read and think financial literacies in their personal lives. In addition, the students will will investigate several aspects to the basics of Italian language.
critically. and professional contexts. gain insight into how psychology of Islamic culture: Muslim ethics, It covers basic Italian language Prerequisite: No pre-requisite
Moreover, through careful personal will have an influence on human the contributions of Muslims to skills for everyday life: speaking, The course is designed to
FWS 100 (E) - Academic Skills for planning, development and self- behavior and develop valuable world civilization, the rich legacy enable learners to gain basic
Success growth strategies, students will relationship with others by of Islamic art and architecture, listening, reading, writing, communication skills in listening,
grammar, and vocabulary.
Credit Hours: 3 craft their future selves where understanding the fundamental as well as the traditions of Dialogues and role-plays are the speaking, writing and reading
principles of Emotional Intelligence.
Prerequisite: No pre-requisite they will work towards becoming This specifically includes fostering learning. Students will also explore privileged way to show how the Chinese language in daily
situations, and develop basic
dynamic individuals with a strong
contemporary Muslim societies
language works and through them
sense of personal and social a greater sense of developing with a view to understanding new grammatical elements are understanding of Chinese culture.
The course is tailored to prepare purpose the building blocks of emotional some of the issues and challenges, explained in every class. The preparation for the first
students for higher education. It intelligence, helping the students which Muslims are facing today. level of international Chinese
works towards developing a positive FWS 205 - UAE and GCC Society to apply effective strategies for self- Ultimately, the course will ask FRE 101 - Introduction to French proficiency test (HSK Level 1) will be
growth mindset in students and management and self- students to examine how they can incorporated.
to equip them with the necessary Credit Hours: 3 improvement. contribute to a positive image of Credit Hours: 3
skills required for them to succeed Prerequisite: ENG102 (R )+ FWS100 Islam. Prerequisite: No pre-requisite
in higher education. The course Co-requisite: FWS 100 as co- FWS 305 - Technical
also offers topics related to the requisite if students enter to Communication for Work Place This course introduces students
development of reasoning and critical ENG200 course directly USS 001 (P) - University Skills for to the basics of French language.
thinking skills, basic research skills, Credit Hours: 3 Success It covers basic French language
as well as how to develop effective The course aims at developing a Prerequisite: ENG 200 + Completion Credit Hour: 0 skills for everyday life: speaking,
presentations. A key outcome of of minimum 45 credit hours Prerequisite: No pre-requisite listening, reading, writing,
the course is to enable students better understanding of the UAE grammar and vocabulary. The main
to transition smoothly into an and GCC society and its social, Technical communication for the The course will be delivered topics of study are school, family
academic life as well as to become cultural, economic and political workplace introduces students in Seminar module form. It is and friends, travel,food, house,
familiar with academic standards and development. Students will to the principles, techniques, and designed to help students to vacations, occasions, and topics
requirements pertinent to higher cultivate a deeper appreciation of skills with emphasis on professional pertaining to French culture.
education. The course will provide the pivotal role played by the UAE develop in those skills that are
vital to the academic learning

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