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Bachelor expository writing using a process- behave positively, and persevere ISL 100 - Islamic Culture methods; and documenting MAC 201 - Intercultural
oriented approach. The structure
Communication
in uncertain times, have become
sources in the text, in notes, and in
Credit Hours: 3Prerequisite: No
of Arts in of paragraphs and essays and their pre-requisites for progress. The Prerequisite the bibliography. Students will also Credit Hour: 3
Life Skills course is tailored to the
work extensively on their academic
components are taught in steps
International and are connected to each other. needs of the 21st century learners ISL 100 -E Pre-Requisite will be and argumentative writing skills Pre-requisites: MMC 201
Non- Native Arabic Speaker/
This course emphasizes the
by providing them with key
to produce high quality research
The course also reviews sentence
Relations structure and punctuation rules. personal and social skills to enable or Students who did Arabic as papers. interaction between culture,
secondary language in high school.
communication, and language.
Writing exercises involve extensive them to thrive in a competitive and The course aims to move the Service Course Students examine the customs,
drafting and revising based on challenging environment. This discussion on Islam from a beliefs, and values of various
General Education individual input and tutorials from specially-curated course with its
Courses the course instructors. Students experiential learning approaches theological framework to a cultural College cultures worldwide and develop an
one. Its goal is to inculcate a broad
appreciation and
also practice writing under will enable the learners to apply understanding of the unity and Requirements
IFWS 211 - Fundamentals pressure. key skills such as communication, diversity of the Muslim world, understanding of the factors that
of Emotional Intelligence active listening, digital, media and which has existed historically and affect communication resulting
Credit Hours: 3 FWS 205 - UAE and GCC financial literacies in their personal continues today. Thus, students will MAC 317 - Public from differences in language and
culture.
Prerequisite: ENG102(R) + FWS100 Society and professional contexts. investigate several aspects Speaking
Co-requisite: FWS100 as co- Credit Hours: 3 Moreover, through careful personal of Islamic culture: Muslim ethics, Credit Hours: 3 MAC 403 - International
requisite if students enter to Prerequisite: ENG102 (R )+ FWS100 planning, development and self- the contributions of Muslims to Prerequisite: ENG 200 Communication
ENG200 course directly Co-requisite: FWS 100 as co- growth. world civilization, the rich legacy of This course will focus on oral Credit Hours: 3
This course enables students requisite if students enter to FWS 211 - Fundamentals Islamic art and architecture, as well communication standards, Prerequisite: MAC 201
to gain scientific insights into ENG200 course directly of Emotional Intelligence as the traditions of problems, and responsibilities in The course is an introduction to
emotions and their impact in their The course aims at developing a Credit Hours: 3 learning. Students will also explore the business and organizational the globalization of media markets
personal and professional better understanding of the UAE contemporary Muslim societies environment. and media models in news and
lives. In addition, the students will and GCC society and its social, Prerequisite: ENG102(R) + FWS100 with a view to understanding some Students will deliver speeches and entertainment. Modernization,
gain insight into how psychology cultural, economic and political Co-requisite: FWS100 as co- of the issues and challenges, which participate in problem-solvingfrom development, dependency,
will have an influence on human development. Students will requisite if students enter to Muslims are facing today. investigation and informative hegemony, free flow of
behavior and develop valuable cultivate a deeper appreciation of ENG200 course directly Ultimately, the course will ask speaking to advocacy and debate information, political economy, and
relationship with others by the pivotal role played by the UAE This course enables students students to examine how they can strategies. other historical, administrative and
understanding the fundamental and GCC in leveraging government to gain scientific insights into contribute to a positive image of critical perspectives will also be
principles of Emotional policies including technology for emotions and their impact in their Islam. MMC 201 - Introduction discussed.
Intelligence. improving the overall quality of personal and professional to Mass Communication
This specifically includes fostering a life. The profound role played the lives. In addition, the students will FWS 310 – Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 MAC 316 -
greater sense of developing country’s leadership in gain insight into how psychology of Innovation and Co-requisites: (Co) ENG 102(R)/ Communication and
the building blocks of emotional contributing towards the fulfilment will have an influence on human Entrepreneurship ENG 200 Diplomacy
intelligence, helping the students of its commitment of the country’s behavior and develop valuable Credit Hours: 3 This course will provide an Credit Hours: 3
to apply effective strategies commitment towards the SDGs. By relationship with others by Prerequisite: ENG200+ (Completion overview of the field of mass Prerequisite: MMC 201
for self- management and self- examining initiatives and strategies understanding the fundamental of minimum 60CH) communication; concepts,
improvement. undertaken in the UAE, learners principles of Emotional scope, development and process The course brings together
will grasp the importance of Intelligence. ASC 301 - Research of communication; functions; advanced skills in communication
ENG 200 - English 2 collective action in driving societal This specifically includes fostering a Report Writing different fields of communication with in-depth knowledge
Credit Hours: 3 progress. greater sense of developing Credit Hours: 3 (print and electronic media, public of international relations to
prepare students to meet the
Prerequisite: IELTS average score FWS 201 - Fundamentals the building blocks of emotional Prerequisite: STT 100 relations and advertisements); challenges of corporate and public
6 or EMSAT average score of below of Life Skills intelligence, helping the students This course will focus on research selection and organization of communication in an increasingly
1400 or passing grade in ENG 102 to apply effective strategies writing skills, which include materials; and finally, mass media complex global environment.
(R) Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: for self- management and self- locating, gathering, and evaluating information resources.
ENG102 (R)
Co-requisite: (FWS 100 (E)/USS001 improvement. source materials; formulating
as co-req if placed in ENG 200 In an age of accelerating change a thesis statement from a topic
and an incredible web of global
The course focuses on writing for interaction, the ability to adapt, and/or a hypothesis; developing
academic purposes. It teaches engage in a growth mindset, arguments based on solid research

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