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Course Code: LIB 118
Title: , provide s
one-on-one tutorial sessions for
students enrolled in all remedial and
100-level mathematics courses. The
tutors are well -trained senior
undergraduate and graduate students.
Student s may drop in for consultation
during the weekly scheduled sessions to
seek an understanding of certain
course- related concepts. Consultation
does not cover specific homework or
project -related questions. The MLC also
offers review sessions prior to the
exams , on need basis .
Students can request appointments
with the tutors or submit their enquiries
by email to [email protected] .
Study Abroad
The International Exchange Office (IXO)
works with AUS students who wish to
study at universities in other countries
either for a semester or for one
academic year. For information on
study abroad opportunities for AUS
students, please see the section entitled AUS Students Studying Abroad under
Registration and Course Information in
the Academic Policies and Regulations
section of this catalog.
The office also facilitates the admission
of exchange or visiting students coming
to AUS to study abroad for a semester
or up to one academic year. For more
information on study abroad students’
admission to AUS, please see the Other
Admission Categories section in
Admissi on to Undergraduate Studies
later in t his catalog.
In additi on to facilitati ng student
exchanges and study abroad, IXO also
administer s processes enabling faculty -
led study tours , visiting guests- in-
residence (VGiR), visiting g uests a nd
delegations, and tuition exchange
programs.
For more information, visit
www.aus.edu/ixo.
University Counseling Services
University Counseling Services (UCS)
provides psychological services that are
designed to help students achieve their
educational goals, learn the process of
problem solving and decision making,
develop the capacity for satisfying
relationships, and learn to make full use
of their potential for continued growth
beyond their educational experience.
Counseling
Counselors at UCS help students
explore any academic or personal
problems or concerns that they may be
experiencing. Some common issues
that bring students to UCS include
adjusting to university life, confusion
about life or career goals, identity
concerns, relationship conflicts, anxiety,
depression, or dealing with grief and
loss.
UCS counselors are prepared to deal
with a multitude of issues or concerns
and encourage students to identify
personal goals and help them develop
coping skills and generate solutions for
current difficulties.
Counseling is strictly confidential. The
information shared with a counselor will
not be disclosed to another individual or
organization without the written
consent of the student. Services are
free, voluntary and available to all
undergraduate and graduat e students
currently enrolled at AUS.
Students can schedule appointments at
ucsappointments.youcanbook.me .
Further details are available at
www.aus.edu/life -at-aus/student -
life/student -support -
services/counseling -services.
Campus Life
11 Undergraduate Catalog 2024– 2025 American University of Sharjah Self-Help Resources
UCS has extensive self -help resources
on many subjects in the form of
handouts, books, videos and links on its
section of the university library website
at https://aus.libguides.com/well -being.
Topics include coping with stress,
depression, sleep disturbance,
loneliness, anxiety, eating disorders,
grief and loss, substance abuse,
relationship building, assertiveness,
career choices, study skills,
concentration and memory, motivation,
time manag ement, and test -taking
strategies.
Support Group Counseling
UCS offers support group counseling
which can be a powerful and valuable
venue for healing and growth. These
support groups are single -session, open
groups in which anyone can voluntarily
participate in a safe environment that is
nonjudgmental, respectful and
confidential. To participate in
confidential support group counseling,
visit https://ausucs -
supportgroup.youcanbook.me/ .
Writing Center
The AUS Writing Center, located on the
ground floor of the AUS Library building
(room LIB 024), helps students become
independent, confident writers.
Available to all AUS students, the
Writing Center offers one -on-one
writing conferences by appointment or
on a drop- in basis. Consultations may
include thesis development,
organization, outlining, paragraph
development, vocabulary, sentence
structure and mechanics. Students may
visit the Writing Center to work on
drafts, to do research or work with a
consultant on particular aspects of their
writing. The Writing Center also offers
workshops on a variety of writing topics
throughout the academic year.
For more information, visit
www.aus.edu/cas/writing -center .
Achievement Academy
American University of Sharjah Undergraduate Catalog 2024– 2025 12 Achievement Academy
Director
Jessica March
Instructional Staff
Diala Awwad
Raja Mallek Bahloul
Jenifah Hassan
Lina Hejjawi
Paul Hudson
David Knott
Claire Murphy
Krystie Wills
The Achievement Academy is composed
of two units: the Bridge Program and
the Outreach Program.
The Bridge Program is a
comprehensive, multifaceted university
preparation program that acts as a
transition between high school and
university studies. It is a holistic,
content -based, outcome - and
standards- driven English language
acquisition program . Students in the
Bridge Program are allowed to register
for specific undergraduate -level courses
offered by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). For details, refer to
Program Structure hereafter.
The Outreach Program conducts
courses in general English, TOEFL and
IELTS (Academic Version) preparation,
workplace English and business English
on the AUS campus and throughout the
UAE. The program establishes
partnerships with various community
organizat ions in order to provide
educational opportunities for individuals who wish to further develop their
English and personal and professional
communication skills.
Bridge Program
Mission Statement
The Bridge Program in the Achievement Academy at American University of
Sharjah will improve student readiness
for matriculation into their majors and
for the rigors of an academic program
of study in higher education. The
program enables students to increase
their language proficiency to a level suitable for study in courses taught in
English and to enhance their personal,
academic and study skills to maximize
the likelihood of success in their
university experience. For more information, please contact:
Achievement Academy
American University of Sharjah
PO Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
Tel +971 6 515 2653
[email protected]
www.aus.edu/achievement -academy
Admission and Placement
Admitted AUS students who have
achieved one of the following scores
may study in the Bridge Program :
• between 45 and 79 on the Internet -
Based TOEFL (iBT) or
• between 450 and 547 on the AUS
Institutional Paper -based TOEFL (ITP)
or
• between 5.0 and 6.0 on the IELTS (Academic Version) or
• between 1100 and 1525 on the
EmSAT (Achieve English)
Students who do not attain the required
minimum scores may be considered for
courses in the Outreach Program,
depending on their scores, to improve
their English level to meet the
requirements of the Bridge Program.
Placement in the Bridge Program
courses and special Outreach Program
courses is determined by TOEFL, IELTS ,
EmSAT scores or by the Bridge
Placement Test (BPT) .
Program Structure
The Bridge Program offers two levels of
English language study and a university
preparation course. English courses include integrated instruction in
reading, writing, grammar, listening
and speaking. The university
preparation course include s topics such
as time management, note taking,
research methods, public presentations,
critical thinking, problem solving,
adapting to university life and
developing personal skills.
Students in the Bridge Program are
allowed to register for specific 100 -level
mathematics or physics courses
required for their intended major,
provided they have passed the
corresponding placement tests.
Students who do not meet the
placement test requirements may
register for the corresponding
mathematics or physics preparatory
courses. Students are also allowed to register for MCM 101, STA 201, ARA
101 (only the sections taught in Arabic)
and ARA 102 (only the sections taught
in Arabic). Course prerequisites must
be met . Registration in undergraduate -
level CAS courses in a given semester is conditional upon being registered in Achievement Academy Bridge Program
course. For details about the CAS
undergraduate -level courses, refer to
the course descriptions of these courses
in the College of Arts and Sciences
section within Undergraduate Course
Descriptions later in this catalog.
Students have a maximum of 15 lecture
contact hours per week, in addition to
lab course contact hours . A maximum
of seven credit hours can be taken in
one semester/term.
Duration
The length of time required to satisfy
the program requirements varies with
each student’s linguistic background,
capabilities and effort. Successful
completion of the program could take
as long as two semesters and one
summer session.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to complete their
own assignments and write their own
quizzes and examinations. Students
found guilty of academic dishonesty will
receive a failing grade on the
assignment, quiz or examination, and
may be reported to the administratio n
for further disciplinary action. All Bridge
Program students should refer to the
AUS Student Academic Integrity Code
found in the Academic Policies and
Regulations section of this catalog.
Bridge Program Credit and Contact
Hours
For information on credit hours and
contact hours of Bridge Program
courses, please refer to the Bridge
Program’s course descriptions
hereafter. For information on credit
hours and contact hours distribution of
courses offered by the College of Arts
and Sciences that Bridge Program
students are eligible to register for ,
refer to the course descriptions of these
courses in the College of Arts and
Sciences section within
catalog.
After matriculation, grades earned in 100-level CAS courses completed within
the context of the Bridge Program
count in the student’s undergraduate
cumulative GPA (CGPA). Credits hours
earned in the CAS courses may count
toward a student’s undergraduate
degree program graduation
requirements. For details, refer to the
corresponding degree program section later in this catalog.
Achievement Academy
13 Undergraduate Catalog 2024– 2025 American University of Sharjah Attendance and Lateness
Bridge Program students are required
to follow the undergraduate policy on
course attendance and lateness. Please
see Attendance and Lateness in the
Attendance, Withdrawal and
Interruption of Studies section under
Academic Policies and Regulations later
in this catalog.
Course Withdrawal
Withdrawal from Bridge Program courses follows the undergraduate
course withdrawal policy. Please see Course Withdrawal in the Attendance,
Withdrawal and Interruption of Studies
section under Academic Policies and
Regulations later in this catalog.
Except for a summer term, Bridge
Program students cannot withdraw from English Language Program ( ELP)
courses and/or Bridge Program Elective
(BPE) courses and maintain enrollment
in the CAS courses.
Evaluation and Promotion
Upon passing the ELP 100 -level
courses, students are promoted to the
next level.
Repeating Courses
A student may repeat any Bridge
Program course, pending seat
availability.
The repeat of CAS courses is governed by the undergraduate course repeat
policy. Please see Repeating Courses in
the Grades and Academic Standing section under Academic Policies and
Regulations later in this catalog.
Exit from the Bridge Program
Students begin studies in their
undergraduate degree program in the
semester after they satisfy both of the criteria below. These students are
assigned an ELP score of 1.
• achieve a score of 72 or above on the
iBT with a minimum score of 21 on
the Writing part ( 543 or above on the
ITP), or an overall score of 80 or
above on the iBT; or a score of 6.0 on
the IELTS (Academic Version)
combined with a minimum score of
6.0 on the Writing part , or an overall
score of 6.5 or above on the IELTS
(Academic Version)
• pass ELP 211, ELP 221 and one BPE
course, or pass the Bridge Program Exit Test. Students who meet either
one of these two requirements satisfy
the criteria.
Students may study in the Bridge
Program for a maximum of one
academic year . Students who have not
matriculated after two semesters plus
summer term may be disallowed from continuing their studies in the Bridge
Program.
Course Descriptions
AUS 100 AUS Seminar (1 -0-0).
Develops an understanding of resources
for self- development at American
University of Sharjah (AUS). Provides
an overview of the history and values of
AUS. The material is delivered through
a combination of classroom teaching
and attendance at workshops in areas
such as career development, health and
wellness, personal development, sports,
arts, hobbies and community. Designed
for Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of
Education equivalency require ments.
Graded as Pass/Fail.
BPE Bridge Program Elective
Credits: 3-0-0
Description: Provides an engaging context to develop English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills beyond what is offered in existing courses. Explores ways to develop grammar and vocabulary while learning about different interest areas. Introduces content related materials through authentic experiences. Designed for Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of Education equivalency requirements. Bridge Program elective courses are numbered as 194 courses. Descriptions of particular special topic courses are made available in the Bridge Program during registration. | What are the details of course LIB 118? | Provides an engaging context to develop English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills beyond what is offered in existing courses. Explores ways to develop grammar and vocabulary while learning about different interest areas. Introduces content related materials through authentic experiences. Designed for Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of Education equivalency requirements. Bridge Program elective courses are numbered as 194 courses. Descriptions of particular special topic courses are made available in the Bridge Program during registration. |
Course Code: BPE 141
Title: English through Cinema
Credits: 3-0-0
Description: Provides the context to develop academic English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through a study of cinema. Explores ways to develop English grammar and vocabulary through the medium of English- language motion pictures. Explores the history of cinema, different genres of cinema and the social impact of film. Designed for Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of Education equivalency requirements. | What are the details of course BPE 141? | Provides the context to develop academic English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through a study of cinema. Explores ways to develop English grammar and vocabulary through the medium of English- language motion pictures. Explores the history of cinema, different genres of cinema and the social impact of film. Designed for Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of Education equivalency requirements. |
Course Code: BPE 142
Title: English for University Success (3 -0-0). Provides the context
to develop English reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills. Explores
ways to develop grammar and
vocabulary while learning about the
interest area of university success
strategies. Builds goal setting, time
management and specific study skills
such as note -taking, presenting, critical
thinking and information literacy.
Designed for Bridge Program and
matriculated students who need to
meet Ministry of Education equivalency
requireme nts.
BPE 144 English Through Social
Media (3 -0-0). Provides the context to
develop English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Explores
ways to develop grammar and vocabulary while learning about the
interest area of social media. Designed
for Bridge Program and matriculated
students who need to meet Ministry of
Education equivalency requirements.
BPE 145 English for IELTS (3 -0-0).
Provides the context to develop academic English reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills to prepare
for IELTS. Develops English grammar
and vocabulary through a range of
IELTS specific tasks. Designed for
Bridge Program and matriculated
students who need to meet Ministry of
Education equivalency requirements .
BPE 146 English through Curr ent
Affairs (3 -0-0). Provides the context
to develop English reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills. Explores
ways to develop grammar and
vocabulary while learning about the
interest area of current affairs . Builds
goal setting, time management and
specific study skills such as note -taking,
presenting, critical thinking and information literacy . Designed for
Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of
Education equivalency requirements .
BPE 147 English through Emirati
History
Credits: 3-0-0
Description: Provides the context to develop academic English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through a study of Emirati history. Explores ways to develop English grammar and vocabulary through the study of the history of the UAE. Explores the latest a rcheological and scientific research tracing the history of the country from 125,000 years ago to the present. Focuses on the taming of the desert, the mastery of the oceans, and the rise of the supercities. Designed for Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of Education equivalency requirements. | What are the details of course BPE 142? | Provides the context to develop academic English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through a study of Emirati history. Explores ways to develop English grammar and vocabulary through the study of the history of the UAE. Explores the latest a rcheological and scientific research tracing the history of the country from 125,000 years ago to the present. Focuses on the taming of the desert, the mastery of the oceans, and the rise of the supercities. Designed for Bridge Program and matriculated students who need to meet Ministry of Education equivalency requirements. |
Course Code: ELP 111
Title: Academic Literacy I
Credits: 6-3-0
Description: Enhances the ability to write and read academic English at an intermediate level. Develops strategies to think critically and to apply accurate grammar, vocabulary and mechanics for academic paragraphs. Prerequisite: Bridge Placement Test score of 1.1 | What are the details of course ELP 111? | Enhances the ability to write and read academic English at an intermediate level. Develops strategies to think critically and to apply accurate grammar, vocabulary and mechanics for academic paragraphs. Prerequisite: Bridge Placement Test score of 1.1 |
Course Code: ELP 121
Title: Communication I
Credits: 3-0-0
Description: Focuses on speaking and listening skills at an intermediate level. Develops the skills to participate in discussions and deliver oral presentations. Enhances the ability to understand spoken English. Prerequisite: Bridge Placement Test score of 1.2 | What are the details of course ELP 121? | Focuses on speaking and listening skills at an intermediate level. Develops the skills to participate in discussions and deliver oral presentations. Enhances the ability to understand spoken English. Prerequisite: Bridge Placement Test score of 1.2 |
Course Code: ELP 211
Title: Academic Literacy II
Credits: 6-3-0
Description: Enhances the ability to write and read academic English at an upper - intermediate level. Develops strategies to think critically and to demonstrate accurate grammar, vocabulary and mechanics for university -level Achievement Academy American University of Sharjah Undergraduate Catalog 2024–2025 14 paragraphs and essays. Prerequisite: Bridge Placement Test score of 2.1 | What are the details of course ELP 211? | Enhances the ability to write and read academic English at an upper - intermediate level. Develops strategies to think critically and to demonstrate accurate grammar, vocabulary and mechanics for university -level Achievement Academy American University of Sharjah Undergraduate Catalog 2024–2025 14 paragraphs and essays. Prerequisite: Bridge Placement Test score of 2.1 |
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