The "Study Skills" course is designed to help students develop effective strategies for academic success at TTU. This course introduces students to essential techniques for improving study habits, enhancing organization and time-management skills, and mastering key learning strategies. Participants will explore practical methods for setting clear goals, managing stress, overcoming procrastination, and utilizing university resources such as the library and online databases. Throughout the course, students will learn how to take effective notes, read strategically, and collaborate with study groups to maximize academic potential. By the end of the course, students will have a personalized toolkit of study skills to support their success throughout their university journey.
Objectives
-Introduction to various methods and techniques of university work to enhance students' autonomy
-Equipping students with methodological tools necessary to conduct research and write papers
-Developing students' critical thinking skills
- معلم: Abdelali Berriche
- معلم: FATIMA OUELDAHMED
The course offers first year students the main grammatical rules to master the foreign language. It consists of the different parts of speech namely nouns, pronouns, articles, quantifiers, adjectives and adverbs. Parts of speech will enable learners to understand the different structures of the language . Consequently, they will be able to write correct sentences in English.
- معلم: FATIMA OUELDAHMED
Ce cours initie les étudiants au français parlé contemporain à travers du vocabulaire, des phrases et expressions de la vie quotidienne, présentées et expliquées toutes les deux semaines. Les points de grammaire et d'orthographe pertinents sont également abordés régulièrement. Des discussions autour de vidéos YouTube permettent une immersion plus approfondie dans la langue parlée actuelle. L'objectif principal est de familiariser les étudiants avec le français tel qu'utilisé dans les conversations de tous les jours, pour une meilleure compréhension et une communication plus aisée.
Contenu hebdomadaire:
- Une phrase de tous les jours
- Une expression idiomatique
- Une règle de grammaire
- Une règle d’orthographe
- Une référence culturelle
- Une discussion autour d’une vidéo YouTube TOUTES LES DEUX SEMAINES.
- معلم: fadwa Mansouri
Course description
This online course includes ten lectures of the American civilisation which were published on the E. learning platform of the university (C.T.E Abbes Laghrour Khenchela). The lectures are dedicated to first-year L1 students of the Department of Letters and English Language and focus on the study of civilization, with a specific study of the subject of US. The course is a critical look at the foundation of the USA through the analysis of a number of historical texts and academic articles and books which provides an overview of the culture, history and politics of America from its discovery to the legalization of slavery in 1641. The lectures were designed by using the canvas of the common core of the bachelor’s degree of EFL which was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The lectures of this present course aim to improve students’ knowledge of the English language through American life, culture and history. By the end of the online course, EFL freshman students should be able to recognize key dates and events related to the history of America. They should also engage in critical discussions and write relevant compositions about several aspects of American history and culture.
Perquisites
L1 Students enrolling in this online course
should have a basic
knowledge of different civilizations and cultures, as this foundation will
support their understanding of the complex historical developments covered.
The online course focuses on the discovery of the New World and
examines the colonial history of America until the Pre-revolutionary period,
exploring the political, social, and economic factors that shaped the early
American nation.
Objectives
The online course of American Civilisation aims to provide L1 students with a general overview of the history and politics of the USA. The academic study of America will enable students to start a constructive discussion about the politics, culture and history of this nation from its foundation to the 17th Century. The online course aims to improve students’ knowledge of the English language through American life and history. It offers a general overview of the history and culture of the United States of America from its foundation to the 17th Century. By the end of the online course L1 students should be able to:
a. At the level of the “know”:
- define key concepts related to early American history and politics
- identify the main events in American history from the beginning to the 17th Century
- summarize the central points discussed about early American civilization
b. At the level of the “know how”:
- discuss the challenges and conflicts embodied in early American history
- criticize the limitations and contradictions in early American politics and society
- defend a perspective on early American history by providing solid arguments
c. At the level of the “know how to be”:
- compare early American history to Algerian history
- evaluate the early political systems in colonial America
- explain different aspects of American civilization from its foundation to the 17th Century
Approach and method
The approach of the online course is multidisciplinary. It means that a particular focus will be placed on studying American civilization through the lenses of history, politics, sociology, philosophy, and culture. Also, several pedagogical aids such as short videos, maps, paintings and photographs will be used to help students consolidate their knowledge. The pedagogical aids may give students food for thought and foster their critical thinking.
Assessment
Students are assessed based on two criteria: a final term exam (60%) and continuous assessment (40%). Their performance will be assessed throughout the course (attendance, participation, oral presentation, and a short test).
References- An Outline of American History. https://usa.usembassy.de/etexts/history/toc.htm.
- BBC – Colonization history of the United States. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/topics/Colonization_history_of_the_United_States.
- Corbett, P., V. Janssen, & J. Lund. (2017). U.S. History. London: Samurai Media Limited.
- Davis, K. (2003). Don’t Know Much About American History. New York: HarperCollins.
- Johnston, R. (2002). The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present. Washington D.C.: National Geographic.
- Lepore, J. (2018). These Truths: A History of the United States. New York: W. W. Norton.
- Mauk, D. & J. Oakland. (2009). American Civilization: An Introduction. New York: Routledge.
- Ostler, J., & Shoemaker, N. (2019). Settler Colonialism in Early American History: Introduction. The William and Mary Quarterly, 76(3), pp. 361–368. https://doi.org/10.5309/willmaryquar.76.3.0361
- Paul, H. (2014). The Myths That Made America. Bielefeld, DE: Transcript-Verlag.
- Reichard, G. & T. Dickson. (2008). America on the Stage World: A Global Approach to U.S. History. Champaign: University of Illinois Press.
- Shammas, C. (2005). America, the Atlantic, and Global Consumer Demand, 1500-1800. OAH Magazine of History, 19 (1).
- Zinn, H. (2001). A People’s History of the United States: 1492-Present. New York: Harper Collins.
- معلم: khaled Chouana
Cette matière initie les étudiants à la langue parlée des français pendants leur vie de tous les jours.
- معلم: fadwa Mansouri