English Unit
Overview
The English Language Department at USAL equips students with essential skills to academically excel, fostering a supportive environment for new and continuing students. Pillared by the English Language Learning Center( ELLC), the department accompanies students if enrolled in intensive courses to advanced ones till the final project preparation, offering assistance in delivering written product accurately and oral presentations with confidence. Differentiated learning is offered for students, and assessment is tailored accordingly, maintaining critical thinking and research skills for life-long learning.
Instructors undergo ongoing in-service training and frequently peer coach themselves; they research updated topics in Education pertaining to Second Language Acquisition, harnessing AI tools to better inform pedagogical implications. Great emphasis is also placed on the overall well being of the instructors, grounded in the firm belief that this radiates in a classroom setting
Placement Test
Newly admitted students are evaluated based on their written fluency and accuracy. They are channeled as follows: Â
Grade | Course |
0-Â 10Â | ENGL005- Remedial English 0 |
11 – 30 | ENGL010- Remedial English I |
31 – 49 | ENGL020- Remedial English II |
50 – 59 | ENGL030- Remedial English III |
60 and above | ENGL201- English Communication Skills |
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Department Courses
ENGL010:Â This teaching unit is a compulsory subject -based on the placement test results- provided at USAL to introduce the first level of remedial English. It is designed to help students have basic proficiency in the English language skills. Students learn and practice Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills.
ENGL020: This teaching unit is a compulsory subject -based on the placement test results- provided at USAL to introduce the second level of remedial English. It reinforces a set of skills taught in Remedial English I. The focus is on achieving specific communicative goals using advanced grammatical structures in speaking and writing.
ENGL030: This teaching unit is a compulsory subject -based on the placement test results- provided at USAL to introduce the third level of remedial English. It aims at bridging the gap between Remedial English II and English Communications Skills I. The focus is on critical reading across the discipline and acquiring research-related skills in writing.
ENGL201: This course is designed to equip students with advanced academic writing and research skills necessary for success in scholarly environments. Students develop the ability to use academic English conventions in their writing and presentations.Through critical reading, analysis, summarization, and synthesis of scholarly articles, students will enhance their ability to engage with academic literature thoughtfully and analytically. Emphasis will be placed on producing well-organized academic papers using a problem-solution approach following APA documentation.
ENGL202: This course develops public speaking and communication skills through practical activities and critical engagement. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and debates . Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual based on readings and multimedia input.
The English Language Learning Center​
The English Language Learning Center offers a wide range of written services for students of different majors through one–on–one conferencing.
Whether you are working on drafting a paragraph, essay, project, or outline for a PowerPoint Presentation, the ELLC helps you polish your written work. It also provides guidance and feedback on fluency, body language, and pronunciation through oral rehearsals for any course presentation.
The team of the English Department, will assist you starting every working day during the semesters from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
For appointments, contact us through the following usal email account: writingcenter@usal.edu.lb
Kindly make sure to send the material handwritten or typed ahead of time before the online meeting.
Scholarship Programs
At USAL, we provide accessible funding and resources that help alleviate the cost of education, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to pursue their academic and career aspirations.
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