Packages
The CCP requirements encompass a set of college-level courses drawn from different disciplines. These courses are organized and distributed into six packages:
A package is a collection of various courses unified under one theme. The CCP packages are:
Identity and Communication Package
Courses included in this package aim to establish identity and communication skills.
The number of credit hours required for this package ranges from 15 to 18, depending on the college . The specific courses to be completed by students are identified in the degree requirements of each college and consist of some combination of the courses listed below.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Description |
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ARAB 100 | Arabic I | 3 |
The course aims to provide students the important skills to communicate in Arabic; listening, speaking and reading, with attention to writing skills in relation to each. This is done through content that includes a variety of topics related to Contemporary Arabic, through deep analysis of linguistics and literary texts. The course has been introduced in an interactive learning environment based on:
The assessment process uses a variety of tools to measure the attainment of student learning outcomes. The non-Arabic speaking students, who are either Non-Native Speakers or inheriting the Arabic language, are required to contact their designated academic advisor for the new updates/ changes on Arabic language requirements. These changes will come into effect as of Summer 2022 semester for newly admitted students and all students who follow plans before Summer 2022. |
ARAB 109 | Language Skills | 3 |
This course aims to enable the student acquire the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), i.e. to develop the skill of speaking sound Arabic; enhance communication with others; master the skills of reading, sending/receiving and understanding oral and written communications; and to master correct writing skills and identify proper ways of usage. All this is achieved through content which focuses on the functional aspect of the language, with attention to acquiring the knowledge of types of speech and signs of each type; differentiating inflected and uninflected forms and knowing the signs of both; and recognizing the two types of the Arabic sentence and their components, in an active-learning student-centered atmosphere, utilizing various learning activities, including readings of quality linguistic and literary source books to enable them employ their language skills in absorbing source texts, with a relative weight of up to 80% of the skill, employing various evaluation tools. |
ARAB 110 | Introduction to Literature and Language | 3 |
This course aims at building students' familiarity with and competence in Arabic literature in its various genres, so as to increase their ability to appreciate literature and to develop their awareness of its concepts through the study of poetry and short story. |
ARAB 200 | Arabic II | 3 |
"Pre-requisite: ARAB 100 The course aims at enabling the student to master the skill of the Arabic writing, and scientific and professional communication. These aims will be realized by the course content, which combines the basics of the language and linguistic rules to regulate the methods of writing, and experience on the skills of the Arabic writing in the following forms:
Furthermore, the course aims at handling written problems by self-learning and collaborative environments that develop creative skill, dialogue, discussion, and critical thinking. It will also promote methods of written expression toward both the self and career, including help in the acquisition of knowledge, and building cultural awareness and good citizenship. The performance of the student will be evaluated through the various assessment tools that focus on the students' writing skills, in order to achieve the desired learning outcomes." The non-Arabic speaking students, who are either Non-Native Speakers or inheriting the Arabic language, are required to contact their designated academic advisor for the new updates/ changes on Arabic language requirements. These changes will come into effect as of Summer 2022 semester for newly admitted students and all students who follow plans before Summer 2022. |
DAWA 111 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
This course seeks to strengthen the unifying identity to which all students subscribe, regardless of their academic specialties. The Course adopts a particular educational philosophy that suits its particular nature. All topics are arranged in a unifying, integrative structure that begins with defining key concepts related to culture, science and civilization. Following these preliminary clarifications, an intensive analytical material on issues related to the message of Islam, creation of man, role of the Islamic ummah, and the relationship with the other, will be presented. |
ENGL 110 | English I | 3 |
The course is designed to introduce students to the process of reading and oral communication. It provides the students with a wide range of reading and oral communication skills/strategies that help them become efficient readers and speakers of English. The course focuses on reading comprehension and vocabulary development in context, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking skills. Course material and textbooks will be selected to reflect the pedagogical content of the course. |
ENGL 111 | English II | 3 |
This course is a continuation of English (1) and focuses on developing the same skills at a more advanced level. The emphasis remains on students' practical use of English. Some attention will be given to differences between written and spoken English (with the aim of eliminating errors resulting from confusing the two modes) and to conventions of punctuation. |
ENGL 150 | Essay Writing I | 3 |
This course provides guided experience in writing academic essays at the university level. Emphasis is placed on writing effective introductions and concluding paragraphs, developing a clearly defined thesis statement and crafting strong supporting paragraphs. The course will help the students to learn how to research, evaluate, use and cite sources and learn a variety of techniques for crafting their own writing through two principal activities: the process of their own writing and analysis of the writing of others. Students will receive instruction on summarizing, using transition signals/paragraphs, paraphrasing, using different types of quotes and correcting common sentence errors. All material is based on the writing standards established by the Modern Language Association (MLA). |
ENGL 151 | Advanced Reading Comprehension | 3 |
This course introduces students to a wide variety of authentic texts from different sources including newspaper and magazine articles and extracts from the works of modern writers. Texts will also vary in length and density. Tasks are designed to include different skills reflecting the different kinds of responses to texts needed by students such as summarizing the main argument of the text, taking detailed notes, criticizing texts, comparing texts written in different registers examining the different features that make texts cohesive and coherent and responding to exam-style comprehension questions. |
ENGL 202 | English Language I - Post Foundation | 3 |
This course is designed to help students improve their academic writing ability, and to ensure that they are prepared for the more advanced writing and research skills introduced in English 2. Emphasis is placed on understanding information from authentic texts. Academic vocabulary is taught through inference and context. A collaborative community environment is encouraged, whereby students learn to provide and accept relevant, focused feedback to and from their peers. Throughout the semester, students create and develop an e-portfolio. |
ENGL 203 | English Language II - Post Foundation | 3 |
"Pre-requisite: ENGL 202 English 203 is an advanced academic writing course which provides an opportunity for students to learn and practice the skills needed for a guided university-level academic paper related to their field of study. The course emphasizes the development of academic writing skills as well as the ability to read and think critically. Students will learn to use the library and appropriate online resources to find and evaluate sources to inform, develop and support their ideas in term paper writing. " |
HIST 121 | History of Qatar | 3 |
This course aims at familiarizing students with the history of Qatar through different historical eras, with particular emphasis on the emergence and development of Qatar Emirate during the Ottoman-British rivalry in the Gulf. The course also deals with social, economic and political life during the pre and post oil and Gas era. It examines the socio-political and economic developments that took place in the country covering the period of his Highness, Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani. |