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 As previously noted, selection of students for admission into degree programs of study is based on an individual evaluation of each applicant’s capability or potential for successful completion of the program. To assist the institution in academically advising students, assessment of academic proficiency is required for all undergraduate first time applicants and transfer students who have not satisfied the institution’s English/Mathematics requirements. AUD will use the results of this assessment to determine appropriate academic placement and the need for developmental course work.
If it is determined that a student does not possess the minimal standards of proficiency in language, reading or mathematics, he or she will be enrolled in the appropriate developmental course. |
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Developmental studies courses enable the university to accept students (either into mathematics courses or the Intensive English Language Program [IELP]) who require academic support to develop basic academic proficiency in the areas of Mathematics and English.
Enrollment in all developmental courses is determined by placement exam scores. Developmental courses carry no university credit; however, these courses will appear on the student’s transcript and will be calculated in a student’s academic progress. Students in the IELP Program have not been accepted into the university as degree candidates.
“P” is the minimum passing grade in all developmental courses.
First year incoming students who are placed into ENGL 100 ( Developmental English) must matriculate as follows:
- In the first semester, students will take ENGL 100 + UNIV 100 + three other courses from a pre-approved list;
- Students are required to successfully complete all developmental courses (ENGL 100, MATH 098, MATH 099, UNIV 100) within their first 30 hours;
- Students who fail to successfully complete their developmental courses by the end of 30 hours will the next term be enrolled in only those developmental courses remaining for completion.
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Descriptions for the following Developmental English courses (non-credit) are listed under the section of the AUD Undergraduate Catalog entitled “Center for English Proficiency Program” (pp. 169-171):
- IELP 096 Basic Intensive English
- IELP 097 Low Intermediate Intensive English
- IELP 098 High Intermediate Intensive English
- IELP 099 Advanced Intensive English
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Students accepted into the university as degree candidates, but who do not achieve a sufficiently high score on the ACCUPLACER™ or another internationally-recognized exam, are placed in ENGL 100. This is a non-credit course. Placement in ENGL 101 requires passing ENGL 100 and/or placement by International TOEFL and TWE or another internationally-recognized exam. |
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Prerequisite: IELP 099 with a grade of P+/P and placement by ACCUPLACER™, or other internationally-recognized exam | F, S, SI, SII
The last of the five non-credit English courses, ENGL 100 prepares students for university level English classes. It focuses heavily on mastering basic writing skills - creating a thesis statement, providing specific and relevant support, using transitions and other paragraphing conventions and proofreading for accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Students in ENGL 100 may take four other courses concurrently with ENGL 100; however, any student who does not earn a P+/P in the course may not be allowed to take additional courses while he or she repeats ENGL 100. |
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MATH 098 | DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS I
Prerequisite: placement by ACCUPLACER™ | F, S, SI, SII
The first of two courses to provide skills presupposed by college level mathematics. Topics include a review of arithmetic and elementary geometry and algebra.
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MATH 099 | DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS II
Prerequisite: placement by ACCUPLACER™ or a grade of P+/P in MATH 098 | F, S, SI, SII
The second of two courses to provide skills presupposed by college level mathematics. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational and radical expressions, exponents, solutions of linear equations and systems of equations, quadratic equations, graphing and applications.
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University-level competency in English is instrumental in student success at AUD. Where ENGL101/102 are indicated as specific pre-requisites to a course, the prerequisites will be rigorously enforced. Furthermore, even if not stated as a prerequisite, students are advised not to register for a 300 or 400 level course without completing ENGL102. It is likewise advisable that students complete ENGL 101 prior to registering for 200 level courses unless it is recommended that the course be taken concurrently with ENGL101. The completion of ENGL101/102, required by all academic programs, will help students complete program-specific course work successfully. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions. |
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AUD recognizes the challenge of attending a university for the first time and supports the success of all new undergraduate students through a first year experience program. The program includes a comprehensive campus Orientation, workshops, and a course on university success. The UNIV 100 (The University Experience) course helps to maximize a student’s ability to benefit from higher education and to ease his or her transition into the university environment.
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UNIV 100
To be successful at The American University in Dubai, students need to understand and adapt to the standards, approaches and expectations of the American university system. Because these may differ significantly from the standards, approaches and expectations that incoming students have experienced in previous educational institutions, it is important for AUD to facilitate the socialization process. Therefore, all students entering The American University in Dubai* are required to take UNIV 100 (The University Experience). In this course, first year students are introduced to the structure, norms and expectations which underpin American education and which guide the university’s assessment of student performance. These aspects of American education give priority to critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, goal-directed behavior, personal initiative, ethics and cultural tolerance. In essence, UNIV 100 enables students to adopt the posture of “student-as-a-professional” and to reach their full potential during their tenure at AUD and beyond.
Students who delay UNIV 100 will not be exempted from this requirement.
* Except those who have completed five courses (semester basis) and three courses (quarter basis) at a recognized college or university.
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All candidates for an AUD degree are required to complete successfully ENGL 101 (Composition and Rhetoric), ENGL 102 (Advanced Composition and Research), COMP 101 (Introduction to Computers); and depending on their Major and placement test results, MATH 111 (Mathematics for the Arts) or MATH 160 (Mathematics with Business Applications) within their first 45 credits earned. If applicable, ENGL 100 (Developmental English), MATH 098 (Developmental Mathematics I), and MATH 099 (Developmental Mathematics II) must also be successfully completed within this time period.
Students are required to complete successfully ENGL 103 (Introduction to Literature) within their first 60 credits earned. (Math requirements for Engineering and Architecture students vary, and students should consult their advisors for Years I and II sequencing.)
All eligible first year students must take UNIV 100 (The University Experience) within their first 30 credits earned.
Failure to comply with this Policy may result in dismissal from the university. |
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