Composition 3 is a third-year required course. As this course is part of the Comp/Oral series, its main aim is to give final shape and polish the skills of the students in writing. Students are taught to write academic essays in various rhetorical styles including essays about literature. Students also have to be able to formulate and pursue intellectual and professional goals. The course will help increase the mental flexibility of the students and they are required to write a research paper on an independently researched topic. This course is taught together with Oral Training 3.

1. to enhance, refine and practice intermediate level aural skills (speaking and listening) 2. to help students gain confidence, overcoming shyness when speaking English 3. to express their communicate their ideas communicate effectively and fluently 4. to help students improve attentiveness (listening) 5. to give students immediate feedback for future improvement.

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