Below is a list of courses I have taught in the past few years

Communication 3325: Technical Communication Skills (Al Akhawayn University)

This course focuses on technical communication practices and the skills necessary to create technical communication products. The course combines and consolidates skills taught in Introduction to Computer Science and Professional Communication. Students will be introduced to the discipline of technical communication and its various fields, including writing for specific audiences, usability studies, issues in digital communication, document design, and ethics in communication. These topics will be combined with practical training in related desktop applications, such as Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesignCS3, Adobe PhotoshopCS3 and DreamweaverCS3. Case studies and samples of multimedia material will be studied and analyzed in class. Syllabus

Critical Thinking and Analysis Skills (Al Akhawayn University)

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the critical thinking process, with a view to improving their own reasoning skills. Students will be introduced to key concepts used in critical thinking, shown how to examine the evidence for a claim, and trained to analyze different types of evidence, including personal experience, appeal to authority, and statistical arguments. In the first part of the course, students will be introduced to the principles of knowledge, reasoning, and evidence and asked to respond in writing to the issues raised in the readings. In the second part, students learn how to work effectively in teams. They select a topic relevant to the course theme and evaluate their own work and the work of their peers. In so doing, they will capitalize on the skills learned in SSK1212, such as choosing and narrowing a topic, locating books and periodical articles pertinent to their research, and integrating sources properly using APA style. Syllabus

Study Skills 1205: Interpersonal Skills and Social Interaction (Al Akhawayn University)

This course introduces students to the basics of human communication (principles of social interaction, perception, listening, self, culture, verbal and nonverbal messages, interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution) and the use of effective communication skills in university life, both in academic and nonacademic contexts. Interactive exercises will be utilized to help students master both the theory and the practice of interpersonal communication skills. Exercises include interpersonal communication skills, self-tests, interactive dyad and group discussions, and critical thinking written assignments. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural influences and variations in communication. Syllabus

Study Skills 1212: Information Literacy Skills (Al Akhawayn University)

In this second stage of the C.A.D. three-course sequence, students will be educated in the foundations of information literacy.  Information Literacy Skills will introduce students to the research and communication skills necessary to succeed at university.  They will learn to locate, retrieve, evaluate, use and present information efficiently and legally. Students will begin to develop critical reading and analytical skills through discussion and reflection on texts related to the new information society as well as through an individualized research project. They will learn and practice the principles of effective academic research, and demonstrate their mastery in a final writing project. Information Literacy Skills will also allow students to practice effective communication in online, classroom and group contexts. Syllabus 

Study Skills1204: Applied Independent Learning Methods (Al Akhawayn University)

SSK1204 is a content based course which aims to complement and enhance the academic skills acquired in previous CAD and LC courses. Students will demonstrate, through individual and team projects, a well developed understanding of study and research skills. Learning, research and study skills are expected to be practiced independently, without a great deal of instructor intervention. It is intended that SSK1204 will provide students the opportunity to research areas or topics which may not be available in other courses. To ensure skills are transferable, all sections of SSK1204 will use an interdisciplinary approach. Syllabus

Study Skills 1201: Skills for Learning and Research (Al Akhawayn University)

Skills for Learning and Research is a foundation course in academic skills development. It introduces the study skills required by students to succeed at university. It presents concepts of critical thinking that students will need throughout their university careers and beyond. It engenders a holistic understanding of the nature of learning, assessment and reasoning that students can apply to their entire course of studies. Students will be asked to read and respond to academic articles, write both extensively and intensively, give academic seminars, and improve their note-taking and vocabulary skills. Students will be trained to take responsibility for their own learning, and develop the ability to use academic resources effectively. Syllabus

Study Skills 1203: Computer Skills for Independent Learning (Al Akhawayn University)

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to use the computer systems of AUI effectively. Students learn how to operate email, word processing, spreadsheet and web browser programs and how to use these programs for their learning. At the end of this course students should have the ability to discuss basic computer hardware and software, use the AUI LAN for academic purposes, upload and download files, use iNotes to send and receive emails and email attachments, use the basic word processing and editing tools in Microsoft Word, use the basic spreadsheet and charting tools in Microsoft Excel, use the basic presentation tools in Microsoft PowerPoint, find, evaluate, retrieve and cite credible academic information from the WWW. Syllabus

Study Skills 1211: Strategic Learning for University Success (Al Akhawayn University)

This course introduces the basic study skills required by students to succeed at university. Students learn about academic expectations at university. They are also trained to take responsibility for their own learning through tasks that require them to reflect on as well as evaluate their current study habits and implement new strategies to improve their learning. In addition, Students learn how to develop the ability to interact effectively with their professors and peers, structure their time and their work, navigate the LAN and use online learning resources. Finally students are taught how to set realistic short and long term goals as well as how to evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies in achieving these goals. Syllabus

Business English (L'École Nationale De Commerce Et De Gestion, Agadir, Morocco)

The course introduces students majoring in business and finance to the skills required to master spoken and written interaction in business settings. It also introduces students to aspects of intercultural communication. Students learn how to conduct phone conversations in English, how to write formal business letters, how to behave in multi-cultural settings, and how to negotiate meaning in cross-cultural encounters. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop a solid sense of intercultural awareness and etiquette, as well as master practical language skills for the modern business world.

English 110: Academic Writing For Beginners (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

The overall goal of this course is to introduce students to the process of and requirements for English academic writing in Western culture. Students will learn how to write coherent argumentative essays, how to cite sources appropriately, and how to carry out library research using Madcat and the World Wide Web. Shorter assignments are followed by a lengthy research paper, in which students learn to define and focus their ideas, find information in campus libraries, and plan, organize, and write a 4 to 5-page research paper. Syllabus

English 110 for Visiting Scholars (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

This course is designed to help visiting scholars at UW-Madison sharpen reading and communication skills essential in an academic settings. The course emphasizes reading strategies and provides significant oral practice with a view to promoting accurate and appropriate language use. Students learn critical reading skills and engage in discussions over the material assigned in class. They are also introduced to oral communication and presentation  skills essential for participation in seminars, conferences, and other academic and professional settings. Syllabus

English 116: Academic Reading and Vocabulary (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

This course provides students with the necessary reading strategies to improve their abilities in reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. The course covers the following areas: reading with increased comprehension and speed, vocabulary expansion, and summary writing.

English 117: Academic Writing I (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

In this course, intermediate students of English in the ESL program are introduced to basic elements of academic writing, such as essay organization, use of topic sentences and transitions. The course em-phasizes improved fluency and accuracy, paragraph structure, summarizing and paraphrasing. Major assignments include two short essays, and a final research project. 

English 118: Academic Writing II (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

The overall goal of English 118 is the refinement of writing skills deemed necessary for successful academic work. Students will learn to analyze and summarize articles, and to write argumentative essays. Shorter papers are followed by a lengthy research paper, in which students learn to define and focus their argument, find information in campus libraries, and plan, organize, and write an 8 to 10-page research paper. Students will also gain experience in the oral presentation and defense of ideas and arguments. Syllabus

English 324: The Structure of English (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

In this course, we discuss the fundamentals of the syntactic structure of English sentences. We begin by exploring our knowledge of the English grammatical system, which is composed of several components, such as phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and so on. However, because a thorough discussion of all these components is beyond the scope of this course, we will concentrate our energies on the analysis of the structure of English sentences. We take as a starting point your intuitions about language, and focus on methods of analysis, rather than on memorization and drills. We will apply our knowledge to texts, studying the syntactic structure of examples of written and oral language, many of which you will provide yourself. I hope to show you that studying grammar can really be interesting, and that it is applicable in a variety of ways in your study of creative writing, English education, English as a second language, and linguistics. By the end of the course, you will have acquired a foundational knowledge of English syntax, or sentence structure. Syllabus

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