# ENGL 203 — Academic English (AUB) > ENGL 203 Academic English at American University of Beirut. 4.1/5 from 47 ratings · 25 student reviews · 5 shared files. Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/588 Retrieved: 2026-09-17 ## Facts - Course code: ENGL 203 - Title: Academic English - University: American University of Beirut (AUB) - Subject: English - Department: English - Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Credits: 3 - Counts toward General Education: Understanding Communication - Professors on record (56): Abir Ward, Akram Khoury, Amany al Sayyed, Amany Al-Sayyed, Anita Moutchoyan, Bruce Bartlett, Dorota Fleszar, Emily Yuko Cousins, Emma Moghabghab, Emma Moughabghab, Emma Moughabgheb, Gacia Danaoghlian, Ghada Awada, Halle Michelle Neiderman, Hanan Sbaiti, Hassan Zreik, Heba Hodeib, Hiba Morcos, Hoda Hodeib, Jasmina Najjar, Jasmine Najjar, Jessy Bissal, Juheina Fakhreddine, Lana Zantout and 32 more ## Catalogue description English 203 is a sophomore level academic writing course designed specifically for the AUB student who will think, read, and write critically about contemporary themes and texts provided in its custom reader, Pages Apart, edited by AUB Instructors for the Anglophone Middle Eastern student. Throughout the semester, students explore the various stages of the writing process, learn how to invent and develop ideas, write multiple drafts, review peers' essays, and evaluate and reflect on their own writing, which should demonstrate the use of key rhetorical devices and rich content that are inherent in effective writing. ## Quick answers ### What is ENGL 203 at AUB? ENGL 203 Academic English is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. English 203 is a sophomore level academic writing course designed specifically for the AUB student who will think, read, and write critically about contemporary themes and texts provided in its custom reader, Pages Apart, edited by AUB Instructors for the Anglophone Middle Eastern student. ### How many credits is ENGL 203? ENGL 203 Academic English is worth 3 credits at AUB. ### Is ENGL 203 hard? Students rate ENGL 203 4.1 out of 5 overall, from 47 ratings. ### Who teaches ENGL 203 at AUB? Studiety has 56 professors on record for ENGL 203: Abir Ward, Akram Khoury, Amany al Sayyed, Amany Al-Sayyed, Anita Moutchoyan, Bruce Bartlett, Dorota Fleszar, Emily Yuko Cousins and 48 more. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now. ### Are there past papers for ENGL 203? Yes — 5 files for ENGL 203 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account. ## Student ratings - Overall: 4.1/5 from 47 ratings ## What to expect - Has Quiz 1 - Has Quiz 2 - Has Attendance - Has Project - Has Graded Homeworks - Has Participation - Original Book Necessary ## Shared course material 5 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up. - Syllabi: 5 (most recent from 2018) ## Student reviews 25 of 122 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line. - **2/5 · 2022-11** — ENGL 203 generally has a heavier workload than ENGL 204, though it depends on how the professor distributes assignments. - **4/5 · 2023-08** — Tarek Samko is a fair grader for ENGL 203, as long as students put in the effort. - **5/5 · 2023-08** — A student who took ENGL 203 with Souha Riman says she is amazing and highly recommends her. - **5/5 · 2023-01** — Souha Riman is the most enthusiastically recommended professor for ENGL 203, named repeatedly by students asked who to take. - **5/5 · 2022-11** — Souha Riman's ENGL 203 was amazing; keeping up with the work leads to an easy A. - **2/5 · 2022-04** — One student advised against taking ENGL 203 with Sarah Elcheikhali. - **5/5 · 2022-04** — Sarah Elcheikhali's ENGL 203 classes are smooth and fun; she explains everything thoroughly, the workload isn't heavy, and her grading is generous — one student got an A+. - **5/5 · 2023-08** — Ryan Johnson is considered the best instructor at AUB for ENGL 203; students enjoy his topics and discussions, and while the workload is heavy, the grading is fair and effort is rewarded. - **5/5 · 2023-08** — Ryan Johnson is considered the best instructor at AUB for ENGL 203; students enjoy his topics and discussions, and while the workload is heavy, the grading is fair and effort is rewarded. - **5/5 · 2023-08** — Ryan Johnson is considered the best AUB instructor for ENGL 203; his classes are engaging and fun, and while there is workload, the grading is fair and students who put in effort get the grade they earn. - **2/5 · 2022-11** — Rola Ayoubi is not recommended for ENGL 203. - **4/5 · 2022-08** — Rola Ayoubi is recommended as a good ENGL 203 instructor. - **4/5 · 2023-01** — Rima Iskandarani is recommended as a professor for ENGL 203. - **4/5 · 2022-08** — Rima Iskandarani's ENGL 203 classes are really enjoyable and the workload is fair, though it may feel higher compared to other instructors. - **4/5 · 2023-01** — Rima Deeb is recommended by several students as a professor to take for ENGL 203. - **4/5 · 2022-11** — Reema Deeb is recommended for ENGL 203 for students aiming for an A+. - **5/5 · 2022-06** — Rabab Kodieh is very kind and understanding in ENGL 203 and is flexible with deadlines; students who took her loved the class. - **5/5 · 2022-11** — Nagham is considered the best professor for ENGL 203. - **4/5 · 2022-11** — Maya Sfeir also taught ENGL 203 and was very nice and understanding with deadlines. - **4/5 · 2023-08** — Maya Ezzedine is recommended for ENGL 203 as a professor who gives good, easy grades. - **4/5 · 2023-01** — Marwa Mehio is recommended as a professor for ENGL 203. - **4/5 · 2022-08** — Marwa Mehio is recommended as a good ENGL 203 instructor. - **5/5 · 2022-04** — Marwa Mehio is highly recommended for ENGL 203, described by students as one of the best professors and amazing. - **5/5 · 2022-08** — Lana Zantout is highly recommended for ENGL 203 — students say she's great and to go for it. - **5/5 · 2022-01** — Lana Zantout is highly recommended for ENGL 203; there is workload involved but high grades are attainable, and she is very sweet and considerate. ## See also - [All English courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/english.md) - [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md) --- From Studiety (https://studiety.com/), an independent, student-run course guide. 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