ELIT200 Critical Reading and Writing
ELIT200 Critical Reading and Writing
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English Language and Literature
Anisa Eminović-Ljevo
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course is designed to endow students with the skills essential to critically approach, analyze, and evaluate an array of realworld and literary texts across different genres, styles, and registers. The course focuses on critically reading and analyzing texts on contemporary issues, such as articifical intelligence, satire, social media, and discrimination, using a plethora of both academic and critical thinking skills such as skimming, scanning, analyzing, summarizing, inferring, inducing, deducing, reasoning, etc. Furthermore, the course aims at building students' written argumentation skills through argumentative essay composition.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
ELIT200 Course Reader
Additional Literature
Blanchard, K. & Root, C. (2004). Ready to Write More, From Paragraph to Essay. 2nd Edition. Longman.Teaching Methods
Lectures
Class discussions
In-class activities
In-class quizzes
And presentations.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course; Introduction to critical thinking and critical reading | Syllabus, Reader |
| 2 | Critical reading: Getting started; Deeper into arguments; Building an argument; Rhetorics: Audience appeal and tone; Logical fallacies | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 3 | Critical reading: Getting started; Deeper into arguments; Building an argument; Rhetorics: Audience appeal and tone; Logical fallacies | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 4 | Artificial intelligence | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 5 | Artificial intelligence; | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 6 | Discrimination; Quiz #1 - Reading (in-class) | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 7 | Discrimination | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9 | Argumentative essay; APA Referencing style; In-class practice | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 10 | Argumentative essay; APA Referencing style; In-class practice | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 11 | Quiz #2 - Argumentative essay (in-class) | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 12 | Social media | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 13 | Social media ; Quiz # 3 - APA Citation/Referencing (in-class) | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 14 | Satire | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
| 15 | Satire | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIT200.1 | Course | Friday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F1.9 | - | - |
| ELIT200.2 | Course | Thursday 12:00 - 14:50 | B F2.4 | - | - |
| ELIT200.3 | Course | Tuesday 15:00 - 17:50 | B F1.9 | - | - |
| ELIT200.4 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F2.5 | - | - |
| ELIT200.5 | Course | Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F1.9 | - | - |
| ELIT200.6 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F1.8 | - | - |
| ELIT200.7 | Course | Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F2.4 | - | - |
| ELIT200.8 | Course | Friday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F2.4 | - | - |
| ELIT200.9 | Course | Monday 15:00 - 17:50 | B F2.4 | - | - |
| ELIT200.10 | Course | Monday 09:00 - 11:50 | A F1.10 | - | - |
| ELIT200.11 | Course | Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F2.5 | - | - |
| ELIT200.12 | Course | Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F2.6 | - | - |
| ELIT200.13 | Course | Friday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F2.5 | - | - |
| ELIT200.14 | Course | Wednesday 12:00 - 14:50 | B F2.4 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | A F3.25 | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | A F3.25 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5
Quizzes
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Attending the lectures
42 hours ⏳ (14 week × 3 h)
Quizzes
30 hours ⏳ (6 week × 5 h)
Home study
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Studying for the midterm exam
24 hours ⏳ (6 week × 4 h)
Studying for the final exam
24 hours ⏳ (6 week × 4 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ELIT200] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ELIT200 | Critical Reading and Writing | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | ELIT100 | It is a prerequisite to | ELIT201, MAN434 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Anisa Eminović-Ljevo | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 10:00-12:00 Wednesday: 10:00-12:00 |
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| aeminovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course is designed to endow students with the skills essential to critically approach, analyze, and evaluate an array of realworld and literary texts across different genres, styles, and registers. The course focuses on critically reading and analyzing texts on contemporary issues, such as articifical intelligence, satire, social media, and discrimination, using a plethora of both academic and critical thinking skills such as skimming, scanning, analyzing, summarizing, inferring, inducing, deducing, reasoning, etc. Furthermore, the course aims at building students' written argumentation skills through argumentative essay composition. | |||||||||
| Textbook | ELIT200 Course Reader | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures, class discussions, in-class activities, in-class quizzes, and presentations. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course; Introduction to critical thinking and critical reading | Syllabus, Reader | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Critical reading: Getting started; Deeper into arguments; Building an argument; Rhetorics: Audience appeal and tone; Logical fallacies | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Critical reading: Getting started; Deeper into arguments; Building an argument; Rhetorics: Audience appeal and tone; Logical fallacies | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Artificial intelligence | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Artificial intelligence; | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Discrimination; Quiz #1 - Reading (in-class) | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Discrimination | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Argumentative essay; APA Referencing style; In-class practice | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Argumentative essay; APA Referencing style; In-class practice | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Quiz #2 - Argumentative essay (in-class) | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Social media | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Social media ; Quiz # 3 - APA Citation/Referencing (in-class) | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Satire | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Satire | ELIT200 Reader + Presentations | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Quizzes | 3 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Midterm exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Attending the lectures | 3 | 14 | 42 | Quizzes | 5 | 6 | 30 | |||
| Home study | 2 | 15 | 30 | Studying for the midterm exam | 4 | 6 | 24 | |||
| Studying for the final exam | 4 | 6 | 24 | 0 | ||||||
| 0 | ||||||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 23/02/2026 | |||||||||