General Foundation
Overview
General Foundation Department is in charge of General Foundation Program. The overall objective of Mazoon College General Foundation Program is to provide students with an excellent command of English language (the medium of instruction at the College), relevant mathematical knowledge, and effective foundation computing and general study skills. In GFP, students are grouped into three levels according to their performance in the placement test. Each one of these three levels are for 14 weeks.
Vision
The GFD aims to be a department of outstanding educational quality.
Mission
The GFD strives to equip students preparing for their undergraduate academic studies with the required English language proficiency, arithmetical knowledge, computing and study skills to successfully pursue tertiary level education.
Core Values (Mazoon College Core Values)
The GFD adheres to and fosters the following values through the activities and the practices of its staff and students:
- Providing an environment which promotes teamwork, cooperation and mutual respect.
- Adopting ethical values such as integrity, accountability, transparency and professionalism
- Communicating information effectively and efficiently to stakeholders.
- Enhancing students’ abilities of critical thinking.
- Promoting innovation, creativity and leadership.
Courses Offered in GFD
| Level | Course Code | Course Name | Contact Hours |
| LEVEL 1 | GFP 101 | Elementary Intensive English | 18 |
| Total
|
18 | ||
| GFP 201 | Pre-intermediate Intensive English | 18 | |
|
LEVEL 2 |
GFP 202 | Basic Mathematics | 03 |
| GFP 203 | Foundation Computing Ⅰ | 03 | |
| Total
|
24 | ||
| GFP 301
|
Intermediate Intensive English | 18 | |
| LEVEL 3 | GFP 302
or GFP 303
|
Pure Mathematics
or Applied Mathematic |
03 |
| GFP 304
|
Foundation Computing Ⅱ | 03 | |
| Total
|
24 |
General Study Skills are embedded and tested all across the syllabi of the above-mentioned courses.
Placement Test Details
| No. | Subjects | Details | |
| 1 | English Language *(Pearson Level Test) | A1 | No Exemption (All English courses have to be studied.) |
| A2 | Exemption from GFP101 (GFP201 and GFP301 have to be studied). | ||
| B1 | Exemption from GFP101 & GFP201 (GFP301 has to be studied.) | ||
| B1+ or above | Exemption from all English Courses | ||
| 2 | Foundation Computing | Passing Section 1 by obtaining 60% | Exemption from GFP203 (GFP304 has to be studied.) |
| Passing Section 2 by obtaining 60% | Exemption from GFP203 & GFP304 | ||
| 3 | Mathematics | Passing Section 1 by obtaining 60% | Exemption from GFP202 (GFP302 or GFP 303 has to be studied). |
| Passing Section 2 by obtaining 60% | Exemption from GFP202 & GFP302 or GFP 303 | ||
*Placing students in their appropriate level is related to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Exemption Criteria from GFP
| No. | Subjects | Exemption Criteria |
| 1 | English | ● IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
● Successful completion of GFP English courses in other universities and colleges |
| 2 | Foundation Computing | ● ICDL or IC3
● Successful completion of Foundation Computing courses in other universities and colleges |
| 3 | Mathematics | ● Successful completion of GFP Mathematics courses in other universities and colleges |
Summary of GFP Assessment Plan
| Description | Percentage |
| Quiz 1 | 15% |
| Mid-term Exam | 20% |
| Quiz 2 | 15% |
| Attendance and Participation | 10% |
| Project (Speaking + Written assignment) | 10% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
