Comm 161 (010) Course Outline v5r4z

Course Outline School:

Advancement

Department:

English and ESL

Course Title:

College Communications 1 (ESL)

Course Code:

COMM 161

Course Hours/Credits:

42

Prerequisites:

COMM 141, EAPP 301, EAPP 302, EAPP 303, EAPP 304, ELL 501, ELL 502, ELL 503, ELL 504

Co-requisites:

N/A

Eligible for Prior Learning, Assessment and Recognition:

N/A

Originated by:

Lucy Valentino

Creation Date:

Summer 2005

Revised by:

Michelle Buuck, Kerry Bigelow, and Karen Hill

Revision Date:

Summer 2015

Current Semester:

Fall 2015

Approved by:

Chairperson/Dean

Students are expected to review and understand all areas of the course outline. Retain this course outline for future transfer credit applications. A fee may be charged for additional copies. This course outline is available in alternative formats upon request.

COMM 161

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College Communications 1 (ESL)

Course Description The course introduces the standards of college-level English. It enables the student to develop skills in grammar, sentence variety, paragraph development, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. These are language skills which are essential to success in college programs and professional life. Understanding cultural references related to studying, working and living in a Canadian context will be embedded throughout the course. COMM 161 is designed for second language learners and is taught by a T.E.S.L. (Teacher of English as a Second Language) trained professor.

Program Outcomes N/A

Course Learning Outcomes The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to: 1. analyze readings for main and subordinate ideas, organization, purpose, audience, tone, and style; 2. develop reading skills to distinguish fact from opinion and infer meaning; 3. respond to questions on the readings using an introductory statement, complete sentences and paraphrasing; 4. apply critical thinking skills to compose well-written academic paragraphs for a specific purpose and audience in response to a reading, while acknowledging the source; 5. compose a mini essay in response to a specified reading; and 6. apply editing and proofreading skills to revise written assignments for sentence variety and proper grammar and mechanics.

Essential Employability Skills (EES) The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*: 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. 11. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences. *There are 11 Essential Employability Skills outcomes as per the Ministry Program Standard. Of these 11 outcomes, the following will be assessed in this course.

Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*: 1. Identify one's roles and responsibilities as a global citizen in personal and professional life. *There are 6 institutional Global Citizenship & Equity outcomes. Of these 6 outcomes, the following will be assessed in this course.

Text and other Instructional/Learning Materials Text Book(s): Engkent, L. (2012). Skills set: Strategies for reading and writing in the Canadian classroom (second edition). Toronto: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780195441697

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College Communications 1 (ESL)

College level dictionary recommended

Evaluation Scheme ➮ Reading Writing Test #1: Reading Writing Test #1 is an in-class evaluation in which students will answer questions on 2-3 readings discussed in class and they will write an extended paragraph with reference to one of the readings.This test may be delivered in one or two parts, as determined by the professor. ➮ Midterm : The Midterm is an in-class evaluation in which students will answer questions on 1-2 readings and write one extended paragraph in response to the reading. The readings will be assigned the week before the test. ➮ Revision Assignment: The Revision Assignment requires students to revise their extended paragraph from the Midterm. ➮ Presentations: In the Individual/Group Presentations students will analyze a short essay from the text in of content and style. Students will have the opportunity to submit the presentations online, as determined by the professor. ➮ Reading Writing Test #2: Reading Writing Test #2 is an in-class evaluation in which students will write a mini essay in response to a reading. The reading will be assigned the week before the test. ➮ Final Test: The Final Test is an in-class evaluation in which students will write a mini essay in response to a sight reading. Evaluation Name Reading Writing Test #1 Midterm Revision Assignment Presentations Reading Writing Test #2 Final Test Total

CLO(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 4, 6 1, 2, 6 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

EES GCE Weight/100 Outcome(s) Outcome(s) 1, 11 20 1, 11 20 1, 11 10 1, 11 1 10 1, 11 20 1, 11 20 100%

If students are unable to write a test they should immediately their professor or program Chair for advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unforeseen family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students may be able to write a make-up test. All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class, communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements. When writing tests, students must be able to produce official College photo identification or they may be refused the right to take the test or test results will be void.

Student Accommodation It is College Policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation may include modifications to standard practices. Students with disabilities who require academic accommodations must with the Centre for Students with Disabilities. Students requiring accommodation based on other human rights grounds should talk with their professors as early as possible. Please see the Student Accommodation Policy. THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar)

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Use of Dictionaries •

Any dictionary (hard copy or electronic) may be used in regular class work.

Program or School Policies N/A

Course Policies Students who have missed a test and present documented evidence of their absence upon returning to class are permitted to do an alternate assessment, typically completing the assessment within two weeks of returning to class. Students are strongly advised to the professor before the scheduled test date. Students who do not the professor within 24 hours of the missed class and do not present the documented evidence will receive a mark of zero for the assessment. Make-up assessments will not be given. Assignments are due on their due dates. Students who are unable to submit an out-of-class assignment on the day it is due must inform the professor on or before the due date. A mark of 10% will be deducted for each day past the due date unless an alternate due date has been negotiated. A hard copy of the assignment should be presented to the professor for grading and ; however, an electronic copy may first be submitted as proof that the work has been completed. There will be no make-up assignments.

College Policies Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover academic matters and student conduct. All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and promotes respect and equity. Centennial policies ensure all incidents of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence will be addressed and responded to accordingly. Academic honesty is integral to the learning process and a necessary ingredient of academic integrity. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and impersonation. All of these occur when the work of others is presented by a student as their own and/or without citing sources of information. Breaches of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment/course, suspension or expulsion from the college. For more information on these and other policies, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/aboutcentennial/college-overview/college-policies. Students enrolled in a t or collaborative program are subject to the partner institution's academic policies.

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College Communications 1 (ESL)

PLAR Process This course is eligible for PLAR. This course outline and its associated weekly topical(s) may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior permission of Centennial College.

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Semester: Section Code: Meeting Time & Location:

Fall 2015 010 Mondays, 10:30 - 1:20

Professor Name: Information:

College Communications 1 (ESL)

Mahdi Zanganeh [email protected]

Topical Outline (subject to change): Week 1

Topics Introduction to COMM 161 Pre-course Writing Sample

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Principles of Academic Writing and Reading Skills

Readings/Materials Reading: -Course Outline -Weekly Topical

Instructional Strategies Discuss the purpose and goals of the course Teacher-led instructions, Complete a pre-course writing assessment of individual/partner work reading and writing skills

Exercise: Pre-course Writing Define plagiarism Sample (required but not graded) Reading: "Over Here, Discuss differences in academic and I Rarely Lift a Finger" conversational language in the assigned 303-305 reading

Language skills -sentence writing, verb forms

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Weekly Learning Outcome(s)

Unit 1 Writing Skills 1- Respond to questions on a reading using 18 complete sentences and one’s own words while demonstrating a control of grammar Unit 8 Reading Skills rules 238-243 Define new vocabulary, idioms and colloquial Exercises: expressions in the assigned readings Writing skills: 10-12, 14-17 Identify parts of speech Reading Skills: 305309 Language skills: 62-67 Academic Reading: Identify and discuss the components of Paragraph Structure "Those Mooching, paragraph structure Deadbeat Guests of Developing Summer" 310-312 Recognize and formulate a proper topic Paragraph Writing sentence Skills Unit 4 Paragraph Writing Skills 114-132 Recognize main ideas and ing details Language Skills: - sentence writing Exercises: Distinguish opinion from fact

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Evaluation Name

Evaluation Date

Teacher-led instructions, individual work, group work, class discussions, and exercises

Teacher-led instructions, individual work, group work, class discussions, and exercises

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Topics - sentence writing skills

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Readings/Materials Exercises: Writing skills: 119 -131 Reading skills: 310-316 Language skills: 68-69

Academic Reading: Paragraph Structure "Internet Addiction: Con't New-Age Diagnosis or Symptom of Age old Developing Problem?" 274-276 Paragraph Writing "Technology and the Skills Con't Generational Divide" 284-285 Language Skills: -sentence writing Unit 4 Paragraph skills, using Writing Skills con't coordinating 132-143 conjunctions Exercises: Writing skills: 132-133,135-138 Reading skills: 277-279 Language skills: 82-89 Review: Readings: (2/3 of the following) Paragraph structure "Over Here I Rarely Responding to Lift a Finger"303-305 Content Questions "Those Mooching Deadbeat Guests of Summer"310-312 "Internet Addiction"274-276

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Responding to a Reading

For in-class use: Reading:

Weekly Learning Outcome(s)

College Communications 1 (ESL)

Instructional Strategies

Evaluation Name

Evaluation Date

Distinguish opinion from fact Identify audience and purpose Recognize and correct verb problems in writing Infer and discuss meaning from the assigned Teacher-led reading instructions, individual work, group work, Apply the principles of developing ideas in class discussions, response to readings and acknowledging the exercises author/source Produce a paragraph outline using sample paragraphs Write compound sentences using appropriate coordinating conjunctions

Write answers to questions on readings using Teacher-led review complete sentences, one’s own words and proper grammar -individual work for test to be evaluated Compose a structured and coherent paragraph to a topic sentence in response to a reading, while acknowledging the author/source Apply the skills of editing and proofreading to compose, revise and edit a paragraph

Reading Writing Test #1-20% (reading questions on 2-3 readings studied in class, extended paragraph responding to one reading)

Use critical thinking skills to respond orally to Teacher led mini questions on readings of increasing difficulty lecture

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Topics Oral Presentation Skills Assign Group Presentations Language Skills -sentence writing skills-subordination, adjective clauses, combining sentences, adverb clauses

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Responding to a Reading in Academic Writing

Unit 8 Reading Skills 255-258

Discuss oral presentation skills and group work

Evaluation Name

Evaluation Date

Group work on reading

Exercises: Reading/writing skills: 332-336 Language skills: 89,91,99

Review: Academic Paragraph Writing

Reading:

Use critical thinking skills to write answers to questions on an assigned reading

Responding to Reading Questions

Readings for Midterm from text Compose a well-structured and well- TBA week 7 developed paragraph in response to the reading and with reference to the author/source

Acknowledging the Author and/or Source

Instructional Strategies

Correct fragment and run-on sentence errors Informal group presentations on Practice writing complex and compoundreading response complex sentences in response to reading (practice) questions

Distinguish between using paraphrasing and summarizing in paragraph writing

Language Skills: -sentence writing skills

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“White Tops,Grey Bottoms” 330-332 "Clothing Controversies"336337

Weekly Learning Outcome(s)

For in-class use: Reading: "The Battle of the Bag"291-292

Acknowledging the Author and/or Source

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Readings/Materials

College Communications 1 (ESL)

Teacher led mini lecture

Recognize and apply the usage of attribution Group work on (acknowledging the author) paraphrasing content Unit 8 Reading Skills questions on reading 246-255 Use direct and indirect speech in writing responses to reading questions appropriately Informal group Exercises: presentations on Reading /writing skills: Explain plagiarism and its consequences on reading response 249-50,252 academic success (practice) 292-296 Teacher-led review

Midterm - 20%

-individual work for test to be evaluated

(reading questions on readings from text assigned but not taught week 7, extended paragraph responding to reading)

Apply editing and proofreading strategies to revise a paragraph

Mini Essay Structure Reading: “The Family Identify relationships between paragraph and Teacher-led Meal” 150-151 mini essay formats instructions, individual

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Topics

Readings/Materials

Language Skills -using point form for Sample Essays outlining, editing and 166-170 proofreading skills 1.The definition of success 2.The success of fast food restaurants 3.The benefits of McJobs 4. What McJobs have taught me

Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Identify components of essay structure Recognize and analyze an effective thesis statement

College Communications 1 (ESL)

Instructional Strategies work, group work, class Teacher-led instructions, individual work, group work, class discussions, exercises

Evaluation Name

Evaluation Date

Practice writing thesis statements Discuss academic essay structure of assigned readings

Unit 5 Essay Writing Skills 145-163

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Exercises: Language skills: 206-212 Mini Essay Structure Readings: con’t. Sample Essays 183-205 Essay Writing Skills 1.Three kinds of Language Skills: drivers -sentence variety 2.Tsunamis 101 3.Looking for a job 4.Why we need to pay taxes 5.Technology and children Unit 5 Essay Writing Skills 157-166 Unit 6 Rhetorical Skills 180-205

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Review :

Plan, prepare and deliver /submit an oral presentation

Teacher led minilecture

Group Presentations Due (On-line Distinguish between personal and impersonal Group work --Student option)-10% writing presentations on course content Discuss the different modes of writing Analyze and discuss sample essays for academic structure Practice writing short introductions, body paragraphs and a conclusion Recognize and correct punctuation errors in a variety of sentences

Exercises: Reading/Writing skills:162 Readings: TBA

Compose a mini essay with a short introduction, thesis, body paragraphs and Mini Essay Structure (Reading for test TBA conclusion in response to a reading week 10)

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Teacher led minilecture

Reading Writing Test #2-20%

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Topics

Readings/Materials

Writing introductions with a thesis and conclusions

Weekly Learning Outcome(s)

College Communications 1 (ESL)

Instructional Strategies

Apply the skills of editing and proofreading to revise and edit a mini essay

Language Skills: -editing and proofreading 12

Academic Reading and Writing Skills Language Skills: editing

Readings: Sight reading from week 11 Practice Final Test

Discuss reading and writing in of structure and content

Writing Skills: In-class editing and revision exercise based on Pre-course Writing Sample

Use proper punctuation, including commas, to correct errors in a variety of sentence structures

Evaluation Name (write a mini essay in response to a sight reading, reading is assigned but not taught in week 10)

Evaluation Date

Teacher-led Group activity

Analyze and rewrite student writing samples

Exercises: Language skills: 212-237

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Review sentence structure in paragraph development using examples from precourse writing sample COMM 161 Final Test Compose a mini essay with a short introduction, thesis, body paragraphs and conclusion in response to a reading Apply critical thinking skills to respond to the reading and while acknowledging the author/source

Teacher-led Final Test instructions, individual 20% work, group work, class Teacher-led instructions, individual work, group work, class discussions, exercises

Apply the skills of editing and proofreading to revise the mini essay 14

Proofreading and Editing

Review Final Test

Recognize and apply proper usage of grammar, structure, and individual components of the paragraph structure

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Teacher-led Revision instructions, individual Assignment work, group work, 10% class Teacher-led 10

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Topics

Readings/Materials

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Weekly Learning Outcome(s)

College Communications 1 (ESL)

Instructional Strategies instructions, individual work, group work, class discussions, exercises

Evaluation Name (extended paragraph revision with sentence structure analysis)

Evaluation Date

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