COURSE OUTLINE

Course Academic Communications (2017-2018)

Code / Version ENGL71000 (101)

Total Hours 42

Credits 3

PreRequisite(s)
CoRequisite(s)

Course Description
This course is intended to develop the communication skills required in academic studies, which will translate into useful writing and
presentation skills in Canada's increasingly intercultural professional and technical domains. Students will practice planning, drafting, and
revising documents. The complex process of researching, creating, and revising arguments will encourage critical thinking, grammatical
writing, and appropriate citation skills. Correct formatting of research papers and effective oral presentation skills will be emphasized.

PLAR Eligible: Yes

Required Resources
Stuart Greene and April Lidinsky. From Inquiry to Academic Writing: A Practical Guide (3rd). Bedford/ St. Martin's.

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to:
1. Analyze texts to distinguish motivation, structure, and cohesiveness of argument.
2. Write organized, unified, and coherent texts using correct grammar, mechanics, diction, and a standard documentation style.
2. Revise written work for audience awareness, organization, grammar, unity, and coherence.
3. Synthesize material from a variety of sources using appropriate citation.
4. Create informative, persuasive, and argumentative texts in which the main points are supported by appropriate evidence.
5. Use current information technology as a tool for effective communication.
6. Deliver effective oral presentations for specific purposes and audiences.

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to:
1.0 Basics of Academic Communications
1.1 Define schema theory and its effects on communication
1.2 Define academic communication and its conventions
1.3 Explain the academic writing process
1.4 Identify audience and purpose for academic texts
2.0 Rhetorical Analysis
2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of rhetoric and academic writing
2.2 Identify rhetorical strategies and patterns in academic texts
2.3 Analyze texts for motivation, structure, and style
2.4 Compose a rhetorical analysis

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Course Academic Communications (2017-2018)
Code / Version ENGL71000 (101)

3.0 Analyzing and Critiquing Information

3.1 Examine documents for efficiency of argument.
3.2 Examine documents for effective use of form and style.
3.3 Critique texts for effective writing and correctness of grammar and style.
3.4 Analyze published articles and respond to the argument/point of view presented.
4.0 Research Methods
4.1 Discuss the research process.
4.2 Define academic integrity.
4.3 Document sources using the appropriate citation format.
4.3.1 Construct texts using paraphrased and quoted source material.
4.3.2 Identify the difference between "new information" and "common knowledge."
4.4 Construct summaries, essays, and reports using sources.
4.5 Synthesize a variety of sources.
5.0 Grammar and Punctuation
5.1 Demonstrate appropriate grammar and punctuation in written work.
5.2 Analyze written work for technical accuracy.
5.3 Edit writing for grammatical correctness.
6.0 Oral Presentations
6.1 Design an effective, academic oral presentation.
6.2 Deliver a presentation to an audience of peers, using computer technology to create degree-standard audio-visual support.
6.3 Demonstrate professional demeanor in presentation.
6.4 Refine presentation skills based on constructive feedback.

Evaluation

The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C).

In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria:

Description Quantity Percentage

1. Research Paper(s) 3 45.00 %

1. In-Class Presentation(s) 1 15.00 %

1. Annotated Bibliographies 1 10.00 %

1. Report(s) 1 30.00 %

100.00 %

Notes

Academic integrity is expected and required of all Conestoga students. It is a student’s responsibility to maintain compliance with
Conestoga’s Academic Integrity Policy at all times.

Conestoga College is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

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Code / Version ENGL71000 (101)

An Instructional Plan will be available at the beginning of the course and will be referred to in conjunction with this course outline.

Throughout this document the method of citation has been referred to as "appropriate citation." In most programs this means APA, but it is
the professor's responsibility to ensure that the citation method being taught is the one preferred by the specific school/program.

Prepared By Dr. Karen Pike

School Language and Communications Studies

Date 2017-06-20 © Conestoga ITAL

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