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Course Name: College Reading and Writing Skills: Enhanced (CORE 100)

Academic Period: 2021 - 2022

Faculty:


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Associate Dean:
John Stilla
john.stilla@humber.ca

Schedule Type Code:

Land Acknowledgement

Humber College is located within the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit. Known as Adoobiigok [A-doe-bee-goke], the “Place of the Alders” in Michi Saagiig [Mi-Chee Saw-Geeg] language, the region is uniquely situated along Humber River Watershed, which historically provided an integral connection for Anishinaabe [Ah-nish-nah-bay], Haudenosaunee [Hoeden-no-shownee], and Wendat [Wine-Dot] peoples between the Ontario Lakeshore and the Lake Simcoe/Georgian Bay regions. Now home to people of numerous nations, Adoobiigok continues to provide a vital source of interconnection for all.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber (Humber) are leaders in providing a learning, working and living environment that recognizes and values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its programs and services. Humber commits to reflect the diversity of the communities the College serves. Students, faculty, support and administrative staff feel a sense of belonging and have opportunities to be their authentic selves.

Faculty or Department Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Course Name: College Reading and Writing Skills: Enhanced (CORE 100)
Pre-Requisites none
Co-Requisites none
Pre-Requisites for none
Equates College Reading and Writing Skills: ESOL (ESOL 100)
Technical Reading and Writing Skills: ESOL (ESOL 120)
College Reading and Writing Skills (WRIT 100)
College Reading and Writing Skills: Broadcast Radio (WRIT 103)
College Reading and Writing Skills: FMTV (WRIT 104)
College Reading and Writing Skills: BRTV (WRIT 105)
Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis Skills: Law Clerk and Paralegal (WRIT 106)
English 1 for Skilled Trade Professionals (WRIT 108)
Technical Reading and Writing Skills (WRIT 120)
Writing Skills for Nursing Professions (WRIT 121)
Restrictions none
Credit Value 3
Total Course Hours 56
Developed By: Prepared By: Approved by:
Jennifer Winfield John Stilla

Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs) in this course.

The HLOs are a cross-institutional learning outcomes strategy aimed at equipping Humber graduates with the employability skills, mindsets, and values they need to succeed in the future of work. To explore all the HLOs, please consult the Humber Learning Outcomes framework.

    Course Description

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    Course Rationale

    Although subject matter and format may change from one program to another, the critical reading, thinking, and writing skills acquired in this course are indispensable for effective academic work at the post-secondary level as well as communications in professional settings. This course provides enhanced support for learners in recognition of their academic goals. As such, it incorporates extra class hours, reduced class sizes, and increased support for learner development. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for the 200-level English course required by their program. This course will contribute to the learner's growth as (1) A thoughtful communicator who engages with a variety of audiences using the genre, content, language, tone, and medium appropriate to the communication context; (2) An ethical researcher who analyzes problems within a workplace or community and proposes sustainable solutions that consider a variety of perspectives; (3) A critical reader who uses context-appropriate strategies for interpreting and synthesizing information; (4) A reflective writer who develops purposeful content and revises for clarity, accuracy, organization, and formatting; and (5) An engaged citizen and professional who can articulate how their communication skills bring value and integrity to their communities and workplaces.

    Course Learning Method(s)

      Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

      Learning Outcome Learning Objectives Summative Assessments Formative Assessments
      Read a variety of texts actively to paraphrase and summarize accurately.
      • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
      • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
        Identify strategies used by authors to persuade their audiences.
        • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
        • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
          Evaluate a variety of texts for reliability and effectiveness.
          • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
          • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
            Develop and apply a process for writing well-structured texts that employ tone and language appropriate to their context and audience.
            • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
            • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
              Demonstrate digital fluency by locating and assessing online information and using conventional citation practices.
              • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
              • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)

                Assessment Weighting

                Assessment Weight
                Instructor-Created Assessments
                    Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.) 80%
                    Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.) 20%
                Total 100%

                Modules of Study

                Module Course Learning Outcomes Resources Assessments
                Strategies for Effective Reading
                • Read a variety of texts actively to paraphrase and summarize accurately.
                • Identify strategies used by authors to persuade their audiences.
                • Evaluate a variety of texts for reliability and effectiveness.
                • Demonstrate digital fluency by locating and assessing online information and using conventional citation practices.

                Instructor-provided resources
                • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
                • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
                Paraphrasing and Summarizing
                • Read a variety of texts actively to paraphrase and summarize accurately.

                Instructor-provided resources
                • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
                • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
                Critical Analysis
                • Identify strategies used by authors to persuade their audiences.
                • Evaluate a variety of texts for reliability and effectiveness.
                • Develop and apply a process for writing well-structured texts that employ tone and language appropriate to their context and audience.

                Instructor-provided resources
                • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
                • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
                Writing Process
                • Read a variety of texts actively to paraphrase and summarize accurately.
                • Evaluate a variety of texts for reliability and effectiveness.
                • Develop and apply a process for writing well-structured texts that employ tone and language appropriate to their context and audience.
                • Demonstrate digital fluency by locating and assessing online information and using conventional citation practices.

                Instructor-provided resources
                • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
                • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
                Academic Integrity
                • Demonstrate digital fluency by locating and assessing online information and using conventional citation practices.

                Instructor-provided resources
                • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
                • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)
                Self-Regulated Learning Skills
                • Read a variety of texts actively to paraphrase and summarize accurately.
                • Identify strategies used by authors to persuade their audiences.
                • Evaluate a variety of texts for reliability and effectiveness.
                • Develop and apply a process for writing well-structured texts that employ tone and language appropriate to their context and audience.

                Instructor-provided resources
                • Reading and Writing Assignments (These assignments must include at least one assignment which incorporates summarizing and paraphrasing skills, at least one assignment which incorporates revision, and at least one assignment which incorporates reflection. The professor may also include a variety of minor writing assignments, such as grammar/mechanics quizzes, journals, blogs, reflections, peer-review, timed writing, pre-writing, wikis, and online and in-class activities to practise the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and critical analysis. The principles of documentation will be reinforced through the writing assignments.)
                • Major Assignment (The Major Assignment may include smaller scaffolded assignments leading to the final product.)

                Required Resources

                Title ISBN

                This course is supported by a Blackboard site. You should access this site every day as this site contains a copy of this course outline and the professor’s week-by-week syllabus. The professor will also inform you if other materials will be posted to the class Blackboard site and what those materials will be.

                Supplemental Resources

                Title ISBN

                The Library

                Located on the fourth floor of the Learning Resource Commons at the North Campus and in B202 at the Lakeshore Campus, the library houses books, journals, and audio-visual materials, and provides access to online resources, such as e-books, journals and articles. The librarians are able to help you find research and archived materials and assist you with inter-library loans, booking study spaces, and checking out materials. Visit the library online at https://library.humber.ca/

                The Writing Centre

                The staff in the Writing Centre can suggest ways for you to improve your writing. You can visit the Writing Centre website for hours of operation and to book an appointment with a writing tutor: https://liberalarts.humber.ca/current-students/resources/learning-resources/writing-centre.html

                Resource(s):

                Course material costs can be found through the Humber Bookstore.

                Essential Skills

                Section Skills Measurement Details
                Communication
                • Reading
                • Writing
                • Visual Literacy
                		 Teach and measure
                • See learning outcomes.
                • See assessments.
                Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
                • Analysing
                • Evaluating
                • Decision-Making
                • Creative and Innovative Thinking
                		 Teach and measure
                • See learning outcomes.
                • See assessments.
                Information Management
                • Gathering and managing information
                • Selecting and using appropriate tools and technology for a task or project
                • Computer literacy
                • Internet skills
                		 Teach and measure
                • See learning outcomes.
                • See assessments.
                Personal Skills
                • Managing self
                • Managing change and being flexible and adaptable
                • Engaging in reflective practice
                • Demonstrating personal responsibility
                		 Teach and measure
                • See learning outcomes.
                • See assessments.

                Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

                Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process whereby candidates may obtain credits for prior learning. Prior learning includes the knowledge competencies and skills acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside of post-secondary education. Candidates may have their prior learning evaluated against the course learning outcomes as defined in the course outline.

                To find out if this course is eligible for PLAR, and how this learning would be assessed, please contact the Program Coordinator for more details.

                Academic Regulations

                It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the College Academic Regulations. The Academic Regulations apply to all applicants to Humber and all current students enrolled in any program or course offered by Humber, in any location. Information about academic appeals is found in the Academic Regulations.  

                Anti-Discrimination Statement

                At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct.

                Accessible Learning Services

                Humber strives to create a welcoming environment for all students where equity, diversity and inclusion are paramount. Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating academic accommodations and services.  Staff in Accessible Learning Services are available by appointment to assess specific needs, provide referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. If you require academic accommodations, contact:

                Accessible Learning Services

                North Campus: (416) 675-6622 X5090

                Lakeshore Campus: (416) 675-6622 X3331 

                Academic Integrity

                Academic integrity is essentially honesty in all academic endeavors. Academic integrity requires that students avoid all forms of academic misconduct or dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating on tests or exams or any misrepresentation of academic accomplishment.

                Disclaimer

                While every effort is made by the professor/faculty to cover all material listed in the outline, the order, content, and/or evaluation may change in the event of special circumstances (e.g. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment problems or changes, etc.). In any such case, students will be given appropriate notification in writing, with approval from the Senior Dean (or designate) of the Faculty.

                Given the circumstances due to COVID-19, Humber reserves the right to alter the mode of delivery and examinations/assessments in this course.

                Copyright

                Copyright is the exclusive legal right given to a creator to reproduce, publish, sell or distribute his/her work. All members of the Humber community are required to comply with Canadian copyright law which governs the reproduction, use and distribution of copyrighted materials. This means that the copying, use and distribution of copyright- protected materials, regardless of format, is subject to certain limits and restrictions. For example, photocopying or scanning an entire textbook is not allowed, nor is distributing a scanned book.

                See the Humber Libraries website for additional information regarding copyright and for details on allowable limits.

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