What will you learn? (EFAS)

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In this course, you will:

  • apply active reading strategies to identify relevant information from authentic texts on various academic topics
  • employ active listening strategies to extract relevant details in various spoken texts.
  • demonstrate critical thinking through evaluation, analysis, and synthesis
  • collaborate to develop understanding and enhance comprehension of complex topics
  • reflect on the learning process
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In this course, you will:

  • use organisational patterns common to university writing contexts
  • apply research skills to assess, analyze, synthesize, and incorporate academic sources into text
  • demonstrate full awareness of audience and purpose through written texts
  • edit and revise drafts with specific attention to style, grammar, and punctuation
  • write a modified statement of intent, literature synthesis, and research report.
  • provide, receive, and apply peer feedback
  • utilize a variety of grammar, language, and sentence structure skills
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In this course, you will:

  • adapt messages and communication style for a variety of audiences
  • incorporate the use of academic and subject-specific language into a variety of speaking situations
  • engage in discussions and other unplanned speaking situations
  • deliver presentations of varying lengths using visuals and verbal and non-verbal expression
  • work collaboratively with peers to research, plan, and execute group work
  • reflect on self and peer performance to provide constructive feedback
 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9:30 – 11:30 AM

Enhancing Academic Skills through Integrated Learning

Writing and Research

Enhancing Academic Skills through Integrated Learning

Enhancing Academic Skills through Integrated Learning

Academic Communication

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM          

Lunch break

1:00 – 3:00

Writing and Research

Academic Communication

Academic Communication

Writing and Research

Student Success Workshop

NOTE: the schedule above is provided as a sample and is subject to change.