Sheridan Course Outlines

ACAD61300
ELTJ Writing Workshop

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 24.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): N/A
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: Judith Bond
Version: 1.01
Status: Draft (DRAF)

Section I Notes: Each special focus Enhanced Language Training (ELT) course will have slightly different hours in order to meet the specific student requirements. The overall program will have similar number of hours.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students explore the Canadian standards for writing and document use and the ways in which this type of communication impacts generally and specifically on success. Newcomers to Canada develop writing skills needed for continuous learning, job search, and employment success. They learn the expectations (often unwritten) and acquire the knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their own communication in a variety of written formats with a variety of purpose.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 1.	demonstrate appropriate styles of reference and bibliographic 
format
2.	prepare, edit, proofread and correct a variety of types of 
documents
3.	employ communication techniques that appeal to a specific 
audience 
4.	utilize various types and purposes of business documents
5.	expand written, spoken and reading vocabulary
6.	convey appropriate socio-cultural communication patterns in 
writing
7.	establish a portfolio of writing samples
8.	convey appropriate business and on-line research materials
9.	collaborate effectively with peers in formal and informal 
learning activities
10.	evaluate one¿s own learning throughout the course

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

In-class Activities          60%   


Presentation or  Report      30%

Portfolio                    10%

Total                        100%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
	Numeracy	X	Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
				X

Notes: N/A

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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