Sheridan Course Outlines

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 24.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2018
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): IELTS Academic Preparation Crs
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20180904_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students learn the requirements for the test. They explore different strategies to be used in reading / writing tests and practice the production of written section. Through peer evaluation, controlled exercises, note-taking, group discussions, and essay writing, students prepare to take the IELTS Academic Reading and Writing Test Section.

Program Context

IELTS Academic Preparation Crs	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course of part of the IELTS Academic Preparation program.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to utilize different strategies while reading / writing to use in the IELTS Academic Reading / Writing test sections.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Identify the requirements of the IELTS Academic Reading and Writing Test sections.
Employ a variety of strategies to demonstrate comprehending of academic texts.
Effectively produce written responses to graphs, flowcharts, and tables.
Write a 4 to 5 paragraph essay of approximately 250 words that is clear, coherent, and well-organized.
Apply test-taking strategies to the requirements of the IELTS Academic Reading and Writing Test sections.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Pass / Fail	100.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Students will receive a mark of satisfactory upon completion of this course.

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

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Students looking to prepare for taking IELTS Academic Reading/Writing test
Course Details:

Session 1

Course Overview
Diagnostic test
Learning Plan Creation

Session 2

Review Diagnostic
Reading Strategies #1
Writing #1 Strategies

Session 3

Writing #1 Strategies
Reading Strategies #2

Session 4

Test-Taking Strategies
Reading Test #1
Writing #1 - Test #1

Session 5

Review Reading Test #1
Review Writing #1 - Test #1
Opinion Essay Structure
Learning Plan Update

Session 6

Writing #1 - Test #2
Review Reading Strategies #1 and #2
Writing #2 - Planning Practice
Writing #2 - Test Opinion

Session 7

Review Writing #2 - Test Opinion
Argument Essay Structure

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

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

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

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. 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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