Knowledge
			
- Requirements for academic writing
- Strategies for developing arguments and awareness of logical 
  fallacies
- Techniques for developing emphasis and variety when presenting 
  ideas in writing and speaking
- Use of both primary and secondary sources of information
- Understanding of context in interpretation of arguments

 
            Skills
			
- Integrating ideas from primary and secondary sources into clear,
  organized essays and presentation(s)
- Developing and presenting an effective argument
- Analysing and evaluating arguments from different historical periods
  and genres: e.g. essays, speeches, film
- Self-editing of one's own work

 
            Attitudes
			
- Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to view opposing arguments with flexibility and 
  open-mindedness
- Willingness to become a self-directed learner

Students in the Applied Degree programs will demonstrate their 
learning in the following ways:

Essays:  Rhetorical Analysis #1              15%
         Rhetorical Analysis #2              15%
Exam                                         25%
Major Essay, including proposal, working
bibliography                                 30%
Seminar                                      15%

                                    TOTAL   100%

Students in the Diploma programs will demonstrate their learning in 
the following ways:

In-class essay:  Rhetorical Analysis         15%
Midterm Test                                 15%
Final Exam                                   25%
Essay Plan                                   10%
Essay                                        20%
Seminar                                      10%
Critical Audience Response                    5%
TOTAL                                       100%

ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL:

1.  Students who miss a test for unforeseen circumstances with an
    acceptable, and, where requested, documented explanation can write
    a make-up test with no penalty.  All make-up tests will be written
    at a time and place to be specified by the teacher.  There may be
    time limits concerning the writing of a make-up test.

2.  Late Assignment Penalty:  Students who fail to submit work on
    time, or in a format requested, are subject to the late assignment
    penalty.  The penalty is a 10% per day reduction in the value of
    the student's grade for up to five business days (excludes 
    weekends or holidays).  After that point, the work is worth zero
    percent.  Students who are not able to submit assignments on time
    due to health or medical reasons need to negotiate with the
    professor ahead of time or, if that is not possible, submit 
    documented explanation.

3.  Students are expected to keep a copy of the assignment and/or
    working notes for each assignment until the grade has been 
    received.  The professor may ask for submission of the working 
    notes at any time during the course.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

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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):

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