ENGLISH 101: An Introduction to Academic Discourse
TERM 131
101 Rules & Regulations fall 2013
Grade Analysis
Reading (RQ 1-4)
Vocabulary &
Remedial Work (VG 1-2)
Writing Task 1 (WT1)
Writing Task 2 (WT2)
Midterm examination
Writing Task 3 (WT3)
Writing Task 4 (WT4)
Oral presentation
Final examination
15%
10%
5%
10%
15%
10%
10%
5%
20%
In-class reading quizzes. Use of a theme is optional in English 101.
Quizzes based on the Academic Word List and EViU, which
may also contain a grammar/sentence structure element.
Definition (x3 or x4 one-paragraph extended definitions)
Causal Analysis (reasons, causes, effects, problems and solutions)
Multiple-choice examination testing reading, vocabulary, grammar
Comparison (similarities and differences)
Argument (adopting a position and defending it)
Speaking skills and short, non-PPT presentations
Multiple-choice examination testing reading, vocabulary, grammar
Grade Standards
A+: 93–100%
B+: 85–89%
C+: 75 –79%
D+ 65–69%
A: 90–92%
B: 80–84%
C: 70–74%
D: 60–64%
F: 40–59%
NOTE:
Students who have final grades of 59, 69, 79, or 89 may have their grades raised to the next level if they meet the
minimum requirements of 4 or fewer unexcused absences, if they have completed all major assignments on time, and if
they have achieved an appropriate level of performance.
Unexcused Absence Policy
0–4
5
6
7
8
9
10
unexcused absences
unexcused absences
unexcused absences
unexcused absences
unexcused absences
unexcused absences
unexcused absences
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15
ABSENCES (TOTAL)
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no deduction from the final grade
-1% deduction
-2% deduction
-3% deduction
-4% deduction
-5% deduction
DN
DN (if 10 or more unexcused absences)
Missed Work
If you have an official excuse from the Department of Student Affairs, you will either be allowed to make up any
graded class work that contributes to your final grade or be given an average for the missed work. The teacher will
decide. Your official excuse must be the original (blue) document and it must be presented within one week of
returning to class. According to ELD policy, if your excuse for missing a class is personal, your teacher is not
permitted to excuse you.
It is your responsibility to find out about any exam announcements that were made in the class you missed and any
homework assignments that you should have ready for the next class. Visit your teacher’s Blackboard page every
day and pay particular attention to the calendar and announcements.
Materials
Blackboard will be the main medium for the transmission of course documents and materials so you should be able
to navigate through its pages competently. Teachers may also ask you to complete work in two textbooks: Academic
Writing by Bailey and English Vocabulary in Use by McCarthy & O’Dell. Students are expected to come to class on
time and properly prepared with a pen or pencil, writing paper, dictionary, stapler and any documents or sheets
required by the teacher for a particular class. Mobile phones should be switched off on entering the classroom.
Finally, it is vital to maintain the academic integrity of your work. Always do your own work. Any instances of
misbehaviour will incur severe penalties.