APPLIED ARTS DIVISION
School of Liberal Arts
Fall Semester, 2014
COURSE OUTLINE
ENGL 090Z
BRIDGING ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY
60 HOURS
3 CREDITS
PREPARED BY:
DATE: ____________________
Laurie Prange-Martin, Instructor
APPROVED BY:
DATE: JULY 2014
Dr. Andrew Richardson, Dean
YUKON COLLEGE
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Course Outline prepared by Laurie Prange-Martin, July 2014.
Yukon College
P.O. Box 2799
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 5K4
APPLIED ARTS DIVISION
Bridging English for University
3 Credit Course
Fall Semester, 2014
BRIDGING ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY
INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Prange-Martin, MLIS, MEd
OFFICE HOURS: TBD
OFFICE LOCATION: A2105
CLASSROOM: A2605
E-MAIL: lprange-martin@yukoncollege.yk.ca
TIME: 4:00-6:15pm
TELEPHONE: 456-8658
DATES: Mon/Wed
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a 60-hour “bridge” intended for students who need to improve their writing
and critical thinking skills before entering university-level English or other College
programs. Students will practice writing for a variety of academic and practical purposes:
grammar review, essays, research, critical reading, online postings, midterm, and final
exam.
PREREQUISITES
Suitable scores on the writing assessment or Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test, or
minimum grade of B- in ENGL 050 or minimum grade of 55% in English 12.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of your own writing and develop a personal
writing style and voice
• Write for a variety of purposes and audiences
• Apply different writing criteria and skills for various college writing assignments
• Select topics, develop thesis statements, and organize ideas
• Draft, revise, and edit essays for clarity and coherence
• Use appropriate grammar and vocabulary necessary for college level essays
• Analyze and evaluate reading and writing samples
• Select a research topic, locate appropriate sources, create a reference list, analyze
academic articles, and apply APA documentation style
• Discuss ideas in a group setting and speak confidently in class. Listen open to
peer or guest speakers
• Think critically
DELIVERY METHODS
This course is offered online through the Yukon College’s Learning Management System
(LMS). The LMS offers the opportunity to build an interactive and dynamic online
learning community in which students engage with online content, course texts, other
students, and the instructor. The course is delivered in person and through Adobe
Connect.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
It is mandatory that students have a computer with a reliable Internet connection and
access to the English 090 course website (on MyYC). For students in the communities, it
is assumed that students will participate through connecting by Adobe Connect using a
Community Campus computer with a mandatory videocamera and a mandatory
headset/microphone. Please contact the instructor, the Teaching and Learning Centre,
and your local community campus for assistance.
ATTENDANCE
Consistent attendance is necessary in order to write weekly quizzes, participate in weekly
discussions, and to adequately prepare for major assignments.
LATE POLICY
Students are allowed one “negotiated late” during the semester (does not apply to the
research assignment). Such requests must be made in advance of the due date.
Assignments are due by 4:30pm of the due date. Late papers will receive a penalty of
half a letter grade. Assignments will be accepted up to two weeks after the due date.
After that, the student will receive a mark of zero.
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
In all areas of the college environment, students are responsible for showing respect for
others. Swearing, or language that is discriminatory or derogatory in relation to race, sex,
ethnic background, religious beliefs, age, and physical condition is not appropriate.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
In order to be successful in classes and minimize distractions for others, cell phones,
iPods, and other electronic devices must be turned off while students are in class. In an
emergency situation, the instructor may give a student permission to use a cell phone or
pager.
EVALUATION
Assignment/Exam
Area of Knowledge
Mark Value
Essays
Writing Skills
25%
Research Assignment
Research Skills
25%
Reading Responses
Critical Thinking Skills
10%
Class Discussion & In-Class
Assignments
Critical Thinking Skills &
Writing Skills
10%
Midterm Test
Grammar
10%
Final Exam
all areas of knowledge
20%
TOTAL
100%
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS
Norton, S. & Green, B. (2010). Essay essentials with readings, 5th edition. Toronto,
ON: Nelson.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Plagiarism occurs when students present
the words of someone else as their own. Plagiarism can be the deliberate use of a
whole piece of another person’s writing, but more frequently it occurs when students
fail to acknowledge and document sources from which they have taken material.
Whenever the words, research or ideas of others are directly quoted or paraphrased,
they must be documented according to an accepted manuscript style (e.g., APA,
CSE, MLA, etc.). Resubmitting a paper which has previously received credit is also
considered plagiarism. Students who plagiarize material for assignments will receive
a mark of zero (F) on the assignment and may fail the course. Plagiarism may also
result in dismissal from a program of study or the College.
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION
Reasonable accommodations are available for students requiring an academic
accommodation to fully participate in this class. These accommodations are
available for students with a documented disability, chronic condition or any other
grounds specified in section 8.0 of the Yukon College Academic Regulations
(available on the Yukon College website). It is the student’s responsibility to seek
these accommodations. If a student requires an academic accommodation, he/she
should contact the Learning Assistance Centre (LAC) at (867) 668-8785 or
lassist@yukoncollege.yk.ca.
WRITING CENTRE
All students are encouraged to make the Writing Centre a regular part of the writing
process for coursework. Located in C2231 (adjacent the College Library), the Writing
Centre offers half-hour writing coaching sessions to students of all writing abilities.
Coaching sessions are available in person and through distance technologies (e.g., email
plus Skype or phone). For further information or to book an appointment, visit the
Centre's website: www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/student_info/pages/writing_centre.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR COURSE DESCRIPTION
This bridging course is intended for students who need to improve their academic
writing skills before they enroll in university-level English courses.