ELL2103X - Academic Skill Development I
Course Description
Refine your academic writing and communication skills in Academic Skill Development I. Learn ethical writing practices, including avoiding plagiarism and citing sources correctly. Explore brainstorming techniques and how to use outlines to organize essays effectively. Master the art of clear and logical structure in academic writing, including cohesive organization, proper use of headings, and smooth transitions. Develop time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines successfully.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
- Promoting andragogical learning strategies for academic learning environments.
- Guiding ethical conduct and academic performance guidelines.
- Developing academic writing and research competencies, including discipline-oriented terminology and subject-specific content, context, and concepts.
- Applying technology-based productivity tools, Web-based learning, and multimedia.
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1 – You Are Your Writing
- Unit 2 – Technology & Communication
- Unit 3 – Mind Mapping
- Unit 4 – Comparing and Contrasting
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify and apply components of a four-paragraph essay.
- Explore ethical writing practices.
- Plan, organize, and write an essay about the benefits and drawbacks of a selected topic.
- Generate ideas about a selected topic.
- Apply phrasal verbs, idioms, and polysemous words to the academic repertoire.
- Apply fundamental American Psychological Association (APA 7th edition) citation style).
Requirements to Enroll
To be eligible to enroll in the ELL2103X: Academic Skill Development I learners must complete the following:
- Enroll in the ELL1900X - Orientation and Assessment AND
- Earn a score of 59 or higher on the Global Scale of English (GSE) AND
- Must pass ELL2102X Academic Foundation II with a grade of 80% or higher
Estimated Time to Completion
30 Hours
Access Time
Students will have access to their course learning modules for up to 1 month or 4 weeks from the date of their enrollment.
Certificate of Completion
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) certificate is awarded after the successful completion of six courses (ELL2101X, ELL2102X, ELL2103X, ELL2104X, ELL2105X, and ELL2106X).
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- English Language Learning Certificate: English for Academic Purposes : Required Courses