ELL2104X - Academic Skill Development II

Course Description

Hone your argumentative writing skills and critical thinking abilities in this comprehensive course, Academic Skill Development II. Explore foundational concepts and compare various argumentative models, including the Toulmin, Rogerian, and Classic Models. Practice crafting convincing, fact-based arguments and refine your persuasive writing techniques. Develop proficiency in differentiating between facts and debatable statements, and master the iterative writing process to refine your essays. Enhance impromptu speaking skills and delve into language nuances for sophisticated expression. By course end, you'll be equipped to craft compelling arguments in both written and verbal contexts with confidence and precision.

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 – Making an Argument
• Unit 2 – Exploring Argumentative Models
• Unit 3 – From Models to Practice
• Unit 4 – Critical Thinking

Course Learning Outcomes

• Identify the dominant role of the Adversarial Model of argumentation.
• Recognize the benefits of the Rhetorical Model of argumentation as performance.
• Identify the terminology and components of a written or verbal argument.
• Craft and rephrase thesis statements.
• Apply the Toulmin Model, the Rogerian Mode, and the Classic Model as argumentative frameworks.
• Analyze and apply ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade and inspire.
• Draft an argumentative essay.
• Apply mind mapping tools.
• Distinguish opinion from a debatable statement or statement of fact.
• Identify false premises through critical thinking.

Requirements to Enroll

To be eligible to enroll in the ELL2104X: Academic Skill Development II 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 ELL2103X Academic Skill Development I with a grade of 80% or higher

Estimated Time to Completion

25 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