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Acknowledgement of Traditional Lands

Centennial is proud to be a part of a rich history of education in this province and in this city. We acknowledge that we are on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy and the legacy of all First Peoples of Canada, as we strengthen ties with the communities we serve and build the future through learning and through our graduates. Today the traditional meeting place of Toronto is still home to many Indigenous People from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in the communities that have grown in the treaty lands of the Mississaugas. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and accept our responsibility to honor all our relations.

Course Description

The course introduces the standards of college-level English. It enables the student to develop skills in grammar, sentence variety, paragraph development, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. These are language skills which are essential to success in college programs and professional life. Understanding cultural references related to studying, working and living in a Canadian context will be embedded throughout the course. COMM 161 is designed for second language learners and is taught by a T.E.S.L. (Teacher of English as a Second Language) trained professor.

Program Outcomes

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Course Learning Outcomes

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

1.   analyze readings for main and subordinate ideas, organization, purpose, audience, tone, and style;

2.   develop reading skills to distinguish fact from opinion and infer meaning;

3.   respond to questions on the readings using an introductory statement, complete sentences and paraphrasing;

4.   apply critical thinking skills to compose well-written academic paragraphs for a specific purpose and audience in response to a reading, while acknowledging the source;

5.   compose a preliminary essay in response to a specified reading;

6.   apply editing and proofreading skills to revise written assignments for sentence variety and proper grammar and mechanics.

7.   apply speaking skills to deliver an oral presentation for a specified audience

8.   incorporate paraphrased content from a reading into one’s own writing while acknowledging the source appropriately;

Essential Employability Skills (EES)

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:

1.    Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the

purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

11.  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

*There are 11 Essential Employability Skills outcomes as per the Ministry Program Standard. Of these 11 outcomes, the following will be assessed in this course.

Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:

1.   Identify one's roles and responsibilities as a global citizen in personal and professional life.

*There are 6 institutional Global Citizenship & Equity outcomes. Of these 6 outcomes,the following will be assessed in this course.

Text and other Instructional/Learning Materials

Text Book(s):

Lipschutz, G., Scarry, S., & Scarry, J. (2021). The Canadian writer's workplace (9th Ed.). Toronto: Nelson Education.

ISBN-13: 978-0176831004

Online Resource(s):

MindTap Online Learning Solution ISBN-13: 9780176887865

Evaluation Scheme

➮ Introduce Yourself Video Assignment: This is a speaking assignment. Students will produce a one- minute video to introduce themselves to their professor. In their video, they will provide general personal information about themselves and their education goals.

➮ Writing Test #1: Students will write an extended paragraph in response reading.

➮ Reading Tests: Two reading tests will assess students' ability to clearly and effectively respond to

reading comprehension and analysis questions. Students may be tested on one or more readings as determined by the professor.

➮ Writing Test #2: Students will write a preliminary essay using appropriate structure, support, style, coherence and grammar in response to a reading.

➮ Oral Presentation: The Oral Presentation Assignment is the culminating task on culture. For this

assignment, students' speaking skills and knowledge of culture will be assessed whereby students will analyze and present their personal culture to the class.

➮ Final Test: Students will write a preliminary essay using appropriate structure, support, style, coherence and grammar in response to a sight reading.

➮ Grammar and Skills Building Assignment: Understanding and applying proper grammar and writing mechanics is an essential component of the course. The Grammar and Skills Building Assignment assesses students' knowedge of grammar and sentence structure by way of a quiz or reading/writing assignment as determined by the professor.

If students are unable to write a test they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unforeseen family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students may be able to write a make-up test.

All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin® . Students who do not wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class, communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.

When writing tests, students must be able to produce official Centennial College photo identification or they may be refused the right to take the test or test results will be void.

Tests or assignments conducted remotely may require the use of online proctoring technology where the student’s identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually through remote access to the student's computer and web camera. Students must communicate in writing to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date if they require an alternate assessment format to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.