Study Skills – Literacy Level

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
Yes
Course Code
ENGU 0140
Descriptive
Study Skills – Literacy Level
Department
English Upgrading
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
1.50
Start Date
End Term
202210
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
10
Contact Hours
2 hours per week
Method(s) Of Instruction
Tutorial
Learning Activities

A variety of teaching methods will be used.  There will be small group instruction, individual assistance and student directed learning where appropriate and possible.  Collaborative learning will be facilitated.

The student will be expected to attend class regularly, to progress, and to work independently as directed

Course Description
This course introduces those study skills which are necessary for successful classroom learning. It is for adults who have spent little time studying. As a beginning level, it covers how to organize and remember, how to use the library and basic reference books, and how to read for information.
Course Content
  1. Organizing for schoolwork – notebooks and scheduling
  2. Study and memory techniques
  3. Listening skills
  4. Using the library
  5. Using reference books
  6. Setting a purpose for reading
  7. Scanning for specific information
Learning Outcomes

The aims of the course are for students to:

  1. learn basic skills necessary to organize materials and time for successful learning;
  2. practice study, memory and listening techniques for successful learning;
  3. acquire a basic understanding of resources and procedures of the library;
  4. learn the uses of basic reference books as study-aids;
  5. acquire and apply a systematic approach to written material for use when studying or seeking information.
Means of Assessment

A mastery model of on-going evaluation will be used.  A student will have completed the course when he/she has shown in exercises and assignments that the course objectives have been achieved.

Progress will be monitored on a regular basis by the instructor in consultation with each student.

Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

Students must supply a three-ring binder, paper, pen and pencil.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

One other ENGU course

Which Prerequisite

ENGU 0240