Course

Study Skills – Literacy Level

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
English Upgrading
Course Code
ENGU 0140
Credits
1.50
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
10
Method(s) Of Instruction
Tutorial
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

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 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

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.

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.
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

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

Requisites

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

One other ENGU course

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for ENGU 0140
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024