Summer 2017 - FAL X99 D800
Foundations of Academic Literacy (4)
Class Number: 5101
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Marela Dichupa
dichupa@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the kinds of reading and writing students will encounter in lower-division courses across the university disciplines. Important aspects of the writing process are discussed and illustrated in class, and students receive individual feedback on their academic writing. Students who wish to use the course to meet the language proficiency prereq of a writing-intensive course must obtain a C or better. Enrolment priority is given to undergraduate students who have not yet met the language proficiency prere of a writing-intensive course. Students who receive less than a C grade on their first attempt at the course may re-enroll. No student may attempt the course more than twice. Units from this course do not count toward the units required for an SFU degree; however, the course grade is included in calculation of the student's cumulative GPA.
COURSE DETAILS:
The course aims to provide students with a variety of opportunities to practise, develop, improve, and apply in context, different forms of academic literacy (reading, writing, and oral communication).
The course is designed around the 4 units of study set out in the syllabus. A variety of presentation methods will be used, including free writing activities. The aim of these activities is to give you an opportunity to gain confidence and learn through writing, without the pressure of having the written work assessed. When your instructor reads and marks free writing or other FAL writing activities, the emphasis will be on feedback that will help you to develop your academic literacy skills.
FAL X99 is for “additive credit.” This means that you take the course in addition to the normal 120 credits needed to graduate from SFU. The grade that you get for FAL X99 counts toward your overall GPA/CGPA.
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Grade | A+ | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D | F |
Definition | Excellent | Good | Satisfactory | Marginal | Fail | ||||||
Numerical Equivalent | 4.33 | 4.00 | 3.67 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 2.33 | 2.00 | 1.67 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Grading
- Assessed In-class Writing 1: Summary 35%
- Assessed In-class Writing 2: Critique 35%
- Assessed In-Class Writing 3: Essay 20%
- Active Learning (Improvement: Updating and adding research to Assessed In-Class Writing, APA citation style; Engagement: Attendance, punctuality, engagement in class, giving helpful peer feedback, homework completion, quizzes (as applicable)) 10%
NOTES:
REQUIREMENTS:
Failure to attend or participate actively in the peer review process of any given writing assignment will affect your grades.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
ISBN: 9780133980493
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS