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Course Description

This course is designed to prepare students for university entrance. The course focuses on the study of literature and non-print media with the writing of longer essays. Students will learn research and documentation methods needed for academic essays.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Express yourself in a clear, grammatically correct, persuasive and audience-appropriate manner
  • Review and master elements of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure
  • Develop strategies for reading difficult material
  • Practice critical thinking skills through questioning (in class activities, discussions, presentations and compositions)
  • Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences
  • Comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual, and multimedia forms, and respond personally, critically, and creatively
  • Manage ideas and information
  • Create a variety of texts to enhance the clarity and artistry of communication
  • Respect, support, and collaborate with others
  • Summarize the main ideas of passages to be incorporated into research essays (summarize, paraphrase, and quote from selected sources)
  • Use MLA documentation for citation and preparation of references in research papers
  • Plan original essays; prepare the topic, thesis, and supporting content
  • Prepare an outline of a proposed essay
  • Plan and gather resources to research a specified topic
  • Identify and utilize writing techniques relating to introductions, transitions, organizational patterns, (exposition, comparison, contrast), and conclusions
  • Non-print media and critical reflection
  • Summarize the plot of a novel
  • Identify aspects of setting, plot, characterization, theme
  • Identify the writer’s point of view and show how it affects the story
  • Analyze how setting, plot, mood and climate influence the development of the plot
  • Select details in order to make references
  • Develop the theme(s) of a selection
  • Read, write about, discuss, and critique a novel
  • Identify musical elements in poetry such as rhyme, rhythm and alliteration
  • Read poetry that makes social commentary

Prerequisites

Successful completion of English 20-1 or equivalent course. Questions about placement?  Call: 403.220.2866 or E-mail: conted@ucalgary.ca  
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Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 06, 2023 to Aug 10, 2023
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
60.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $545.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Indian Horse
Author: Richard Wagamese
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Edition: Canadian First Edition 
ISBN-10: 1553654021
ISBN-13: 978-1553654025

Title: The Broadview Guide to Writing
Author: Babington, Doug; Frost, Cory, LePan, Don; Okun, Maureen; Ruddock, Nora; Weingarten, Karen
Broadview Press
Revised Canadian Seventh Edition
ISBN:9781554815401

Title: The Broadview Introduction to Literature 
Edited by: Chalykoff, Lisa; Gordon, Neta; Lumsden, Paul   
Broadview Press
Concise Edition - Second Edition 
ISBN: 978-1554814756 / 1554814758

Section Notes

Prerequisite: English 20-1 or an equivalent course. Questions? Call: 403.220.2866 or e-mail conted@ucalgary.ca

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.
  • Session times online Tuesday and Thursday's 5:30pm - 8:30PM 

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm transcript deadlines with UCalgary Admissions.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Section Schedule
Sep 09, 2023 to Nov 18, 2023
Type
Online Synchronous/Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 09, 2023 to Nov 18, 2023
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Sep 09, 2023 to Nov 18, 2023
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
60.0
Delivery Options
Online Sync/Async  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $545.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook
Title: Indian Horse
Author: Richard Wagamese
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Edition: Canadian First Edition 
ISBN-10: 1553654021
ISBN-13: 978-1553654025

Title: The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing
Author: Babington, Doug; Frost, Cory, LePan, Don; Okun, Maureen; Ruddock, Nora; Weingarten, Karen
Broadview Press
Revised Canadian Fifth Edition
ISBN: 9781554815425 / 1554815428

Title: The Broadview Introduction to Literature 
Edited by: Chalykoff, Lisa; Gordon, Neta; Lumsden, Paul  
Broadview Press
Concise Edition - Second Edition 
ISBN: 978-1554814756 / 1554814758
Section Notes

Prerequisite: English 20-1 or an equivalent course. Questions? Call: 403.220.2866 or e-mail conted@ucalgary.ca

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.
No Classes:
30 Sep 2023, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
07 Oct 2023, Thanksgiving
11 Nov 2023, Remembrance Day

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm transcript deadlines with UCalgary Admissions.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T, F
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Sep 12, 2023 to Nov 24, 2023
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
60.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $545.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook
Title: Indian Horse
Author: Richard Wagamese
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Edition: Canadian First Edition 
ISBN-10: 1553654021
ISBN-13: 978-1553654025

Title: The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing
Author: Babington, Doug; Frost, Cory, LePan, Don; Okun, Maureen; Ruddock, Nora; Weingarten, Karen
Broadview Press
Revised Canadian Fifth Edition
ISBN: 9781554815425 / 1554815428

Title: The Broadview Introduction to Literature 
Edited by: Chalykoff, Lisa; Gordon, Neta; Lumsden, Paul  
Broadview Press
Concise Edition - Second Edition 
ISBN: 978-1554814756 / 1554814758
Section Notes

Prerequisite: English 20-1 or an equivalent course. Questions? Call: 403.220.2866 or e-mail conted@ucalgary.ca

No Classes:
Friday, October 6, Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday, November 10, Remembrance Day Weekend

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm transcript deadlines with UCalgary Admissions.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Section Schedule
Sep 13, 2023 to Nov 21, 2023
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
5:30PM to 6:30PM
Dates
Sep 13, 2023 to Nov 15, 2023
Type
Online Synchronous/Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 13, 2023 to Nov 21, 2023
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
60.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $545.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook
Title: Indian Horse
Author: Richard Wagamese
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Edition: Canadian First Edition 
ISBN-10: 1553654021
ISBN-13: 978-1553654025

Title: The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing
Author: Babington, Doug; Frost, Cory, LePan, Don; Okun, Maureen; Ruddock, Nora; Weingarten, Karen
Broadview Press
Revised Canadian Fifth Edition
ISBN: 9781554815425 / 1554815428

Title: The Broadview Introduction to Literature 
Edited by: Chalykoff, Lisa; Gordon, Neta; Lumsden, Paul  
Broadview Press
Concise Edition - Second Edition 
ISBN: 978-1554814756 / 1554814758
Section Notes

Prerequisite: English 20-1 or an equivalent course. Questions? Call: 403.220.2866 or e-mail conted@ucalgary.ca

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm transcript deadlines with UCalgary Admissions.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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