ENGL 0501: Advanced English Skills
Students review and practise the skills necessary for writing effectual sentences, paragraphs, and short essays. By the end of the course, students are able to write effective application letters and short critical essays about literary selections in this Grade 11 English equivalency course.
Learning outcomes
The intended outcome of this course is for students to be as well-prepared for further education and decision making as typical students who have completed other secondary school and adult basic education (ABE) courses at the “Advanced English” (English 11) level, as articulated by the ABE English Working Group.
Required Learning Outcomes:
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Speaking and Listening
- Reading, Research, Reference
- Written Communication
Recommended Learning Outcomes:
- Co-operative Communication
- Media Literacy
- Computer Literacy
Course topics
Unit 1: Memorable Experience and Places
Unit 2: Being Different
Unit 3: Adapting to Change
Unit 4: Friendship
Unit 5: Disabilities and Abilities
Unit 6: Handling Adversity
Required text and materials
The following materials are required for the course:
- Albright, Z. L., & Langan, J. (2023). College Writing Skills with Readings ISE + Connect (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9781265459444 - Steinbeck, J. (1993). Of Mice and Men. Penguin.
Type: Novel. ISBN: 0-14-017739-6 / 978-0-14-017739-8 - Taylor, D. H. (1999). The Baby Blues. Talonbooks.
Type: Novel. ISBN: 0-88922-406-4 / 978-0-88922-406-3
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the mandatory final exam.
| Assignment 1: Memorable Experiences and Places | 12.5% |
| Assignment 2: Being Different | 12.5% |
| Assignment 3: Adapting to Change | 12.5% |
| Assignment 4: Friendship | 12.5% |
| Assignment 5: Disabilities and Abilities | 12.5% |
| Assignment 6: Handling Adversity | 12.5% |
| Mandatory Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
