EAP130 - English for Academic Purposes: Intermediate Reading and Writing

Subject Title
English for Academic Purposes: Intermediate Reading and Writing

Subject Description
EAP130 is an intermediate reading and writing skills subject. This course is for students who can write a short, unstructured piece of writing demonstrating some knowledge of basic grammar structures. The course focuses on the writing process, rhetorical organization, content, structure, style and vocabulary in the context of advanced paragraph writing. The grammar focus is on demonstrating mastery of intermediate grammar structures in the student?s writing. The reading strategies focus on understanding inferences and distinguishing between fact and opinion.

Credit Status
Non credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate written production skills in order to improve communication

2. Produce a variety of basic paragraphs using appropriate format and standard English grammar

3. Write longer multi-paragraph responses and journal entries

4. Plan writing by creating detailed point-form outlines that are logically organized and sequenced

5. Demonstrate an understanding of short articles and readings through various tasks that may include: summarizing, response writing, comprehension and writing exercises, and class/group discussions

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.