LIBS 7001
Critical Reading and Writing
| School | School of Computing and Academic Studies |
|---|---|
| Program | Liberal Studies |
| Course Credits | 3 |
| Minimum Passing Grade | 50% |
| Start Date | May 13, 2013 |
| End Date | August 02, 2013 |
| Total Hours* | 36 |
| Total Weeks | 12 |
| Hours/Weeks | 3 |
| Delivery Type | Other |
| Prerequisite(s) | BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition. |
| CRN | 58581 |
Acknowledgement of Territories
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).
Instructor Details
| Name | Chris-Anne Stumpf |
|---|---|
| Instructor to provide | |
| Location | TBA |
| Office Hours | Instructor to provide |
Course Description
Develops advanced skills in critical analysis, close reading and composition through lectures, discussion and group activities in which students analyze and evaluate materials from various disciplines. Readings might come from professional journals, reports, newspapers, magazines and literature. Multimedia such as video, music and the Internet may also be included.
Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Analyze and use complex levels of style and tone suited to a given purpose.
- Identify and assess logical and organizational patterns within complex texts.
- Recognize writing conventions within specific professional/technical disciplines.
- Compose documents for audiences with different backgrounds and specializations.
- Critically read and compose documents of the following types:
- Informative
- Evaluative
- Comparative
- Descriptive
- Persuasive.
- Summarize a written text clearly and concisely.
- Research, organize, and write a research paper that incorporates the clinical skills developed throughout the course.
Learning Resources
(1) Course Reader LIBS 7001. Version 6. Last Revised July 2012.
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | % | Comments 25 |
| Participation | 25 | |
| Midterm Essay | 15 | |
| Final Persuasive Essay | 30 | |
| Final Exam | 30 | |
Course Schedule and Assignments
| Date | Material Covered | Readings | Assignment | Due Date |
BCIT Policy
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Attendance/Illness:
In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with his/her instructor or Program Head or Chief Instructor, indicating the reason for the absence. Prolonged illness of three or more consecutive days must have a BCIT medical certificate sent to the department. Excessive absence may result in failure or immediate withdrawal from the course or program. Please see Policy 5101 - Student Regulations, and accompanying procedures
Academic Integrity:
Violation of academic integrity, including plagiarism, dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited and will be handled in accordance with Policy 5104 - Academic Integrity and Appeals, and accompanying procedures.
Accommodation:
Any student who may require accommodation from BCIT because of a physical or mental disability should refer to BCIT's Policy on Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Policy #4501), and contact BCIT's Disability Resource Centre (SW1 2360, 604-451-6963) at the earliest possible time. Requests for accommodation must be made to the Disability Resource Centre, and should not be made to a course instructor or Program area.
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Guidelines for School of Computing and Academic Studies
Attempts:
Students must successfully complete a course within a maximum of three (3) attempts at the course. Students with two attempts in a single course will be allowed to repeat the course only upon special written permission from the Associate Dean. Students who have not successfully completed a course within three attempts will not be eligible to graduate from their respective program.
Approved
I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
Chris-Anne Stumpf, Instructor
May 02, 2013
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed.
William Bourke, Program Head
May 02, 2013
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed and complies with BCIT policy.
Patricia Sackville, Associate Dean
May 03, 2013
Note: Students will be given reasonable notice if changes are required to the content of this course outline.
*Course hours and credits are calculated per Policy 5012 and the associated procedure.
Total hours – Example of 3 credit lecture/lab course:
- Full-time course: 45 hours of scheduled learning
- Flexible Learning course: 36 hours of scheduled learning plus 9 hours of independent (non-scheduled, non-instructional) learning