EAP 0085 English for Academic Purposes: College Writing and Grammar
Course Information
| Course Number | EAP 0085 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | English for Academic Purposes: College Writing and Grammar |
| Description | EAP 0085 English for Academic Purposes: College Writing and Grammar is equivalent to ENGL 0080 for multilingual students whose first language is not English. This course is an introduction to academic writing, grammar, and communication for students who need more instruction in and practice with English spelling, punctuation, pronunciation, simple and compound sentence structure, and paragraph structure. Special attention is given to English keyboarding skills and learning to navigate the D2L LMS, as well as the practical skills of using campus email and filling out forms and documents needed to maintain one’s status as a student. Explicit instruction is also given in the academic expectations and speaking skills demanded in higher education in the U.S., such as communicating with instructors, peer and group discussions, seeking help from college staff, and giving short reports and presentations. A cross-cultural comparative approach is taken throughout this course, and students are encouraged actively and critically to think about, write about, and share their experiences and perspectives with the greater SCC community. (Prerequisites: Placement in this course is determined by the EAP Coordinator using multiple assessment measures.). |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Individualized | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined by the EAP Coordinator using multiple assessment measures.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Define and identify parts of speech and sentence structure.
- Distinguish between conjunction categories and punctuate each category properly.
- Correctly use modals and modal-like expressions.
- Employ accurate punctuation and mechanics in writing.
- Identify and correct common grammatical errors.
- Recognize, choose, and utilize verb tenses based on writing or speaking purpose.
- Produce cohesive, well-supported paragraphs and short oral reports.
- Systematically study, acquire, and use words from the Academic Word List.
- Differentiate between academic and social vocabulary and employ each category appropriately.
- Navigate online systems for academic work.
- Observe, critique, and develop strategies for coping with the expectations of academic interactions and participation in U.S. higher education.
- Compare and contrast U.S. culture and society with other cultures and societies.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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