The English Language Studies Assessment test is designed to help students understand their strengths and weaknesses in English and guide them to the most appropriate course(s).
Overview
This course is designed for students who need to fill the gaps in their reading and writing skills in preparation for studies at the university level. It is appropriate for both ESL students and native speakers of English who wish to upgrade their academic skills and strongly recommended for those who plan on taking or ENGL 155, ENGL 177, or ENGL 189.
Outline
Unit 1
Lesson 1 – Structure and Language
Lesson 2 – Reading
Lesson 3 – Writing—Summary Paragraphs I
Unit 2
Lesson 4 – Structure and Language
Lesson 5 – Reading
Lesson 6 – Writing—Summary Paragraphs II
Unit 3
Lesson 7 – Structure and Language
Lesson 8 – Reading
Lesson 9 – Writing Narratives I
Unit 4
Lesson 10 – Structure and Language
Lesson 11 – Reading
Lesson 12 – Writing Narratives II
Unit 5
Lesson 13 – Structure and Language
Lesson 14 – Reading
Lesson 15 – Descriptive Paragraphs I
Unit 6
Lesson 16 – Structure and Language
Lesson 17 – Reading
Lesson 18 – Descriptive Paragraphs II
Unit 7
Lesson 19 – Structure and Language
Lesson 20 – Reading
Lesson 21 – Explanatory Paragraphs I
Unit 8
Lesson 22 – Structure and Language
Lesson 23 – Reading
Lesson 24 – Explanatory Paragraphs II
Learning outcomes
After completing ENGL 145, you should be able to
write cogently and persuasively in a variety of modes, using the appropriate form of English for the occasion.
distinguish textual forms and genres in order to evaluate their functions and facilitate a close reading of a text as a composed artifact.
apply original and creative thinking related to the discipline in order to produce compelling and imaginative work.
Evaluation
To pass ENGL 145, you must complete all of the assignments, achieve a minimum grade of D (50 percent) on the final examination, and a composite course grade of at least C- (60 percent). The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:
Activity
Weight
Assignments 1-8 (10% each)
80%
Final Exam
20%
Online Self-tests
0%
Total
100%
The final examination for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Silberstein, S., Dobson, B., & Clarke, M. (2023). Reader’s Choice (6th ed.). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. (Print)
Merivale, J. (1998). Reading Matters: A Selection of Canadian Writing. Scarborough: Prentice Hall Canada. (PDF) (Print)
May, C. (2006). Spotlight on Sentence and Paragraph Skills. Toronto: Pearson Prentice Hall. (eText)
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.