English for Academic Preparation Program - Level 3

FALL 2022 SEMESTER: September 19 - December 23, 2022

CONTACT INFORMATION_________________________________________________________

Instructors Name: Dr. Anthony Adamson Catherine Jaftha

English for Academic Preparation Program (EAP) Objective_ __________________________

To raise the student’s English proficiency in all areas to enable students to successfully progress to
an academic program at Laurentian University. In addition, the EAP programs familiarize
international students with the Western approach to education and Laurentian University’s
academic requirements.

METHODOLOGY____________________________________________________________

The Fall 2022 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program will be hybrid delivery. Students
will have the opportunity to study English in the classroom and remotely in a synchronous format.
Classin (virtual learning platform) will be used for remote learning. Students will have two
instructors teaching six key skill areas: Reading, Writing, Grammar, Listening, Speaking and Study
Skills. Each class throughout the day will be designated to a specific skill; however, other skills
may be incorporated into the lesson as they are related. In addition, EAP is a preparation course
focusing on academic English skills. A variety of sources will be employed in addition to program
textbooks. These include: magazine/newspaper articles/academic journals, open-source
textbooks with appropriate readings/exercises, TOEFL/IELTS/CAEL practice exercises, YouTube,
podcasts, and a myriad of digital resources.

A variety of activities will be implemented each week to assist with language development. These
include but are not exclusive to pair and group work assignments, speaking exercises
(spontaneous/practiced), quizzes, journal writing, grammar concepts and vocabulary building
strategies. Every attempt will be made to have students actively use the English language in a
meaningful, relevant manner to increase understanding and fluency. Weekly, independent work
will be assigned during the week and/or on weekends and is an expected part of the students’
learning and education for the semester.

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REQUIRED DIGITAL RESOURCES and COURSE MATERIALS___________________________

This course will be delivered in a hybrid model, therefore students will need to access the following
programs:
- Zoom - https://zoom.us/
- CLASSIN - https://www.classin.com/en/ you will need to set-up your CLASSIN account with your
phone number
- Desire2Learn - Laurentian’s Learning Management System
- Personal Computer – Personal Computer or laptop. A tablet can be used but may present
difficulty with writing assignments. Please note that a smartphone is an inadequate device for
remote learning.
- Internet – you will require a reliable internet connection
- Laurentian VPN - you will be able to access your Laurentian Gmail account and D2L

TEXTBOOKS
Students MUST purchase textbooks for this program. Please do not purchase textbooks UNTIL your
teacher instructs you to. If you purchase the wrong textbook, it cannot be returned. Some texts require a
digital student workbook.

Reflect Listening & Speaking 6 – Author: Kristin Donnalley Sherman

Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research (5th Edition) Authors: Keith S. Folse and Tison Pugh
(students will purchase the eBook + online student workbook)

Reading Explorer 5 (3rd Edition) - Authors: David Bohlke, Nancy Douglas, Helen Huntley, and Bruce Rogers
(students will purchase the eBook + online student workbook)

IMPORTANT DATES/EVALUATION____________________________________________________

For a comprehensive list of due dates, please refer to the STUDENT CALENDAR.
TASK VALUE DATE
Assignments 60% Refer to Student Calendar
Participation 5% See Participation Rubric
Midterm Exam 10% Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Final Exam 25% Thursday, December 22, 2022
Friday, December 23, 2022
*TOTAL 100%
Note: Days and dates are referring to Eastern Standard Time in Canada and do not reflect China Standard
Time

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS___________________________________________________________

Improving your English skills in the areas of reading comprehension, academic writing, oral
presentations, and lecture/group work require simultaneous and isolated skill development and
include the following course activities:

● Class participation – you are expected to come to class prepared and willing to contribute
to the discussion and/or activities.
● Homework – is an integral part of your learning and designed to improve your language
skills. Homework will be assigned and graded as per instructor choice.
● Grades - grades for assignments can be accessed on D2L. It is important that you check
your grades throughout the semester
● Writing assignments - must be completed thoroughly and on time. 5% per day will be
deducted from any assignment handed in late to a maximum of 25%. After which time the
student will receive a grade of zero.
● Presentations - must be presented on the assigned date. Failure to do so will result in a
10% deduction and will be rescheduled by the instructor. Failure to present on the
rescheduled date will result in a final grade of zero.
● Midterm and Final Exams - are mandatory to complete the course. Failure to write the
Final exam will result in a final grade of “F”.
● Final Grade - can be accessed through WebAdvisor.
● Passing Grade - An overall grade of 70% or higher is required to proceed to full-time
academic studies. Students who receive a grade of 69% or lower must repeat the course.

ATTENDANCE___________________________________________________________________
Regular punctual attendance is expected and will have a direct effect on your work and your
overall grades. Attendance will be taken daily.

If you miss class for any reason, it will be your responsibility to find out what you missed and how
you can make up the work. Your participation grade and the quality of your work will suffer if you
miss classes. The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) Program excuses absences for certain
reasons (illness, medical emergency, and the death of an immediate family member), provided the
cause of absence is appropriately documented. The English for Academic Preparation (EAP)
Program adheres to Laurentian University’s Attendance Policy whereby absences in excess of 20%
of course time can result in failure of the course.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY________________________________________________________
Plagiarism, whether it is submitting someone else’s work as your own, submitting work that has
not been properly cited, or otherwise violating Laurentian University’s Policy on Student
Academic Integrity, will not be tolerated. You are expected to follow the University’s policies
regarding academic integrity.

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STUDENT CONCERNS___________________________________________________________
If you have any questions or concerns regarding class procedures, program policies or academic
matters, please discuss the situation with your instructor for a possible answer or solution to your
situation. If the matter persists, you may schedule an appointment with Tamara McLoughlin,
Program Coordinator, English for Academic Preparation. Please email
[email protected]. Students dissatisfied with class marks must keep all original and/or
assignment copies and follow Laurentian University’s academic appeal process.

ADDITIONAL NOTES_____________________________________________________________

1. Desire 2 Learn (D2L) will be used for submission of assignments, discussion boards,
accessing some course content and the grade book. Students will be required to access
D2L daily.

2. Zoom will be used in the hybrid classroom and will be accessible for all students learning
outside of Canada.

3. Classin will be used for remote synchronous teaching in the evenings.

4. D2L and ClassMarker will be used to administer quizzes and exams in addition to paper-
based tasks.

5. All grades will be posted in the D2L Grades.

6. The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) classes are ENGLISH ONLY ZONES so please
respect this. As difficult as you may find this in the beginning, we promise it gets easier
with practice and the rewards will be self-evident.

7. This syllabus may change or be altered to meet unexpected contingencies or to better

8. Keep all of your quizzes and assignments! Should you challenge an

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