LLIT 13 Beginner Living Literacy Skills helps students develop basic literacy skills that are useful for everyday interactions in the community and at home. Students will learn how to use calendars and planners, compose short written correspondences, understand the impact of first impressions, and identify common signs and symbols used in our community.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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| Other | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of signs and symbols in our society
- Demonstrate an ability to use calendars, planners and/or timetables for the education setting
- Communicate in a variety of basic written forms (e.g. cards, letters, emails, notes)
- Create and respond to digital communications
- Identify the impact and importance of first impressions in workplaces and community
Teaching and Learning Approach
Students can expect various teaching methodologies such as individual and small group projects (e.g. research
projects, novel study), applying knowledge to current resources (news articles, websites etc) and playing games
(e.g. communication games, matching).Learning Resources
Recommended: 3-ring binder, dividers, pen and pencils, and any personal stationery items for personal use (e.g.
markers).Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Portfolio (artifacts for portfolio will include examples reflect the skills checklist and may include tasks collages, photos, writing assignments, and worksheets) | that such as | 100% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.