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Welcome to EAPI 106. I am your instructor, Janet Moore, and my role is to work with you to ensure an effective, engaging and interactive learning experience. Before we begin, I strongly encourage you to go through all of the information in this letter. It clarifies many of the expectations around the successful completion of this course.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"0151d9b1-1d7d-4015-930b-81e897c4f639","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Introduction"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English and who are preparing for entry into a post-secondary institution. It focuses on helping students improve their English-language competence and study skills, as applied to academic contexts, at the low-advanced level (Common European Framework of Reference for Language B2).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

This course contains both <\/p>\n\n

synchronous (live lessons) <\/strong>and <\/li>\n\t
asynchronous (modules you complete by yourself)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
To be successful in the assignments, you need to both complete the modules by yourself <\/strong>AND attend classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"75426914-cdaa-4855-a745-965dc7027640","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"About This Course"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
I have been at Humber for 13 years, primarily in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program as well as in the English department. Before I came to Humber, I taught ESL overseas and also taught in Ontario elementary schools with a focus on music and special education. I hold a teaching degree from the University of Ottawa, a TESL Certificate from Humber College and a Masters in Applied Linguistics from York University.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"8249531e-86c3-404c-bef0-53c83c8f9b3d","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Instructor Bio"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
My role is to support you in your learning by:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Answering your questions about Course Content, Assignments, Tests and Quizzes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Sharing with you my academic and professional experiences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Providing real-life examples to help practice the course skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Creating opportunities for you to interact with your classmates and encouraging you to participate in our online community.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Returning your assignments, tests and quizzes within one week of the posted due date.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"abdaae6a-205b-47d1-ad78-3509bb3d958b","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"My Role as Instructor"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Please use the Discussion Board tool in the left navigation pane to post content related and non-course related questions outside of class time. This way, your classmates have an opportunity to answer your questions and to see the answers that are posted. There are pre-loaded Discussion Board forums that students can use to post their queries.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
At any time, you may send me an email at janet.moore@humber.ca<\/a> OR an internal Blackboard message, using the Course Messages tool, with comments, questions, and concerns. I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible (within 48 hours). Please check your Blackboard site frequently\/daily for new messages from your instructor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"585be0ca-228b-4f06-b4f3-20858abfeff7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Help with Course Content"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
My contact information is as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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janet.moore@humber.ca<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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BB Course Messages<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
In your message be sure to provide your:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Full Name (spell if necessary)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Student Number<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Humber Course Code\/Number<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
I will establish Office Hours or an appointment can be scheduled to answer individual questions on course-related matters. I will provide details on this in the first couple of weeks of the course.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"f9ec2ccb-7a69-43c7-8d54-e809aa83e3e7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Instructor Contact Information"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
In the left navigation pane, under RESOURCES AND HELP, you will find various help resources about Blackboard, the Library, and other Student Resources.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Additionally, if you cannot find the answer to your Blackboard questions in this section, you can always contact the Open Learning Centre (OLC)<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Contact information:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t
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416-675-5049 (local) or 1-877-215-6117 (toll free)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t
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olc@humber.ca<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t
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The OLC provides support by phone, remote desktop, email, and through online chat sessions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"cebdb9d0-cbb4-441b-b860-3b0909e32e44","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Non-Content Related Help"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
This site should support and enhance your learning. My intention is to work with you collaboratively to ensure your success. I look forward to a great semester!<\/p>\n\n
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