Course Syllabus

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Course Description and Prerequisites | Course ObjectivesTime Expectation | Course Requisite Technical Skills | Textbooks and Materials | Course Grading | Course Policies | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Overview of Assignments | Taking Proctored Assessments Your Email Account | Student ResourcesAccommodation Policy and Statements | NOVA Online Policies and Procedures | Course Summary (Assignment Schedule and Critical Dates)


Course Title: ESL 32 - Reading (5 credits)

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Course Description and Prerequisites

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Course Objectives

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Time Expectation

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Course Requisite Technical Skills

In order to succeed in this online course, you must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:

  • Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons.
  • Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation.
  • Working knowledge of the Canvas learning management system.
  • Ability to proficiently search the web for information
  • Ability to download and print information from websites
  • Ability to download, view, and/or print PDF files

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Textbooks and Materials

Required Textbooks

Acquiring Textbooks and Course Materials

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Course Grading

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Course Policies

Attendance Policy: .

To be successful, you should log into the course at least three times a week and complete assignments. You can always check the bottom of the Syllabus to see all assignments and due dates in the Course Summary. I also will post weekly reminders in Announcements and email. 

Grading Turnaround Time: 

I provide feedback and grade assignments within a week after the final due date.

Late Work Policy: 

Do your best to meet assignment deadlines. Classmates will be counting on you to provide feedback, study material, and more. Timely postings are necessary for everyone's success . If you find yourself falling behind, contact me via email and we can work it out.  If you haven't completed an assignment within 3 weeks of the due date, you will receive a zero (0) for that assignment. 

Incomplete Policy:

Withdraw from the Course

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Student Rights & Responsibilities

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Overview of Assignments

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Taking Proctored Assessments

There are 4 proctored assessments in this course. One is the pre-course exam, which is required but not graded. The other three (3) exams are graded and account for 60% of your overall grade in the course. 

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Your Email Account

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Student Resources

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Accommodation Policy and Statements

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NOVA Online Policies and Procedures

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Course Summary:

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