Description
In LEAP 7, students are introduced to academic arguments and the specific strategies and skills that are used to recognize and build written and spoken arguments. Students use active reading and listening strategies to understand information at a deeper level and to think critically about the information in the sources. Proficiency with the skills of argumentation, analyzing and evaluating sources, using inference, recognizing bias and point of view, and using citations and references are core components of LEAP 7. Students at this level also learn to use the College online course management system to access lesson materials, participate in online discussions, and receive instructions on submitting online assignments.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Langara English for Academic Purposes program.