Academic Skills for University Success

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Academic Skills for University Success

About this course

Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication. This Specialization is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture.

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate information sources for credibility and relevance using digital literacy techniques
  • Apply critical thinking frameworks to analyze arguments and solve complex problems
  • Communicate academic ideas clearly in written and spoken English
  • Understand core expectations and values of academic culture in English-medium universities

Course objectives

  • Increase academic preparedness before beginning university-level studies
  • Build awareness of academic culture and its core values
  • Develop skills for full participation and engagement in university coursework

Skills you'll gain

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