I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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2 COURSE SYLLABUS CLST 105 STRATEGIES FOR THE APPLICATION OF COLLEGE LEARNING SKILLS COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides strategies that will enable students to apply college learning skills to their current courses. It incorporates one-on-one mentoring, as well as weekly accountability. It is designed to foster an awareness of current academic progress and to encourage the motivation and responsibility necessary for academic success. RATIONALE Some students need additional instruction in transitioning from the acquisition of study skills to the application of these skills in their coursework. This instruction will equip the student with the skills needed to achieve greater academic success. I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. III. IV. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Office MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Design a personalized study plan in order to implement it weekly. B. Demonstrate specific study skills by completing application-based assignments. C. Display an understanding of the relationship between his or her academic standing, goals, and career aspirations. D. Discuss approaches to personal study skills as guided by the biblical/christian worldview. Page 1 of 4

3 V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Lecture presentations B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Discussion Board Forums (3) Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 1 words (and 3 paragraphs) and demonstrate courserelated knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least words (and 1 paragraph). D. Master Calendar The student will create a Master Calendar that contains what assignments (including tests, quizzes, papers, etc.) are due for the next 8 modules/weeks of all courses on his or her current academic schedule. E. Individual Conference The student will sign up for, attend, and summarize an appointment to meet with the instructor by phone. The purpose of the Individual Conference is for the student to discuss all his or her current coursework with the instructor to identify good practices and areas for improvement. Using the provided templates, the student will submit his or her completed Master Calendar and Current Grades documents at least 2 days prior to the appointment and during the module/week in which it is scheduled. Part 1 Sign-Up The student will sign up to meet by telephone with the instructor for an Individual Phone Conference at a later time in the course. The student will submit confirmation of the scheduled day and time for this Individual Phone Conference. Part 2 Individual Phone Conference The student will submit specific information prior to meeting for the Individual Phone Conference and must be prepared to answer questions related to past, present, and future coursework. Part 3 Summary The student will submit a short reflection summarizing the Individual Conference. F. Introduction Survey The student will respond to a set of 5 questions that center around his or her student status, study habits, weekly activities, and motivation for continuing education. Page 2 of 4

4 G. Study Logs (6) The student will outline steps for successful completion of assignments from all courses on his or her current academic schedule. Each Study Log will include due dates, a detailed plan to complete each assignment, whether the goals were accomplished, and all grades for previous assignments. H. Self-Assessments (6) Each Self-Assessment will contain 2 3 multiple-choice questions that are based on the presentation(s) for the assigned module/week and 2 short-answer questions (these must be answered in sentence form) to provide accountability and reflection on course content. Each will be open-notes and have a 1-hour time limit. I. Course-Reflection Survey The student will respond to a set of 5 questions that reflect on the past 7 modules/weeks of the course. The student will assess his or her Study Logs, typical study habits, management of weekly activities, and ability to stay motivated. VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points Course Requirements Checklist 10 Discussion Board Forums (3 at pts ea) 225 Master Calendar Individual Conference Part 1 Sign-Up 15 Part 2 Individual Phone Conference Part 3 Summary 30 Introduction Survey Study Logs (6 at pts ea) 2 Self-Assessments (6 at pts ea) 2 Course-Reflection Survey Total 1010 B. Scale A = B = C = D = F = C. Late Assignment Policy If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by . Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions: 1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction. Page 3 of 4

5 2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted. 4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted. Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis. D. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at VII. QUALITY MATTERS SEAL OF APPROVAL This certification mark recognizes that this course met Quality Matters Review Standards. Quality Matters (QM) is a non-profit organization committed to quality assurance in Online Education. Courses that have received the QM Seal of Approval have passed rigorous reviews by Quality Matters evaluators and maintain their approval for five years. Page 4 of 4

6 COURSE SCHEDULE CLST 105 MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 1 2 presentations 2 2 presentations 3 1 presentation 4 2 presentations 5 1 presentation 6 1 presentation 7 2 presentations Course Requirements Checklist DB Forum 1 Master Calendar Individual Conference: Part 1 Sign-Up* Introduction Survey Study Log 1 Self-Assessment 1 DB Forum 2 Study Log 2 Self-Assessment 2 Study Log 3 Self-Assessment 3 DB Forum 3 Study Log 4 Self-Assessment 4 Study Log 5 Self-Assessment 5 Individual Conference: Part 3 Summary Study Log 6 Self-Assessment presentations Course-Reflection Survey Learning Outcomes Assessment 0 DB = Discussion Board *Your instructor will provide information to sign up for your Individual Conference. **You will only attend 1 Individual Conference (worth points) during Modules/Weeks 3 6. TOTAL 1010 NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.