STT-Foundations for Academic Learning and Success FASS 121 (2)

Provides students with the foundations for academic learning needed to succeed in a post-secondary environment during the lecture as well as help them develop diverse skills during the tutorial. This course will help in facilitating the establishment of connections with self, the cohort, instructors, the university, and with individual future educational and career aspirations. Students will learn strategies and skills critical to their success, such as different learning techniques, time management strategies, exam preparation, study skills, researching and referencing for academic writing. Two thirds of the course (lectures and assignments) develop the foundations for academic learning while one third of the course (tutorials) develop practical skills. Students will receive support to navigate and access available resources needed to thrive in diverse and dynamic learning environments. Prerequisite: Program approval. Students with credit for FASS 120 may not take this course for further credit.