The course, Fundamentals of Academic Reading and Writing, introduces students to the skills required for reading and writing at the tertiary level. Students will practice reviewing the structure of paragraphs and essays including thesis statements, topic sentences and supporting evidence; identifying tone, register, and audience of academic writing; writing coherent and cohesive sentences and paragraphs; and integrating source material and avoiding plagiarism; while employing various conventions in the use of grammar, mechanics and vocabulary. Students will engage in comprehension practice and short writing exercises on a weekly basis, using fiction and non-fiction texts.