Short Description:
Basic Spanish Language and Culture is a text that provides a step-by-step introduction to the elementary concepts of Spanish Grammar and builds on this knowledge to create a fun learning environment for Writing/Reading and Listening/Speaking. It includes a fun and agile description of the phonetics of Spanish and several engaging and dynamic pronunciation exercises to go with it.

Long Description:
Basic Spanish Language and Culture is a text that provides a step-by-step introduction to the elementary concepts of Spanish Grammar and builds on this knowledge to create a fun learning environment for Writing/Reading and Listening/Speaking. It combines detailed analysis and review of the different tenses of Spanish in a Comparative approach with the structures of English. And, for the first time in resources of this type, it includes a fun and agile description of the phonetics of Spanish and several engaging and dynamic pronunciation exercises to go with it.

Each Unit will help the student acquire a working mastery of the main tenses involved in the production of correct Spanish sentences in both academic and informal settings. The content of the text invites to constant reinforcement of the knowledge acquired in the classroom, with ample opportunities to further develop the different elements that are dealt with during the synchronous and in-person sessions throughout the semester.

Bienvenido al mundo del Español! Welcome to the World of Spanish!

Word Count: 12165

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Canadian Edition

Short Description:
An introductory textbook in the golf and club business that covers a variety of topics: Teamwork in the Golf and Club Business, Accounting and Financial Management, Golf and Club Economics, Ethics and Social Responsibility for the Golf and Club Industry, Forms of Business Ownership, Entrepreneurship-Starting and Operating a Golf Business, Management and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Motivating Employees, Managing Human Resources in the Golf and Club Industry, Golf and Club Marketing

Word Count: 63214

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Short Description:
Business and Financial Mathematics introduces students to the ideas, concepts, and applications of the mathematics of business and finance. Topics include the mathematics of merchandising, cost-volume-profit analysis, simple and compound interest, annuities, loans, bonds, and business investment decisions. The book is written at an introductory level, designed for students studying business, finance, or other related areas. The text emphasizes the understanding and application of technology, in the form of a financial calculator, to solve problems, but some knowledge of algebra is required.

Long Description:
Business and Financial Mathematics introduces students to the ideas, concepts, and applications of the mathematics of business and finance. Topics include the mathematics of merchandising, cost-volume-profit analysis, simple and compound interest, annuities, loans, bonds, and business investment decisions. The book is written at an introductory level, designed for students studying business, finance, or other related areas. The text emphasizes the understanding and application of technology, in the form of a financial calculator, to solve problems, but some knowledge of algebra is required.

Word Count: 149045

Included H5P activities: 54

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Short Description:
Canadian Health and Safety Workplace Fundamentals - First Edition highlights the basic requirements of a workplace safety program. This OER is designed to assist those working in Operations Management to provide a safe work environment for their employees, visitors, and contractors.

Word Count: 69121

Included H5P activities: 9

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First Edition

Short Description:
This guide provides an overview of the different types of abuse, including signs to look for when a child is being abused or neglected. Legal responsibilities to identify and report suspected child abuse are also presented. This resource also contains case studies with interactive questions that allow for theory to be applied to practice.

Long Description:
This guide provides an overview of the different types of abuse, including signs to look for when a child is being abused or neglected. Legal responsibilities to identify and report suspected child abuse are also presented. This resource also contains case studies with interactive questions that allow for theory to be applied to practice.

Word Count: 32873

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Perspectives for the Canadian Workplace

Short Description:
This book examines the nature of conflict in the workplace - its sources, costs and management, as well as workplace conflict management with respect to group interactions, organizational culture, and provincial/federal legislation. In addition, this book focuses on the individual; how our perceptions, emotions, motivation, personality and communication skills impact how we manage stress and conflict at work. Throughout the book, readers are encouraged to engage in critical self-assessment and case study review. These exercises provide the reader with the opportunity to assess potential conflict situations, recognize emotions, communicate assertively, and manage conflict with integrity and professionalism.

Long Description:
This Open Educational Resource (OER) is a custom publication for students enrolled in PSYC-6006: Conflict Management.

In the first half of the book, we will examine the nature of conflict in the workplace – its sources, costs and management. We will also briefly examine workplace conflict management with respect to group interactions, organizational culture, and provincial/federal legislation.

During the second half of the book, the focus will be on the individual; how our perceptions, emotions, motivation, personality and communication skills impact how we manage stress and conflict at work.

Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to engage in critical self-assessment and case studies. These exercises will provide you with the opportunity to assess potential conflict situations, recognize your emotions, communicate assertively, and manage conflict with integrity and professionalism.

Word Count: 168804

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A Work Term Guide for Co-op Success

Short Description:
This workbook is designed to help Fanshawe students make the most of their cooperative education work term. Included are forms, information about steps to take throughout the term, documentation required, deadlines for submission, helpful links and contact information to have on hand should you need them throughout the work term. Updated April 2023.

Long Description:
This workbook is designed to help Fanshawe students make the most of their cooperative education work term. Included are forms, information about steps to take throughout the term, documentation required, deadlines for submission, helpful links and contact information to have on hand should you need them throughout the work term.

Word Count: 2766

Included H5P activities: 10

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A Teaching Resource

Short Description:
This text provides a variety of teaching resources to address unique student learning styles for post-secondary education. This resource focuses on the identification and development of soft skills that that are essential for independence and success in college and in life. Topics include teaching organizational, resiliency, reflection, and group-work skills. This resource is developed with adaptability in mind; it offers instructors teaching strategies with varying levels of content and assessments to meet each student's unique learning needs.

Long Description:
This text provides a variety of teaching resources to address unique student learning styles for post-secondary education. This resource focuses on the identification and development of soft skills that that are essential for independence and success in college and in life. Topics include teaching organizational, resiliency, reflection, and group-work skills. This resource is developed with adaptability in mind; it offers instructors teaching strategies with varying levels of content and assessments to meet each student’s unique learning needs. Resources include tailored learning outcomes for each unit, applied learning assessments for all levels of student learning, classroom activities for all levels of learners, videos for classroom use, and additional teacher resources.

Word Count: 7787

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Short Description:
The Essentials of Project Management is designed specifically for college students enrolled in a business program including business accounting, administration, supply chain and human resources. It describes the project management process and the role of the project manager in implementing such a process. The book is designed to help students build understanding of the importance and applications of project management.

Long Description:
The Essentials of Project Management is designed specifically for college students enrolled in a business program including business accounting, administration, supply chain and human resources. The text is organized into fourteen chapters covering the project management process and the role of the project manager in implementing such a process. The book includes business case studies and interactive exercises in each chapter. This educational resource is conveniently presented in a variety of AODA-compliant formats and written in a reader-friendly style. The book is designed to help students build understanding of the importance and applications of project management.

Word Count: 64717

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Short Description:
This textbook was created for the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program (PHS) program first term mathematics course. It is largely an adaptation of Elementary Algebra 2e by OpenStax

Long Description:
This textbook is intended for the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS) program at Fanshawe College. It has been adapted using various math OERs and some original content by Fanshawe College. It is largely an adaptation of Elementary Algebra 2e by OpenStax. It presents six units of content covered in the first term (level 1) mathematics course in PHS.

Word Count: 214960

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Short Description:
This textbook was created for the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program (PHS) program second term mathematics course. The first textbook is Fanshawe Pre-Health Sciences Mathematics 1. This book is an adaptation of Intermediate Algebra 2e by Open Stax

Long Description:
This textbook is intended for the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS) program at Fanshawe College. It has been adapted using various math OERs and some original content by Fanshawe College. It presents six units of content covered in the second term (level 2) mathematics course in PHS.

Word Count: 132624

Included H5P activities: 42

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Short Description:
Financial Math provides an introduction to a variety of business math topics including: compound interest, annuities, payment schedules, mortgages, bonds and investment decisions. Additional resources, examples and activities are also provided.

Long Description:
Financial Math provides an introduction to a variety of business math topics including: compound interest, annuities, payment schedules, mortgages, bonds and investment decisions. Additional resources, examples and activities are also provided.

Word Count: 96115

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Short Description:
Global Marketing In A Digital World - First Edition, offers students the principles and framework that firms undertake when selling their products and services around the world. In a technologically advanced world, digital marketing becomes a crucial part in the success of companies going global.

Word Count: 128332

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Short Description:
Human Resources Management (HRM) takes a strategic approach to recruit/hire, train, and retain the right people, for the right job, at the right time. This text covers the foundational knowledge and skills required for HRM in a Canadian business context. The text includes engaging critical thinking and reflective activities for students, as well as, videos to enhance learning.

Long Description:
Human Resources Management (HRM) takes a strategic approach to recruit/hire, train, and retain the right people, for the right job, at the right time. The goal of HRM is to support the organization in achieving its strategies and goals. Companies understand “employees” are their biggest asset.

This text covers the foundational knowledge and skills required for HRM in all businesses, whether local, regional, or global. It outlines challenges faced by human resources (HR) departments, and offers solutions on how to overcome them. The text also offers technology, tools, and processes to improve the efficiency of the HR department in an organization. The important role HR plays is also stressed throughout the text. The principles and concepts learned can be applied to all functions within HR. The text includes engaging critical thinking and reflective activities for students, as well as, videos to enhance learning at an in-depth level; and offers teacher resources in lesson planning.

Word Count: 120866

Included H5P activities: 8

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Short Description:
Human Resources for Operations Managers - First Edition highlights the essential Human Resources functions that Operations Managers need to be aware of to perform their job. This OER encourages Operations Managers to work closely with their Human Resources partners to provide a positive employee experience while ensuring legislative compliance.

Word Count: 86398

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Canadian Edition

Short Description:
Information Systems for Business and Beyond - Canadian edition introduces you to the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world. This book provides a Canadian context and examples.

Long Description:
Information Systems for Business and Beyond – Canadian edition introduces you to the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world. This book provides a Canadian context and examples.

Word Count: 85005

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Short Description:
Intermediate Financial Accounting, Volume 1 is an adaptation of a book by Glenn Arnold and Suzanne Kyle. This textbook is intended for use in an intermediate financial accounting course, and presumes that students have already completed introductory financial accounting. It has been extensively edited by Fanshawe College.

Long Description:
Intermediate Financial Accounting, Volume 1 is an adaptation of a book by Glenn Arnold and Suzanne Kyle. This textbook is intended for use in an intermediate financial accounting course, and presumes that students have already completed introductory financial accounting. It has been extensively edited by Fanshawe College.

Word Count: 168371

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Short Description:
Intermediate Financial Accounting, Volume 2 is an adaptation of a book by Glenn Arnold and Suzanne Kyle. This textbook is intended for a first course in intermediate financial accounting. It presumes that students have already completed introductory financial accounting.

Long Description:
This textbook is intended for a first course in intermediate financial accounting. It presumes that students have already completed introductory financial accounting. It has been extensively edited by Fanshawe College from its original version Intermediate Financial Accounting Volume 2 written by Glenn Arnold and Suzanne Kyle.

Word Count: 149895

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A Guide to Successfully Preparing for Employment Interviews

Short Description:
This toolkit helps students prepare for employment interviews by providing key tips for employment communication success, It is designed to compliment the services, workshops, and supports provided by Fanshawe College's Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services.

Long Description:
This toolkit helps students prepare for employment interviews by providing key tips for employment communication success, It is designed to compliment the services, workshops, and supports provided by Fanshawe College’s Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services. Contact career@fanshawec.ca directly for more information.

Word Count: 2282

Included H5P activities: 1

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Short Description:
Introduction to Business Mathematics provides students with a review of some of the basic concepts and building blocks in mathematics. Students will be given an introduction to the mathematic concepts needed in their pursuit of a business career.

Long Description:
All Fanshawe College Business Programs require an introductory course in business mathematics. This text, Introduction to Business Mathematics, is intended to be used for this first semester introductory business mathematics course. The object of this text is to support the learning of the necessary mathematics (except statistics) needed to succeed in the business fields such as accounting, finance, management, supply chain, insurance, marketing, and general business.

Both algebraic and financial calculator learning and solutions are supported.

Word Count: 125530

Included H5P activities: 16

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