The focus of ESL Reading & Writing 7 is on developing reading and writing communication skills in English and improving the following Essential Skills: Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning. Classroom activities engage students in developing reading and writing strategies using community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Essential Skills and intercultural skills through activities such as: using media to follow a current issue, using journals for reflective writing, applying for a position, using a professional portfolio, writing a report, reading and writing a brief case study, etc. By the end of this course, students will be able to meet the Reading and Writing outcomes at CLB 7 in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Listening & Speaking 7.
Interacting Effectively (e-mail comprehension, take notes on a TED talk, read a graph and interpret information)
Journaling (sources of workplace stress, write a summary, write a journal entry on a stressful time of your life, read about seasonal affective disorder)
Applying for Positions (reading a NOC, compare websites on resume writing, complete a job application form, write a cover letter)
Designing Portfolios (write a compare/contrast essay, create a personal portfolio, write a letter to express thanks)
Writing Essays (take notes on a video, read a chart about gambling in Canada, write an essay about a community issue)
Writing Formal E-mails (research business e-mail do’s and don’ts)
Engaging in Personal Interests (read about and summarize about sustainable happiness, read about how to make a You Tube account)
Planning Professional Development (read different e-mails about professional development, complete a college application form, write a letter of dissatisfaction)
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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