ELSK 0930 is a full-time intensive academic reading and writing course designed to meet the needs of English as an Additional Language students who wish to upgrade their academic English to the post-secondary level. This course builds on the academic tasks introduced in ELSK 0820 and will introduce literary analysis.
Course code: ELSK 0930
Credits: 0.0
Tuition: $0*
Length: 240.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Pathways 8 Reading and Writing (ELSK 0820), Pathways 7 Listening and Speaking (ELSK 0715) or higher
English Language Assessment: Minimum 20/30 for Reading Comprehension; 15 essay; 20/30 Listening; 24/30 Speaking
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Additional Information
- Argumentative, Research, and Literary Analysis Essay Modes
- Grammatical structures appropriate for college-entry level writing
- Research skills (evaluating sources, quotations, citation, bibliography) and use of a variety of research tools (on-line and library-based)
- Proof-reading, paraphrasing,and summarizing skills from range of genres
- Critical thinking and reading skills (i.e identifying bias and propaganda)
- Vocabulary study for college-entry level including the Academic Word List
- Increasing Reading rate in a range of genres
- Analysis of major literary forms
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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