A variety of learning experiences

English Language Program

Program Details

Length: This program varies in length from 1 term (15 weeks in a term) to 6 terms

Total Credits: Variable

Intake Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring

Campus: Castlegar

Student Loans: This program is not eligible for student loans

Credential Received

Certificate of Completion

Overview

Program Summary

The Academic English program gives students the opportunity to build their English language skills and meet the English language requirements for entrance into college programs. The flexible, multi-level intensive language program gives students a chance to build and refine their language skills for academic, career or personal goals.

The core English Language Program includes instruction in all key English skill areas (grammar, reading, writing and communications) at fundamental, intermediate and advanced stages. Students at all levels can supplement the core skills with a wide variety of oral communication seminars and elective courses. The complete program includes 22 hours of instruction per week for the basic core classes and seminars (18 core hours and 2 elective seminars) per semester.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate English listening and reading comprehension skills in social, academic and/or professional contexts
  2. Express ideas accurately and clearly in written and spoken English
  3. Use creative and critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions
  4. Apply a range of learning strategies to achieve their educational goals and capacity as a learner
  5. Employ technology appropriately for academic purposes
  6. Demonstrate developing intercultural communication competence

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students applying to only the English Language Program are not subject to the general admission requirements for Selkirk College. The program is intended for adults 18 years or over. Students 16 or 17 years may be considered for admission in some circumstances. Students may also apply if they do not have high school transcripts.

However, students wishing to use their English language studies to meet the language requirements for admission to a college program must meet the general admission requirements for the college before being accepted into the next program.

Additional Requirements

This program has no additional requirements.

Graduation and Promotion

Students must maintain a minimum of 60% in each course to progress to the next level. To meet college entrance requirements into regular programming, students must complete the Advanced 5 program + ENGL 60 or EASL 067.

Program Courses

Level 1 - Fundamental EASL

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required Courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
EASL015Fundamental Grammar

5.00

75
EASL016Fundamental Writing

3.00

45
EASL017Fundamental Reading

6.00

90
EASL018Fundamental Communications

4.00

60

Level 2 - Lower Intermediate EASL

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required Courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
EASL025Intermediate Grammar - Verbs

5.00

75
EASL026Intermediate Writing - Sentence Structures

4.00

60
EASL027Intermediate Reading - Vocabulary and Meaning

6.00

90
EASL028Intermediate Communications - Conversation Skills

4.00

60

Level 3 - Upper Intermediate EASL

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required Courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
EASL035Intermediate Grammar - Structures

5.00

75
EASL036Intermediate Writing - Expressing Ideas

4.00

60
EASL037Intermediate Reading - Current Ideas

6.00

90
EASL038Intermediate Communications - Expressing Opinions

4.00

60

Level 4 - Lower Advanced EASL

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required Courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
EASL045Advanced Grammar - Complex Verbs

4.00

60
EASL046Advanced Writng - Paragraphs / Essays

4.00

60
EASL047Advanced Reading - Contemporary Reading

6.00

90
EASL048Advanced Communications - Developing Discussions

4.00

60

Level 5 - Upper Advanced EASL

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required Courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
EASL055Advanced Grammar - Complex Structures

4.00

60
EASL056AAdvanced Writing: College Essays

4.00

60
EASL056CAdvanced Writing - Technical Writing

4.00

60
EASL057AAdvanced Reading - Academic Reading

3.00

45
EASL057BAdvanced Reading - World Literature

3.00

45
EASL057CAdvanced Reading - Media Reading

3.00

45
EASL058Advanced Communications - Exploring Issues

4.00

60
Or

TREC159Advanced Business Communication

4.00

60

Students have a choice in core classes but must complete the following:

 

Level 6 - College Bridge EASL

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required Courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
EASL065College Preparation - Grammar

2.00

30
EASL066College Preparation - Research Writing

3.00

60
EASL067College Preparation - College Bridge

4.00

60
EASL068College Preparation - Community Outreach

4.00

60

Other courses that are available in the English Language Program are listed below

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Additional course offerings

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
EASL091AMusic and Pronunciation

2.00

30
EASL091BArt and Photography

2.00

30
EASL091CMovies and Discussions

2.00

30
EASL091DMovie Making

2.00

30
EASL092AVolunteering Internship

2.00

30
EASL092BCommunity Adventures

2.00

30
EASL092CCanadian Studies

2.00

30
EASL092DLeadership

2.00

30
EASL092ENewspaper

2.00

30
EASL093AAcademic Preparation

2.00

30
EASL093BSpeaking Professionally

2.00

30
EASL093CTourism Communications

2.00

30
EASL093DTeaching and Learning Languages

2.00

30
EASL094AGlobal Cooking

2.00

30
EASL094BInternational Recreation

2.00

30
EASL094COutdoor Recreation

2.00

30
EASL094DNature Studies

2.00

30
EASL095APartnership

2.00

30
EASL095BPronunciation

2.00

30
EASL095CDebates and Dialogues

2.00

30
EASL095DGlobal Discussions

2.00

30
EASL095EBusiness Idioms

2.00

30
EASL097A-O Academic Language Studies

2.00

30

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