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

Delivery Method: In-person

Campus: Castlegar

Cost:

Approximate program cost

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

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

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following English Language Program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:

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.

Academic

a) No academic requirements for English Language

b) Applicants seeking admission to other College Programs in addition to the English Language Program will be admitted in accordance with College policy as it applies to Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International status. The admission policies of those programs will apply and decisions for admission will be made in consultation with the Selkirk International Department Head and the appropriate Chair and/or Dean.

c) Upon arrival at the College, students will be interviewed, tested and placed in the program according to their skills and needs. Progress through the various levels of the program will be determined by continued assessment of skills.

Additional Requirements

General

a) Applicants must submit a completed admission application form at least two months in advance and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts) to the admissions office, Selkirk College.

b) A current and valid student visa is required to study at Selkirk College

c) Medical coverage is required as per policy 8620 “The international student provides evidence of health insurance coverage at the time of admittance to Selkirk College and covering the period until the provincial Medical Services Plan or other plan becomes applicable”.

d) Fees must be paid in full for each semester in accordance with existing College procedure.

e) Applicants who apply late for the program will be given seats as available.

This program has no additional requirements.

Part-time Study

a) Federal Government policies require International students on a student visa to be enrolled full time. No part-time study options are available to International students on student visas.

b) Part-time studies are permitted for Canadian students in the English Language program.

Order of Selection

Applicants for the English Language Program will be processed in order of receipt of their completed applications and will be accepted in accordance with College policy as it applies to Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International status and as mentioned in (IA1) and (IA2).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Before an applicant’s file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:

a) Completed application form and international processing fee.

b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently a student).

c) Official transcripts of all post secondary education grades.

2. Applications for admissions will be received until program is full.

3. Applications will be processed by the International Admissions Officer in consultation with the Registrar and the Department Head and/or Chair as outlined in Section A above.

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.

PROMOTION

1. Promotion to the next level in each course requires a grade of “C” or better.

2. Students may bypass levels of the English Language Program by successful completion of the appropriate placement testing for that level.

GRADUATION

a) GRANTING OF CERTIFICATES

(i) Certificates will be granted at the end of the academic term.

(ii) These certificates will reflect enrollment dates and the level completed in the English Language Program. A grade of AC@ is necessary in individual courses to gain credit toward a certificate at any given level. Certificates may also recognize courses taken in other college programs.

Program Courses

Level 1 - Fundamental EASL

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours

Required Courses

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
EASL015	Fundamental Grammar	5.00	75
EASL016	Fundamental Writing	3.00	45
EASL017	Fundamental Reading	6.00	90
EASL018	Fundamental Communications	4.00	60

Level 2 - Lower Intermediate EASL

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours

Required Courses

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
EASL025	Intermediate Grammar - Verbs	5.00	75
EASL026	Intermediate Writing - Sentence Structures	4.00	60
EASL027	Intermediate Reading - Vocabulary and Meaning	6.00	90
EASL028	Intermediate Communications - Conversation Skills	4.00	60

Level 3 - Upper Intermediate EASL

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours

Required Courses

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
EASL035	Intermediate Grammar - Structures	5.00	75
EASL036	Intermediate Writing - Expressing Ideas	4.00	60
EASL037	Intermediate Reading - Current Ideas	6.00	90
EASL038	Intermediate Communications - Expressing Opinions	4.00	60

Level 4 - Lower Advanced EASL

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours

Required Courses

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
EASL045	Advanced Grammar - Complex Verbs	4.00	60
EASL046	Advanced Writng - Paragraphs / Essays	4.00	60
EASL047	Advanced Reading - Contemporary Reading	6.00	90
EASL048	Advanced Communications - Developing Discussions	4.00	60

Level 5 - Upper Advanced EASL

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours

Required Courses

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
EASL055	Advanced Grammar - Complex Structures	4.00	60
EASL056A	Advanced Writing: College Essays	4.00	60
EASL056C	Advanced Writing - Technical Writing	4.00	60
EASL057A	Advanced Reading - Academic Reading	3.00	45
EASL057B	Advanced Reading - World Literature	3.00	45
EASL057C	Advanced Reading - Media Reading	3.00	45
EASL058	Advanced Communications - Exploring Issues	4.00	60
	Or
TREC159	Advanced Business Communication	4.00	60

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

2 courses (6 credits) of the following courses: EASL 057A, EASL 057B, or EASL 057C
1 course (4 credits) of the following courses: EASL 056A or EASL 056C
1 course (4 credits) of the following courses: EASL 058 or TREC 159

Level 6 - College Bridge EASL

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours

Required Courses

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
EASL065	College Preparation - Grammar	2.00	30
EASL066	College Preparation - Research Writing	3.00	60
EASL067	College Preparation - College Bridge	4.00	60
EASL068	College Preparation - Community Outreach	4.00	60

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

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours

Additional course offerings

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
EASL091A	Music and Pronunciation	2.00	30
EASL091B	Art and Photography	2.00	30
EASL091C	Movies and Discussions	2.00	30
EASL091D	Movie Making	2.00	30
EASL092A	Volunteering Internship	2.00	30
EASL092B	Community Adventures	2.00	30
EASL092C	Canadian Studies	2.00	30
EASL092D	Leadership	2.00	30
EASL092E	Newspaper	2.00	30
EASL093A	Academic Preparation	2.00	30
EASL093B	Speaking Professionally	2.00	30
EASL093C	Tourism Communications	2.00	30
EASL093D	Teaching and Learning Languages	2.00	30
EASL094A	Global Cooking	2.00	30
EASL094B	International Recreation	2.00	30
EASL094C	Outdoor Recreation	2.00	30
EASL094D	Nature Studies	2.00	30
EASL095A	Partnership	2.00	30
EASL095B	Pronunciation	2.00	30
EASL095C	Debates and Dialogues	2.00	30
EASL095D	Global Discussions	2.00	30
EASL095E	Business Idioms	2.00	30
EASL097A-O	Academic Language Studies	2.00	30

Additional Program Policies

Effective Term: Fall, Winter, Spring

Effective Year: 20240801

Advanced Standing:

A. ADVANCE CREDIT (see Selkirk Admissions and Standards Policy 8610, Part I, Sections 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0)

A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof.

a) Advanced Placement see 8610 Part I, Section 4.0

b) Transfer Credit see 8610 Part I, Section 5.0.

c) Prior Learning Assessment see 8610 Part I, Section 6.0

Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students who apply for re-admission to the English Language Program, who are students in good standing, will be re-admitted in accordance with Part IA-D of the Selkirk International policies. Students in good standing are described as follows:

a) They have not been excluded from Selkirk College as a result of applying Selkirk College Policy B3002.1, Section 10.

b) They have met their financial obligations in accordance with College policies for Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International students.

2. Students who are not in good standing will not be re-admitted.

Assessment:

1. Grading

a) Grading will be based on the categories defined in Selkirk College Policy 8610 (Admissions and Standards), Part II, Section 3.0 and 4.0.

Grading Table: Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Frequency of Evaluation

a) Student performance will be evaluated as specified in course outlines.

2. Types of Evaluation

a) Evaluation will be based on stated course objectives and will normally include assignments, presentations, participation, as well as oral and written examinations. These will be specified in the course outline.

Attendance:

Attendance Responsibilites/Regulations

a) Attendance at all scheduled lectures, seminars, and other related learning activities is compulsory.

b) Students absent from any learning activity, for any reason, are responsible for making up the work they have missed.

c) Absence from learning activities could prevent the student from being able to meet the required objectives of the course.

d) Students absent for illness or compassionate reasons must contact the instructor previous to the class, in person, by phone, or in writing.

e) Students may be required to provide a letter from a doctor to verify claims of illness longer than two days.

f) See individual course outlines for any additional attendance requirements.

Assignments:

1. ASSIGNMENTS

a) Assignments must be handed in on the due date or the assignment mark may be penalized as stated on the course outline. Exceptions to due dates must be negotiated with the instructor involved 48 hours in advance of the due date.

b) Plagiarism refers to the presentation or submission of the work of another person, without citation or credit, as the student’s own work. Plagiarized work will be refused, and given a failing grade by the instructor.

c) A second incidence of plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the course.

2. EXAMINATIONS

a) Examinations will be scheduled in all courses as described in course outlines.

b) Students who must be absent from an examination due to special circumstances such as illness, accident or family emergency may apply for permission to write a rescheduled examination. Students who do not apply for such permission and who fail to write a scheduled examination will receive a mark of zero on the examination in question. Applications must be made directly to the instructor concerned. Supporting documentation may be requested.

c) Students guilty of dishonest practices during an examination shall be dismissed immediately and may face disciplinary action. Such practices include:

(i) Making use of any books, notes, or materials other than those authorized by the examiners.

(ii) Communicating with other students.

(iii) Showing written papers to other students.

d) Disciplinary action will result in a grade of zero for the examination. Further action may be recommended by the Department of Selkirk International if deemed appropriate.

e) Examination protocol includes the following:

(i) Eating will not be allowed in the examination room.

(ii) Students are expected to conduct themselves as quietly as possible in consideration of others.

(iii) Students are expected to be punctual.

3. Students wishing to appeal disciplinary action may do so by following the Student Appeals procedures specified by Selkirk College.

Professional Requirements:

STUDENT CONDUCT See Selkirk College Policy B3002, Student Code of Conduct: Rights and Responsibilities

1. Faculty and students will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.

2. Students are expected to be on time and prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be read by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.

3. The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.

Other regulations:

1. Exam Policy

a) Quizzes and exams must be written at the scheduled time. Exceptions will only be considered when the instructor has been supplied with satisfactory evidence of personal illness, disability, or extenuating circumstances, or prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.

b) No single evaluative event will count for 50% or more of the credit toward a course grade. Dates for taking missed exams will be determined by the instructor.

Plagiarism and Cheating: Definitions (8610 Admissions and Standards PART II, Section 15.0)

PROBATION 8610 Admissions and Standards (PART II, Section 14.0)

1. Purpose

The purpose of probation is to create an awareness of the seriousness of unsuitable student conduct and/or performance, as well as to reinforce that students have obligations above and beyond those specified in the course outlines.

2. Criteria for placement on academic probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory academic performance in the first two-thirds of the term under the following circumstances:

a) Failure to achieve a 2.0 GPA at the end of a semester.

b) A level of absenteeism from learning experiences which results in the student being unprepared for learning or compromising the learning of others.

3. Criteria for placement on behavioural probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory behaviour at any time during the term, if the student:

a) compromises the safety of others.

b) assaults or abuses others.

c) is destructive to property.

d) disrupts the learning opportunities of others.

e) behaves in threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members.

f) behaviour which brings Selkirk College into disrepute.

g) contravening program specific policies.

4. Criteria for removal from probation

a) Conditions for removal from probation will be specified in the written notification of probation.

b) Any student assigned probationary status must meet the following requirements:

(i) Achieve a GPA of 2.0 or better.

(ii) Any other academic or behavioural conditions specified by the Program.

5. Failure to meet conditions of probation

A student placed on probation who does not meet the requirements specified by the letter of probation may be required to withdraw.

6. Number of probationary periods.

7. Students will normally be allowed a maximum of two academic probationary periods.

B. REQUIRED EXCLUSION/DISMISSAL

1. Criteria

Exclusion or dismissal from courses and programs during the semester.

a) The Registrar may exclude from the College a student who has failed to complete the applicable registration requirements.

b) An instructor may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, etc., due to lateness, prior absences, inadequate preparation, failure to complete prerequisite assignments, or lack of participation in co-requisite courses.

c) An instructor, the Registrar or a Campus Administrator may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, etc., if the student compromises the safety of others, assaults or abuses others, is destructive to property, disrupts the learning opportunities of others or behaves in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members. The instructor shall report in writing to the Department Head or designate the circumstances giving rise to the exclusion. All others should report in writing the incident(s) to their appropriate supervisor.

d) An instructor or other employee may recommend to the Department Head that a student be completely excluded from a course/program if that student has missed instructional times, or failed to complete assigned work to such a degree that student could not compensate sufficiently to pass the course in the time available, or if the student has compromised the safety of others, assaults or abuses others, has been destructive to property, has disrupted the learning opportunities of others or has behaved in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards the instructor.

e) A student recommended for exclusion from a course/program will receive notification from and will be excluded by the Registrar on the written recommendation of the Department Head concerned. The student shall be notified of the appeal process by the Registrar.

f) A student may appeal exclusion/dismissal by following the appeals procedure specified by Selkirk College.

g) If in the opinion of the Registrar, the seriousness of the situation merits suspension or dismissal from the College, a recommendation will be forwarded to the President. The President shall act in accordance with the College and Institute Act. If the President suspends or dismisses the student from the College the student shall be advised of all rights under Policy B3007 Student Appeals Policy of the College.

h) A student excluded or dismissed under this section will receive a DNW on transcripts

C. APPEAL (see College Policy B3007)

Most disagreements should be resolved through informal discussion between the parties involved before beginning the appeal procedures. This would typically involve the Instructor and the School Chair or designate. For more details refer to College Policy B3007 which is available on the website.

Note: A student ombudsperson may be available to assist you in this process.