ESK 02 Fundamental English Level 2 is for students who are ready to build on their existing skills to start reading simple passages and writing complete sentences. This course is designed to foster learners - basic English abilities and to help students gain the skills to cope well in personal, work and educational situations. Throughout the six levels of Fundamental English, students will improve their reading and writing skills. Students begin at the level that is right for them. Upon completion of Fundamental English Level 6, students are ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level English course.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 8.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Read and follow directions written in simple sentences using two formats
- Read 5-7 sentence paragraphs containing familiar topics and vocabulary, and supported with visual clues
- Write 5 complete simple sentences
- Write two messages of 1-3 sentences
Teaching and Learning Approach
Academic Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon students’ life, education, and cultural experiences to
develop subject-specific knowledge, awareness, practical skills, and study skills. The learning outcomes listed in
this outline form the foundation of the course, and how thoroughly a student meets these outcomes determines
their success. Course content integrates problem solving and critical thinking, while developing effective
communication skills for the discipline and level. This course further enables students to meet the program
outcomes for Academic Upgrading.Learning Resources
Ivits, S. (2017). BC reads: Adult literacy fundamental English – course pack 1. Retrieved from
http://open.bccampus.ca
Ivits, S. (2017). BC reads: Adult literacy fundamental English – reader 1. Retrieved from http://open.bccampus.caDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Goal Setting
2. Spelling: E – ee/ea Using end punctuation
3. tba
4. Spelling: blends Writing: sentences about dreams
5. Spelling: Long vowels – O – oa/ow/o_e Capitalization Writing: paragraph about family
6. tba
7. Spelling: ch/sh/th Writing: paragraph about childhood
8. Spelling: I – ei/igh/i_e Writing: paragraph about teen years
9. tba
10. Spelling: word endings –ing/-ed Using words from a question answer Writing: paragraph about young adult years
11. tba
12. Spelling: R-controlled vowels or/ar/er Expressing a complete thought Writing: paragraph about not fitting in
13. tba
14. Spelling: A – ai/ay/a_e Writing: paragraph about what you wish to be remembered for
15. Review Celebration of LearningAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Satisfactory completion of course activities and assignments | | Pass/Fail |
| Total | Pass/Fail |
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.