ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
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EASL 045 - ADVANCED GRAMMAR
— COMPLEX VERBS

This course is an advanced academic course which
is intended to help students, who speak English

as an additional language, develop accuracy and
gain fluency in the use of verb tenses and related
structures such as modals and passives.

Pre-requisites: FASL 035 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 046 - ADVANCED WRITING
- PARAGRAPHS / ESSAYS

This course is an academic course in writing

for students who speak English as an additional
language. This course includes a focus on
advanced elements of effective paragraph writing,
an introduction to essay formats in a variety of
rhetorical styles, and an introduction to research
and paraphrasing. Students use the writing process
to develop their academic writing skills and keep a
personal journal to develop fluency and to generate
reflective ideas. The course consists of a weekly
lecture and an interactive writing workshop with the
instructor in the computer lab.

Pre-requisites: FASL 036 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 047 - ADVANCED READING
— CONTEMPORARY READING

This course is an advanced academic course which is
intended to help students read, analyse and discuss
selected modified and authentic contemporary
articles from the textbook and a variety of other
sources. The course focuses on learning and applying
reading strategies such as using context, headings,
and format to determine main ideas. Students
practice active reading to make meaning and to
understand and respond to ideas. Students are
expected to use a unilingual English dictionary and
use the college library for independent reading.

Pre-requisites: FASL 037 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 048 - ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS
— DEVELOPING DISCUSSIONS

This course develops advanced spoken language
skills for students to use in discussions of various
topics inside and outside the classroom. Students
express their own ideas and opinions and contribute
actively to informal discussions and formal
presentations. Students develop their awareness of
varieties of spoken language according to purpose,
topic and audience, their understanding of concrete
and abstract words and phrases, and their use of
appropriate sound, rhythm and stress patterns.
Listening and note taking skills are developed through
presentations, discussions, and media resources.

Pre-requisites: FASL 038 with a “C” or better, or
equivalent.

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EASL 055 - ADVANCED GRAMMAR
— COMPLEX STRUCTURES

This course is an advanced academic course which is
intended to help students develop accuracy and gain
fluency in the use of complex grammatical structures
including noun clauses, adjective clauses, adverb
clauses, conjunctions and connections, gerunds and
infinitives.

Pre-requisites: EASL 045 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 056 - ADVANCED WRITING
— COLLEGE ESSAYS

This course is an advanced academic course in
writing for students who speak English as an
additional language. The course focuses on using the
writing process for planning, writing, and revising to
produce well-developed multi-paragraph academic
essays, including comparison / contrast and
argumentative research. Attention is given to the use
of accurate and effective research techniques. The
course consists of a weekly lecture and an interactive
writing workshop with the instructor in the computer
lab.

Pre-requisites: FASL 046 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 056 - ADVANCED WRITING
— TECHNICAL WRITING

This course is an advanced writing course for
students who speak English as an additional
language. This course focuses on business and
non-essay writing styles. Students learn to write
reports, summaries, reviews, newspaper articles

and formal written communications. Students use
research skills and develop necessary critical skills to
edit and review their own writing.

Pre-requisites: EASL o46 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 057 - ADVANCED READING
- ACADEMIC READING

Academic Reading is an advanced course which
includes study and discussion of a variety of modified
and authentic academic reading selections taken
from the textbook and other sources. The course
focuses on the development of vocabulary and
specific reading strategies, including making notes
and summarizing information, as well as on the
understanding and analysis of texts on academic and
social topics. Students develop their ability to read
critically and discuss academic texts and to use a
unilingual English dictionary.

Pre-requisites: EASL o47 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 057 - ADVANCED READING
— WORLD LITERATURE

World Literature is a required advanced academic
reading course which includes study and discussion
of a variety of short stories, poems, and essays

of moderate length written by Canadian and
international authors. The course focuses on the
understanding of the meaning of texts in the context
of a global society. Students learn to recognize major
themes in literature and comprehend and apply
basic literary terms. Students develop their ability
to respond reflectively to literature in both oral and
written form.

Pre-requisites: EASL 047 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 057 - ADVANCED READING
— MEDIA READING

Media Reading is an advanced academic reading
course which includes study and discussion of a
variety of reading selections of moderate length
taken from current media sources, including print
newspapers and magazines as well as articles from
the internet. The course focuses on the development
of vocabulary and specific reading strategies that
can be used in understanding and critiquing texts on
topics of contemporary social and cultural interest.
Students develop their ability to read critically and
respond to media reports on current issues.

Pre-requisites: EASL 047 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 058 - ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS
— EXPLORING ISSUES

This course focuses on advanced speaking and
listening skills. Students use complex grammar,
vocabulary and advanced communication strategies
to explore relevant issues in a variety of academic,
social and cultural situations. Accuracy, fluency,
comprehension and quantity of speech are reinforced
through conversation, dialogue, debate, role play,
listening practice, and other communicative tasks.
Students take notes from oral academic discourse
including lectures and presentations.

Pre-requisites: EASL 048 with a “C” or better, or
equivalent.

EASL 065 — COLLEGE
PREPARATION — GRAMMAR

This course is for advanced English language learners
who wish more in-depth grammar focus. Students
identify weaknesses in their writing and grammar,
and refine their skills through self and peer editing,
discussion and practice. There is a focus on common
sentence problem areas such as fragments, splices,
run-ons and misplaced and dangling modifiers, as
well as paragraph and essay development.

Pre-requisites: EASL 055 Grammar with a grade of “C” or
higher or equivalent skills.

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