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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.

Prerequisites: EASL 045 with a grade of “C” or higher,
or equivalent.

EASL 056A - 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 and 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.

Prerequisites: EASL 046 with a grade of “C” or higher,
or equivalent.

EASL 056B - 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.

Prerequisites: EASL 046 with a grade of “C” or higher,
or equivalent.

EASL 057A - 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.

Prerequisites: EASL 047 with a grade of “C” or higher,
or equivalent.

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EASL 057B - 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.

Prerequisites: EASL 047 with a grade of “C” or higher,
or equivalent.

EASL 057C - 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.

Prerequisites: EASL 047 with a grade of “C” or higher,
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.

Prerequisites: EASL 048 with a grade of “C” or higher,
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.

Prerequisites: EASL 055 with a grade of “C”
or higher or equivalent skills.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
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EASL 066 - COLLEGE PREPARATION
- RESEARCH WRITING

Research Writing is an advanced writing course that
focuses on various forms of writing that can be found
in the academic and the work world. In addition to
formal academic research techniques, this course will
also explore practical technical writing skills needed
for clear, timely, concise and accurate communication.
The writer must focus on the purpose and audience
as well as the form, style and organization. In this
class, students will produce a variety of practical and
academic forms of writing, including correspondence,
summaries, instructions, proposals, reports etc.

Prerequisites: EASL 056A or EASL o56C with a grade
of “C” or higher, or equivalent.

EASL 067 - COLLEGE PREPARATION
- INTEGRATED STUDIES

Integrated Studies is an advanced course for
students who speak English as an additional language
which is designed to help students refine their overall
English language skills. It can be considered as an
entry level course into Selkirk College programs

in conjunction with completion of the Advanced
English Language program. The course includes
study and discussion of a variety of short stories and
articles and a novel. Students develop their ability

to comprehend and analyze lengthy complex texts,
identify and apply literary elements, including theme,
character, and setting, and respond to readings in
both written and oral form. The course includes a
focus on the writing of paragraphs and research
essays and the use of editing skills for improving
grammar. Active participation in discussions and
presentations is an important part of the course.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least 50% of
advanced English language program with a grade of
“C” or equivalent skills.

EASL 068 - COLLEGE PREPARATION
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Community Outreach is a course for English

language students who have completed Advanced
Communications. Students initiate, plan, and facilitate
community based projects which involve interaction
with native speakers in real life contexts. Students
work independently and in teams to prepare,
implement, and evaluate projects. Community
Outreach is designed to build leadership skills and
improve professional speaking, delivery and reporting
methods.

Prerequisites: EASL 058 or TREC 159 with a grade of
“C” or higher, or equivalent skills.

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