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EASL 091A - MUSIC AND PRONUNCIATION

Music and Pronunciation is a multi-level interactive
seminar in which students use songs of their
choice to identify and practice features of English
pronunciation. Students gain fluency, improve
intonation and rhythm and increase their ability to
produce difficult sounds. In addition, there is the
opportunity to expand vocabulary through the many
idioms and collocations used in popular songs.

EASL 091B - ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Art and Photography is a multi-level communications
seminar designed to use various forms of art and
photography to expand student’s English language
skills. Using various creative media, students will
produce their own art work. Additionally, students will
visit local galleries, studios and artisans to discuss
and share ideas.

EASL O91C - MOVIES AND DISCUSSIONS

Movies and Discussions is an interactive
communicative seminar which offers students an
opportunity to watch international movies chosen
by the class. Students practice their speaking and
listening skills and increase their vocabulary while
introducing, watching, and discussing movies. They
also have a chance to write about and share their
ideas and opinions.

EASL 091D - THEATRE

Theatre is an interactive communicative seminar

for students who are interested in improving their
English while working with other students in role
plays, theatre games, and performances. This
seminar helps students to improve pronunciation and
non-verbal communication skills and gain confidence
working in a team and speaking in public.

EASL 092A - VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP

Volunteer Internship is an advanced interactive
communicative seminar where students can
volunteer once a week at a business, service or
organization in Castlegar. This experience gives
students an opportunity to learn more about the
community and use their English in a real setting.

EASL 092B - COMMUNITY ADVENTURES

Community Adventures is an interactive
communicative seminar to help students develop
their speaking and listening skills while visiting a
variety of cultural, educational and service settings
in the local community. Assignments and projects are
based on field experiences.

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EASL 092C - CANADIAN STUDIES

Canadian Studies is a multi-level interactive
communicative seminar for students who are
interested in learning more about Canada. Students
study such topics as the geography, history, culture
and politics of Canada. Students are able to learn
more about Canada in relation to their home country
and culture.

EASL 092D - LEADERSHIP

Leadership is an advanced interactive communicative
seminar which offers opportunities for students

to learn about and practice leadership skills both
individually and as a group. The class works together
to discuss, plan and do projects of their choice.
Students gain real experience organizing and working
as a multicultural team and learn valuable skills for
future work situations.

EASL 092E - NEWSPAPER

Newspaper is an advanced interactive communicative
seminar which offers an opportunity for students to
create and produce a student newspaper/magazine
for the term. Students interview people in the college
and the community, write and edit articles, collect
information about student events, take pictures,
design art work, and coordinate the publication of the
newspaper. This seminar helps students improve their
speaking, listening, writing and computer skills as
well as learn to work as a team.

EASL 093A - ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Academic Preparation is an advanced
communications seminar for students who are
planning to continue their studies in English and want
to improve their academic study skills. Students will
work towards improving their listening, note-taking
and discussion skills, using authentic English and
topics of interest.

EASL 093B - SPEAKING PROFESSIONALLY

Speaking Professionally is an advanced interactive
communicative seminar which provides opportunities
for students enrolled in the Advanced English
Language Program to practice professional public
speaking skills. The course helps students build
confidence in developing and presenting ideas
publicly, in responding to questions and comments,
and in developing clarity of speech.

EASL 093C - TEACHING AND
LEARNING LANGUAGES

Teaching and Learning Languages is an advanced
interactive communicative seminar which introduces
students to teaching and learning useful words and
expressions in different languages, as determined by
members of the class. Students have the opportunity
to develop lessons and teach their own language to

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the class as well as learn to communicate in other
languages. Students learn and share various methods
and strategies for language teaching and learning

as well as learn about the languages and cultures of
other students.

EASL 093D - INDEPENDENT
PROJECTS AND STUDY SKILLS

Independent Projects is an advanced interactive
(communicative) seminar that provides opportunities
for students to design and create their own projects
and study opportunities based on their personal
interests. Students refine their language skills
through individual interviews, project planning and
facilitating and team work.

EASL 094A - GLOBAL COOKING

Global Cooking is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar that provides students
with opportunities to make and eat food from many
different cultures. The students in the class teach
other students how to make a favourite dish from
their culture. All the students cook and eat together
and learn the necessary vocabulary and language
skills to share their pleasure in international foods.
Students also develop an awareness of other
cultures’ customs and learn some practical cooking
skills.

EASL 094B - INTERNATIONAL RECREATION

International Recreation is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar that provides students with
the opportunity to increase communicative skills as
they learn and teach both the rules and the methods
of various recreational activities. Students are
expected to learn about different sports and also
share sports and recreational activities popular in
their cultures.

EASL 094C - OUTDOOR RECREATION

Outdoor Recreation is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar aimed at giving students
opportunities to develop their speaking and listening
skills as they receive instruction in, discuss, and
enjoy outdoor activities popular in the Kootenay area.
Activities may include, but are not limited to canoeing,
hiking, golfing and various winter sports, depending
on the season.

EASL 094D - NATURE STUDIES

Nature Studies is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar which teaches students
about the natural environment and culture of the
Castlegar area. Students study topics such as
animals, plants, geography and history. Students
learn in the classroom, but also have opportunities to
go on outdoor field trips.

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