EASL 066 — COLLEGE PREPARATION
— RESEARCH WRITING

This 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.

Pre-requisites: FASL 056A or EASL o56C with a grade of
"C" or better, 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.

Pre-requisites: 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.

Pre-requisites: FASL 058 or TREC 159 with a grade of “C”
or higher, or equivalent skills.

selkirk.ca/programs

EASL 091 - 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 091 - 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 discus
and share ideas.

EASL 091 - 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 091 - 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 092 - 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 092 - 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.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
selkirk.ca/program/english-language-program

EASL 092 - 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 092 - 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 092 - 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 093 - 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 093 - 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 093 - 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 the members of the class. Students have the
opportunity to develop lessons and teach their

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