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: FASL o47 with a grade of “C” or better,
or equivalent.

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.

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

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

78 ~~ Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2018-19

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: FASL 055 Grammar with a grade of “C”
or higher or equivalent skills.

EASL 066 - COLLEGE PREPARATION
- RESEARCH WRITING

EASL 066: College Preparation: 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.

Pre-requisites: FASL 056A or FASL 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.

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

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

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 discus
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.

selkirk.ca/programs