ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) selkirk.ca/abe

CPST 62/63 - COMPUTER STUDIES — PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Computer Studies is intended to build communication, multimedia and internet skills. Students will search for information, select for relevance, and then publish this information using desktop publishing and WEB page authoring. Graphical design principles are emphasized throughout this course. Multimedia publishing involving video capture and streaming audio/video are also included. Selected topics of interest to students can include advanced spreadsheets, database, networking, and online technologies.

Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for post-secondary studies in multimedia. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

Equivalent Courses: Computer Studies 62/63 is equivalent to Computer Studies 12.

Pre-requisites: CPST 52/53 or equivalent skill level.

EDCP 02 - COLLEGE SUCCESS FUNDAMENTAL

This course helps students to succeed by developing a set of core skills to help them meet their personal, career, and educational goals. Topics covered include: communication, career exploration, study skills, time & stress management, interpersonal/personal skills, living skills, job preparation, educational planning, diversity and critical thinking.

New students meet with an instructor at a campus near them to discuss their goals. Call for an appointment in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail.

EDCP 50 —- COLLEGE SUCCESS - ADVANCED LEVEL

This course helps students to succeed by developing a set of core skills to help them meet their personal, career, and educational goals. Topics covered include communication, career exploration, educational planning, study skills, time & stress management, interpersonal/personal skills, job preparation, living skills, diversity and critical thinking.

Available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

EDCP 60 - EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING — PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Education and Career Planning is intended to enhance skills for further education and employment. Topics include communication, career exploration, study skills, time and stress management, job

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preparation, educational planning, diversity and critical thinking. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

Pre-requisites: EDCP 50 or equivalent skill level.

EDSS 60 - STUDENT SUCCESS — PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Student Success is intended to develop the learning skills, study strategies and self-awareness necessary for students to experience success as learners. Topics covered include challenges and advantages of learning as an adult; learning styles and associated study skills; test taking, time management, research, and technology skills; as well as communication

and access to support and resources. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

ENGL 10 — ENGLISH — INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

This course helps students build core language

skills in thinking, oral communication, reading,

and writing. Students develop critical and creative thinking skills by analyzing various media, and they improve reading, research, and reference skills to better understand what they read. Students build speaking and listening skills through discussions and presentations. Students learn to use the steps of the writing process to write paragraphs, reports, letters, and essays, including descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces, with correct grammar, interesting vocabulary, and strong theme. Upon completion of English 10, students are ready to enter either English 50 — Advanced level or English 66 — Provincial level.

Available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

ENGL 52/53 - ENGLISH — ADVANCED LEVEL

This course is for adults to improve critical thinking, research, speaking, and writing skills to succeed in academic and technical programs. This course defines and uses the writing process to build effective communications such as essays, summaries, letters, reports, and reviews. Speaking and listening skills are developed through presentations.

Available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

Equivalent Courses: English 52/53 is equivalent to English 11

Pre-requisites: English 10 or equivalent skill level.

ENGL 62/63 - ENGLISH - PROVINCIAL LEVEL

This course uses the study of Canadian literature to develop academic English reading, writing, research, critical thinking and communications skills. Various works of short fiction, poetry, plays and a novel are explored through discussion and analysis, while academic essay skills are developed throughout the course.

Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for academic post-secondary studies. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

English 62/63 is equivalent to English 051, and each is equivalent to English 12.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 52/53 or equivalent skills.

ENGL 65 — ENGLISH: BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION — PROVINCIAL LEVEL

This course focusses on students’ writing skills to help them succeed in academic or technical programs or to help prepare them for the workplace. Because of the emphasis on workplace communications, research, and report writing, it is often recommended for students entering technical career fields. This course concentrates on reading, evaluating, and writing a variety of business and technical documents and includes a grammar review essential for successful business writing.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma; however, students should confirm its acceptability as a pre-requisite for post-secondary studies.

This course may be available in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail. To register, call the centre nearest you to meet with an ABE instructor.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 52/53 or equivalent skills.

ENGL 66/67 - ESSENTIAL ENGLISH — PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Essential English develops practical skills in reading, writing and communicating. These skills will enable students to perform the tasks required by their occupation and other aspects of daily life. It meets the English pre-requisite (Advanced English 50).

Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for entry to Selkirk College’s Health Care Aide program. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma, but it is not recommended for entry into most post-secondary education programs.

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