The focus of ESL Reading & Writing 8 is on developing reading and writing communication skills in English and improving the following Essential Skills: Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning. Classroom activities engage students in developing reading and writing strategies using community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Essential Skills and intercultural skills through activities such as: reading a textbook, translating scientific writing for laypeople, planning your lifelong learning, using technical manuals and completing forms, notetaking, and organizing a promotional event. By the end of this course, students will be able to meet the Reading and Writing outcomes at CLB 8 in the Canadian Language Benchmarks. Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Listening & Speaking 8.
Assessing Interests (Meyers-Briggs type indicator, on-line job search, on-line professional profile forms, e-mail case study)
Planning Lifelong Learning (composite learning index, exploring your career path, lifelong learning plan)
Note-taking from Lectures (U.S. higher education, note-taking from an introductory lecture, how to write an essay outline, plagiarism, expository essay)
Reading Textbooks (summarizing from an academic text) 5.) Developing Scientific Literacy (compare/contrast essay)
Using Technical Manuals and Forms (introduction to WHMIS, MSDS forms, filing a workplace injury claim, writing a persuasive business letter)
Summarizing & Critiquing (persuasive essay)
Organizing Events (effective leadership, event planning, writing a promotional e-mail)
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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