This course continues the writing and reading skills developed in English 0861. Students learn proper reading and research techniques. They also learn to analyse, evaluate, summarize, and research material that may include documentary films, literature and non-fiction works. Students write a research report and present the report.
Both ENGL 0861 and ENGL 0871 are required for completion of the ABE Advanced Level English.
Course code: ENGL 0871
Credits: 4.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
English 0861 or equivalent, or department approval.
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Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
| 60697 | May 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre |
| 60782 | June 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre |
| 70606 | September 1, 2025
to December 31, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre |
| 70692 | October 1, 2025
to December 31, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre |
| 70794 | November 1, 2025
to December 31, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre |
Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
| 60699 | May 1, 2025
to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 60784 | June 1, 2025
to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 60847 | July 1, 2025
to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 62153 | August 1, 2025
to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
| 70602 | September 2, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 70688 | October 1, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 70790 | November 3, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 73078 | December 1, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
Additional Information
- Reading Skills:
- Reading about and researching topics or issues
- Choosing a research topic and finding 3 articles or sources that support the topic
- Evaluating the validity of research and writing
- Evaluating sources
- Summarizing source content - Viewing and analyzing documentary films
- Reading, analyzing, researching and writing about a variety of sources such as literature and/or non-fiction works.
- Writing a Research Report including APA formatting
- Presenting a Research Report
- Grammar
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
* The amount shown is the approximate cost of tuition (for courses with tuition) or fees (for courses that do not have tuition).
Tuition and 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.
