Students will learn strategies to become more effective writers in English at an advanced level (CLB 7-9). Students can expect to practice their writing in a less intensive, low-stakes atmosphere. Key components include essay structure and coherence, self-analysis of writing, paraphrasing & summarizing, and writing techniques. Focus A and Focus B can be taken in any order.
Prerequisites
CLB 6 or equivalent; or department approval.
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
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to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Narrative and comparison/contrast essays Social and informal emails Basic essay structure Complex sentence structures to create coherence in narrative and comparison/contrast writing Process writing techniques – brainstorming, outlining, drafting, peer editing and revision Paraphrasing and summarizing techniques Vocabulary development strategies, such as collocation use and word forms Understanding and incorporating feedback on writing Academic integrity in different environments in an increasingly digitized world
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41013 |
January 30, 2027 to March 20, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.