This course provides students with reading (reading critically, arguing for and against opinions, discussion of different materials), writing (brainstorming techniques, paragraph forms, grammatical consistency) and essential skills and strategies for learning (stress and time management, inferential thinking skills, recognition of conversational and formal language). This course is approximately equivalent to a Grade 8 - 8.5 level.
Students must have departmental approval to register for the course.
Prerequisites
Department approval required.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- As adult literacy methodology emphasizes the authentic experience of learners, skills are taught through an integrated approach in which content and topics are relevant to adult learners and decided upon by instructors in consultation with students. The nature of the skills taught at this level determine sequence. While Social Studies and Science are not delineated as discrete content areas, an integrated approach will incorporate such content. An integrated approach also assists learners to acquire a better understanding of themselves, their communities and their participation in Canadian society by using real- life materials, activities and experiences in their studies, which students then can apply in their daily lives. Students personal literacy goals should be reflected in the design of any ALF program.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70920 |
September 1, 2026 to November 28, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | 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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41294 |
January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
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.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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.