This course provides students with advanced grammar, the writing process, writing skills, academic paragraph, reading, and essay writing, as well as evaluating, analyzing and writing about literature.
Both ENGL 0861 and ENGL 0871 are required for completion of the ABE Advanced Level English.
Prerequisites
Composition 10 or equivalent, or department approval.
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.
- The Writing Process
- Cause and Effect Paragraph
- Compare/Contrast Essay
- Argument/Opinion Essay
- Literary Analysis: – Setting – Theme – Conflict – Plot – Character
- Grammar
- Writing skills
- Reading skills
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.
Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70943 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 70947 |
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71210 |
November 2, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 71214 |
November 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 71721 |
October 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 71725 |
October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71742 |
December 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41316 |
January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 41318 |
January 6, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 41396 |
February 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 41477 |
March 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 42681 |
February 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42682 |
April 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42683 |
March 1, 2027 to April 22, 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.