This course, integrated with ENGL 1101, addresses the needs of non-native speakers of English who require specific help in order to meet course expectations. Students are given various proofreading and editing exercises, as well as paraphrasing and summarizing exercises. They will be introduced to effective techniques of quotation. Through multiple-draft writing assignments, they will learn the principles of effective revision.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 with a 'C+' , or equivalent, or active registration with the BCCNM.
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.
- Faulty parallelism
- Misplaced and dangling modifiers
- Unnecessary passive verbs
- Sexist language
- Inaccurate idiomatic prepositions and phrasal verbs
- Faulty coordination and subordination
- Wordiness
- Vague or inaccurate vocabulary
- Faulty logic
- Inaccurate word choice in a paraphrase or summary
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71476 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | 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.
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.