This course helps students improve their grammar and editing skills in order to be successful in Provincial English 12. The course helps students to identify and correct simple sentence errors, run on sentence errors and fragment sentence errors. The students learn to use sentence combining techniques to make more complex sentences through the introduction of subordination and coordination. Students also learn how to identify and correct verb tense errors, subject verb agreement errors, punctuation errors and a number of other grammar errors. The focus on writing fluency includes the introduction of transition words, ways to improve word choice, and ways to reduce wordiness. The course also covers some common EAL errors.
Prerequisites
English 10 or departmental assessment.
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.
- Simple and complex sentences: combining sentences Sentence errors such as run on sentences and fragment sentences Modifier errors Relative pronouns Subject verb agreement Pronoun form Punctuation Plural problems Prepositions Articles Word choice and wordiness Academic language Writing fluency, sentence variety and transition words
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70893 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 71107 |
October 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 71198 |
November 2, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 71257 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41271 |
January 6, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42712 |
February 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42713 |
March 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42714 |
April 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.