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ELSK 0620: ESL Reading and Writing 6
Effective date
May 2023
Department
ESL Pathways
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
The focus of ESL Reading and Writing 6 is on developing reading and writing communication skills in English. Classroom activities engage students in developing reading and writing strategies using community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Skills for Success (Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning), and intercultural skills. By the end of this course, students will be able to meet the Reading and Writing outcomes at the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6 level.
Note: Reading and Writing courses are closely aligned with ESL Listening and Speaking courses.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Prerequisites
ESL Reading and Writing 5; or LINC 5; or Assessment scores of CLB 5 Reading and CLB 5 Writing; or equivalent https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/ or Department approval.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the context, meaning, and mood of common social messages (such as emails)
- Follow instructions with 10 steps or more for everyday tasks with some visual clues, even when the steps are not listed in order
- Scan maps, calendars, directories and website menus to find and use 2-3 pieces of information
- Get key and detailed information from brochures, notices, flyers and form letters that contain advice or requests
- Retell or summarize descriptions and stories about familiar topics
- Compare facts and make choices from information in diagrams, tables, graphs, and website menus
- Access, locate and compare 2 or 3 pieces of information from on-line reference sources
- Write two paragraphs or more in formal or informal personal, social messages
- Take messages or notes with 7 to 8 details while listening to a video or audio recording
- Make an outline or summary after reading a page of information
- Write two paragraphs for business or a service to get something done
- Complete forms requiring 30 to 40 details of personal information
- Write at least 2 connected paragraphs to describe a person, object, routine or sequence of events
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 108
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
The instructor uses multiple strategies to achieve the learning outcomes including: ongoing needs analysis, group work, coaching, one-on-one consultations, using audio/computer labs, case studies, videos, lectures, demonstrations, etc.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Where "S" = minimum CLB 6 in both Reading and Writing
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Portfolio |
100 |
Range of assignments with rubrics and tools to formatively and summatively evaluate learning. |
Course topics
- Organizing Schedules (read about organizing principles, research goal setting, write an email)
- Budgeting (read about personal debt maps, create a budget)
- Using Financial Statements (read financial brochures, write an email request/invitation, send a thank-you email)
- Applying Information (use an online dictionary, take notes while listening, make a formal complaint, fill out a form)
- Participating in Public Issues (summarize an article, read trends on a major public issue, write an email stating your opinion)
- Writing & Reviewing Biographies (read a biography, research a notable person and write a biography)
- Reading Legal Documents (take notes, use online reference tools)
- Designing Organizational Charts (read a congratulations email, describe organizational positions, create an organizational chart)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.